KidSummer 2026 Natural History Day Programs
Adventures in Nature & Science
June 29th - August 14th
Weekly, the student will study insects, mammals, pollinators, water, weather, feathers, reptiles, and marine life. All students must be within the required age range of the group on the first day of the session they are registered for.
Weekly Sessions:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Week #1: June 29-July 3
Week #2: July 6-10
Week #3: July 13-17
Week #4 : July 20-24
Week #5: July 27-31
Week #6: August 3-7
Week #7 : August 10-14
Rates & Programs:
Ages 4-12
Members (Active 4-Person and above) $500 per child, per week.
Non-Members $600 per child, per week
Ages 13-15 (Junior Naturalists):
Members (Active 4-Person and above) $325 per child, per week
Non-Members $375 per child, per week
Wilderness Wanderers: Age 4
Explore the wonders of nature! Designed to encourage discovery, cultivate questions & nurture group cooperation. Games, crafts, adventures outdoors and inside the Museum make up the day.
Limited to 12 students per week.
Nature Sleuths: Age 5
Earn your badge! Nature Sleuths uncover the mysteries of Cape Cod’s natural world. Interactive STEAM activities, an introduction to biomimicry, hikes, creative crafts and science experiments make up the interactive day.
Limited to 12 students per week.
Nature Navigators: Age 6
Grab your compass! Explore, discover and learn using the outdoors and the Museum as the backdrop. Activities include hikes, games, art, science experiments and surprise adventures.
Limited to 12 students per week.
Tide Trekkers: Age 7
Become an explorer! Traverse the variety of ecosystems offered on Cape Cod. Learn about our natural history, exploring the trails, playing games, creating science-based investigations and experiments. Group collaborations, arts, crafts and Museum exhibits complete the day.
Limited to 12 students per week.
Terra Nova: Ages 8-9
Discover the Earth! Using landforms around the Museum, develop an understanding and appreciation for nature as a pathway to science and invention. Biodiversity, tide behaviors, biomimicry and animal habitats are investigated with hikes, games, experiments and projects.
Limited to 12 students per week.
Eco Innovators: Ages 10-12
Join the Extreme Team! Expand your knowledge of nature and science using investigation, experiments, cooperative projects, trail explorations, and other current science related activities. Weekly visits from a nature or science specialist.
Limited to 12 students per week.
Junior Naturalists: Ages 13 - 15
This program is part classroom and part practicum experience for middle school students, which counts as volunteer hours for school/community requirements. Students get to go behind the scenes, help visitors, and use the Museum and grounds as a living classroom. Student activities include: guest services, hiking, teaching, and special Museum event duties.
Limited to 8 students per week.
Junior Naturalist hours are 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. They earn up to 20 hours of community service per week.
KidSummer Art I: Ages 5-7
Learn how art can be inspired by nature while exploring both outdoors and inside. Students work in a fun environment to open their minds to creativity and the world around them while strengthening their skills.
Limited to 8 students per week.
KidSummer Art II: Ages8-12
Experiment with more advanced projects and materials. Learn new art forms such as charcoal or oil pastels. Students develop an understanding on how to look at a piece of nature outside and learn to replicate itthrough art.
Limited to 8 students per week.
Questions? Email Barbara Knoss: bknoss@ccmnh.org
Fee & Refund Policy:
- Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
- $50 of each tuition is a non-refundable administrative fee.
- 50% will be refunded if cancellation is made at least 5 days prior to the start of the session.
- Sessions are not pro-rated for missed days.
- Complete refunds will be made if a program is cancelled for insufficient registration.