Age: Campers must be entering grades 1, 2, 3, or 4
Ratio: At least 1 staff member for every 3 campers
Schedule: 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday
About the Ospreys
Rooted in Earthplace’s long history of inclusive programming, this group welcomes both neurodivergent and neurotypical rising first through fourth graders to learn, explore, and grow together in a supportive, nature-based environment. Each week features a unique theme that guides hands-on learning and discovery, with activities that may include up-close animal encounters, collaborative group games, creative art projects, and engaging, hands-on materials that spark curiosity and exploration.
Campers will enjoy the outdoor adventures Earthplace is known for – hiking, wildlife exploration, and environmental discovery – while also benefiting from additional structure, smaller group support, and increased time for guided indoor play and sensory-friendly activities. A typical day looks a bit different from traditional camp, blending nature-based experiences with predictable routines and structured programming to help every child feel comfortable and successful.
The group is supported by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), a certified Special Educator, and specially trained counselors who provide individualized strategies, social and emotional support, and accommodations tailored to each camper’s needs.
This program may be an especially good fit for children with IEPs, ISPs, 504 plans, or other school-based accommodations who do not qualify for Extended School Year services but would benefit from a more supportive camp setting.
Is your child a good fit for the ICG program?
If you believe your child’s support needs would make them a good fit for the ICG, please reach out to [email protected] with the following:
- A completed Earthplace Summer Camp ICG Intake Form – available at earthplace.org/summer-camp/icg/
- Your child’s most recent IEP, ISP, 504 plan, or similar
- Your child’s most recent Behavior Support Plans (if applicable)
Important Info
Session Themes
Just Beachy (June 29 - July 2)*
Let’s bring the beach to Earthplace! Campers will spend this session immersed in all things coastal, exploring maritime touch tanks, playing ocean-inspired games like “Sharks and Minnows,” and meeting beachy Earthplace Animal Ambassadors such as Lotus the Diamondback Terrapin and Eric Carle the Hermit Crab!
Cost: $450
*Prorated four-day week. Closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day.
Up All Night (July 6 - July 10)
They may sleep all day, but they’re up all night! Campers will spend this session learning about the flip-flopped day-and-night habits of the nocturnal creatures that share our environment, playing games like “Lights Out,” and meeting nocturnal Earthplace Animal Ambassadors, such as Freckle the Eastern Screech Owl and Bramble the Hedgehog!
Cost: $550
Cool Climbers (July 13 - July 17)
Up, and up, and up! Campers will spend this session developing and showing off their own climbing skills at favorite Earthplace locations like Big Rock and the Climbing Trees, and meeting Earthplace Animal Ambassadors such as Moss the Grey Tree Frog and Opal the Chinchilla!
Cost: $550
Flying Friends (July 20 - July 24)
And away they go! Campers will spend this session visiting the Bird Blind and Meadowgrass Trail to search for winged creatures great and small, flying through games such as “Bees and Butterflies,” and meeting Earthplace Animal Ambassadors such as Pecans the Pigeon and Belfry the Brown Bat!
Cost: $550
Super Swimmers (July 27 - July 31)
Dive on in! Campers will spend this session exploring the Stony Brook Stream & Frog Pond, cooling off with frequent water play, and meeting Earthplace Animal Ambassadors like Flotsam the Water Snake and Pablo the Painted Turtle!
Cost: $550
