Summer Registration Information and FAQs

Below are frequently asked questions about registration for Wild Earth’s Summer Camp.

For our current Summer Camp dates, rates, and camp specific information, please visit our Summer Camp Home Page.

Each year, our community grows and it takes time to process all of the interest for summer camp. Thank you for your attention to all the important details listed below. We look forward to another great year of summer camp!

+ How Many Sessions Can I Register For?

2-Week Screech Owl Camp (Ages 4-7)
Please limit registration to one 2-week session per camper.
Ages 5-7 can also register for 1-Week Art Camp.

2-Week Kestrel Camp (Ages 7-10)
Participants are invited to sign up for both 2 week sessions.

2-Week Raven Camp (Ages 10-13)
Participants are encouraged to sign up for both 2 week sessions.

4-Week Red Tailed Hawk Leadership Camp (Ages 13-18)
13 year old campers can also sign up for our 1-Week Art Camp.

1-Week Art Camp (Ages 5-13)
You can sign up for other camp sessions and Art Camp.

+ Does Wild Earth Provide Busing To Summer Camp?

Yes! Wild Earth provides busing from one location in Kingston and another in New Paltz for an additional fee per session. You must opt into busing during registration. We will be updating this section with more information as plans continue to develop. (Last updated: 12/20/2024)

Our drop off and pick up times as well as bus stop locations will be confirmed prior to camp.

Approximate drop off and pick up times below:
New Paltz
Drop Off: 8:45 am
Pick Up: 3:15 pm

Kingston
Drop Off: 8:15 am
Pick Up: 3:45 pm

Busing spots are first come, first serve and may be limited.

If you already registered and need to opt into busing afterward, please email hello@wildearth.org or call the office at (845) 256-9830 to inquire about availability.

+ Do You Provide Sibling Discounts?

Additional members of the same household registering for any of our summer camps will receive a 10% discount off the regular program fee.

In order to receive this discount siblings must be registered at the same time.

+ What If Camp Is Waitlisted?

Our camps can start waitlisting as early as February. Don’t despair!
We do our best to get everyone a spot at camp.

What to do if the camp you wish to sign up for is waitlisted:
– Please sign up for your correct pricing tier. (Calculate your tier here.)
– Once signed up for the waitlist, you will receive a waitlist confirmation email.
– This will secure your spot on the waitlist for your camp.
– You will hear about your waitlist status within 1-2 weeks from our admin team.
– We will have periodic waitlist check points when we review the waitlist, and enroll more participants if possible.
– Look for emails before or by: February 15th, March 1st, March 15th, April 1st

+ What If I Need To Cancel?

Wild Earth cancellation policies recognize our investment in our valued staff, program design and planning, and the purchase of equipment and supplies before your program begins. Short-notice cancellations often prevent families on the waiting list from being able to enroll, as they often have made other plans. In all, we cannot and do not recover our compensation and other expenses when you cancel.

Canceling registration in any program will forfeit the deposit for that program and cannot be applied to another balance due.

If you must cancel, please provide at least 30 days notice. Cancellations 30 days or more before the first day a program begins will receive a full refund less the non-refundable deposit.

Cancellations from 14 days to 30 days prior to a program receive 50% program credit (non-transferable and valid for one year), 50% balance forfeited.

Cancellations less than 14 days prior to a program begins will receive no credit and no refund.

Once a program begins, you are responsible for paying your remaining balance regardless of changes to your enrollment or attendance.

Our instructors design programming, gather materials, and commit themselves based on enrollment. Wild Earth commits to compensating our instructors and staff well before the program begins and enrollment is final. By following through on your financial commitment, you are supporting the work we do and valuing the time and labor of our staff in making our high-quality programming possible.

Health and Safety Cancellation Policy

Please see our health and safety page for the most updated information about health & safety protocols and cancellations.

+ My Camper’s Age Borders The Age Limits For Two Different Camps. How Do I Choose?

Your camper must be of age to join a camp before the start of the session. Please know that the experience will be a bit more rugged and adventurous for older-aged camps than for our younger-aged camps.

You know your camper best! So, ask yourself, will my camper do best as one of the oldest in the camp or one of the youngest? Which camp are their friends attending?

It is best to decide before you register as certain camps enroll quickly.

If you want to speak with someone at Wild Earth about this decision, please call us well in advance of registration opening in the beginning of February. Our staff can be reached at (845) 256-9830 or at hello@wildearth.org.

+ What If I Want My Camper To Be With A Friend?

There is a section on the registration form to indicate a Friend Grouping Request. We will do our best to accommodate all requests, but there are many factors that go into creating our groups, including ages of campers. We cannot guarantee all requests will be fulfilled.

+ If I Have Children At Different Camps, Will I Be Able To Drop Them Off And Pick Them All Up On Time?

Yes, our camps are located in a similar area, and we have a large arrival and departure window to ensure that drop off and pick up times are manageable for multi-camp families.

+ Where Can I Learn More About All Of The Camps Wild Earth Is Offering?

Visit the Summer Camp page on our Summer Camp Home Page.

+ Why Does Wild Earth Not Offer Camp On Wednesdays?

Most of our camps are off on Wednesdays. The cumulative days spent fully outdoors can be wearing on our bodies which in turn can lead to injuries and other safety concerns. The mid-week break from camp allows for everyone to get adequate rest and show up ready to take on camp’s adventures.

We are aware that this may leave a gap in child care and we are committed to thoughtfully planning future care options to ensure the best experience for campers and their guardians.

+ Why Does Wild Earth Not Offer Before Or After Care?

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide before or after care for summer camp at this time, though we appreciate the feedback we’ve received about adding this service.

At Wild Earth, we are committed to thoughtfully planning future care options to ensure the best experience for campers and their guardians. Since our camp is fully outdoors with no access to indoor spaces, we want to carefully consider how to support campers—especially younger ones—through extended days in the summer heat.

In the meantime, we encourage families to collaborate. Opting into your camp’s carpool list can help facilitate carpools and potentially arrange before or after camp playdates. We hope this option supports some families while fostering connections within our camp community.

We also recognize that not all families will be able to opt into the carpool list for various reasons, which may create barriers to accessing camp. We are actively working toward solutions to address this in the future.