It is our intention that each child will leave Pine River with the basic skills to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the natural world for the rest of their lives. We hope that each child will leave with a deeper understanding of what Mary Oliver calls their "place in the family of things." Download Registration Form

Pine River Daily Adventures

Each day we will have an excursion to one or more of the Monadnock region's most spectacular natural areas:

Pisgah Park's 13,000 acres of forest, fen, ponds, and rivers.
3,165 foot Mt. Monadnock.
18th century grave sites with unique plants.
Waterfalls of Chesterfield Gorge.
Unique plants and animals found along the banks of the Connecticut River.
706 acre Spofford Lake

Many of these natural areas are within walking distance from Pine River Camp.

Pine River Teaches Skills That Will Last A Lifetime

Hone skills of observation
Identify local flora and fauna
Learn to use the tools of the naturalist: Field guides, binoculars, geology kits, hand lenses, nature journaling, introduction to topographical maps and compass use.
Leave no trace wilderness travel and hiking safety
Community building activities involving trust and healthy risks
Wilderness first aid

Registration

We are offering two weeks of camp for children ages 9-11 in 2007. Your child may register for one or both weeks. Each week will have different excursions and a different focus. Thursday night will be an overnight. We are accepting only ten children per week so register early to ensure a spot. Cost per week is $200. Download Registration Form