Camp Sequoia is designed to provide a fun and rewarding experience for all who participate. We are dedicated to giving each camper a safe, educational, and enjoyable summer to remember.
Welcome to Camp Sequoia 2019!
I can’t imagine a more idyllic setting for our children to spend their summer days, full of fun and exploration. In addition to our exquisite waterfront location, over 33 acres of gardens and grounds, and a historic Mansion, we are now thrilled to announce our brand new, state-of-the-art education center and restored Carriage House.
Camp will be held in the beautiful new classroom space, featuring handicap-accessible restrooms and a kitchenette where we will prepare fresh snacks – fruit and veggies from the gardens, muffins, granola bars and other healthy foods your camper is sure to enjoy. Our parking lot, visitor center/gift shop and orientation space have also been updated to better serve our camp families as they drop off and pick up campers each day.
One thing that has not changed is Camp Sequoia’s excellent staff and programming focused on nature-based play and education. Our hardworking counselors and CITs are committed to a safe, fun, creative and educational summer with a focus on outdoor education, science, art, and history. It is our goal to teach the next generation that we are stewards of the land and our cultural heritage…and to have lots of fun in the process!
I hope to see you at camp this summer!
My best,
Julie Christina, Education Programs Manager
Looking for options for children in grades 7-12? Click here for information on our Counselor in Training (CIT) program.
2020 Summer Camp: July 13 – August 21
9 AM – 3 PM
For children in grades K-4
Six one-week sessions:
$190 Member | $240 Non-member
(Non-Members are automatically enrolled into a 12-month Blithewold Household Membership)
The weekly themes always include activities such as: hikes on the grounds, exploration of the bamboo forest, trips to the frog pond, beach time, Thursday mornings in the vegetable garden, sprinkler fun, free play and plenty of time outdoors, as well as indoor activities, such as exploring the Mansion, special guest visits, music, games, and summer arts and crafts.
Looking for options for children in grades 7-12? Click here for information on our Counselor in Training (CIT) program.
Click on the dates below to enroll, space is limited.
Weekly Details:
Going Green (July 13 – July 17): Buy Tickets
Kids can learn at an early age to actively protect their planet! Get outdoors and engage with the world through play and learning all about the natural world around us! Enjoy fun and useful science experiments, nature journaling, caring for our special camp pollinator garden, planting a camp tree, beach exploration and beach cleanups, cool eco-art projects and more!
Life at Sea (July 20 – 24): Buy Tickets
Everyone loves beach week at Blithewold! Get ready to immerse yourself in the diverse and amazing ecosystem of Narragansett Bay! Experience hands-on exploration in our fascinating shore-side habitats and learn about local sea life. We will explore the exciting life of a sailor and study ways to prevent ocean pollution. Campers will get creative making seashell murals and other crafts that celebrate various creatures of the sea.
Theater Week (July 27 – July 31): Buy Tickets
Lights! Cameras! Action! Join us this week for some theatrical fun, including acting lessons, special guests, costume making, music, role playing, art al fresco, creative writing, and garden expeditions. The week will end with an original camp theatrical production we’ll put on for our family and friends.
Eco Explorers (August 3 – 7): Buy Tickets
Looking for a great adventure this summer? Come and explore all 33 acres of Blithewold’s gardens, forests, beaches, frog ponds, meadows and more! Campers will use their detective skills, making exciting new nature discoveries each day! Get a close look at Blithewold’s wonderfully diverse habitats as we learn about Blithewold as an arboretum and ways we can help the environment as we take nature walks and explore the great outdoors.
Land of Make-Believe (August 10 – 14): Buy Tickets
Campers are encouraged to bring their imagination to camp this week — it will be filled with forts and fairies, stories and plays, science experiments, nature and surprises! Campers will go on beach excursions, search for frogs, insects, and flowers, create their very own herbal “potions”, write their own stories, and even create fairy or gnome houses in the gardens.
Junior Picassos (August 17 – 21): Buy Tickets
The majestic gardens and grounds of Blithewold are true inspiration for budding artists! This week, junior Picassos will special artist visits, enjoy art al fresco, nature art projects, culinary arts, floral design, saltwater painting at the beach, sculpting, music, and photography, all while learning about artists from around the world.
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Sibling discount code: SIBL
I can’t imagine a more idyllic setting for our children to spend their summer days, full of fun and exploration. In addition to our exquisite waterfront location, over 33 acres of gardens and grounds, and a historic Mansion, we are now thrilled to announce our brand new, state-of-the-art education center and restored Carriage House.
