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CFW Kids Camps

Our camps are the perfect place for your child to connect with nature while making new friends. Our camp staff are experienced in creating fun, safe environments for kids to learn. Through hands-on activities, games, arts, and encounters with our live ambassador animals, your child is guaranteed an experience they won’t forget!
 

Spaces are limited each week so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible!

If you are a CFW member, don’t forget to log in when registering to receive 10% registration.

Camps include:

  • Play: campers get to be kids - with structured games and nature-based free play!

  • Artistic Time: campers express themselves with sketching, painting, storytelling and more

  • Animal Care: campers help us care for our non-releasable ambassador animals

  • Ambassador Meet & Greets: campers will get close-up encounters with reptiles, birds, and mammals!

2026 Winter & Spring Break Camps

Get fresh air, get active and get to spend time with wildlife at our Winter Break Camp! This three-day camp is designed for active 6-10 year olds and runs from 9am-3pm on our wooded campus. 

Camp staff are experienced in creating fun, safe environments for kids to play and learn while making deep nature connections. Through hands-on activities, games, arts, and encounters with our live ambassador animals, your child is guaranteed an experience they won’t forget.

Winter break camp

February 16th - 18th, 2026 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday

*Please note that we'll be spending most of our time outdoors in the cold, snowy (hopefully) woods out back! We'll be following animal tracks, making snow forts and playing fun games outside - so please send your child prepared outdoor fun at winter break camp.

spring break camp

April 20th - 22nd, 2026

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday

*We'll be spending most of our time outdoors in the spring woods out back - seeking out wood frogs in vernal pools, listening for bird migration, making forts and playing in streams! Please send your child prepared outdoor fun at spring break camp.

2026 Summer Camp
registration Open now!

Week 1 

Dates: June 29 - July 2

Theme: Sensory Exploration

Week 3 

Dates: July 13 - 16

Theme: Animal Adventures & Animal Care

Week 5 

Dates: July 27 - 30

Theme: Habitats & Wild Play

Week 7 

Dates: August 10 - 13

Theme: Sensory Exploration

Week 2 

Dates: July 6 - 9

Theme: Habitats & Wild Play

Week 4 

Dates: July 20 - 23

Theme: Sensory Exploration

Week 6 

Dates: August 3 - 6

Theme: Animal adventures & Animal Care

Week 8 

Dates: August 17 - 20

Theme: Habitats & Wild Play

A Typical Day of Camp...

8:30 - 9 AM (optional pre-camp care) Animal Breakfast prep and/or morning walk.

9am - Camp day begins (camper drop-off)

Morning Session - activities, adventures, play and learning (also, snack & bathroom breaks)

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM: Active learning lesson on topics including: habitat, ecosystems, food webs and more!

Midday - Lunch Break

Afternoon Session -  ambassador animal meet & greet and wildlife care activity / games / play

3pm - Camp Day Ends (camper pickup)

3 - 4 PM (optional aftercare) PM animal care assistance and evening activity. 

Activities for themed weeks change throughout the summer so do not worry about signing up for the same themed weeks. Our trained team will keep things fresh and exciting for all campers!

Physical Address

375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick, ME 03902

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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 620, Cape Neddick, ME 03902

Call Us

(207) 361-1400

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Email

info@thecenterforwildlife.org

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