Summer2016
adventures
where we’ll PLAY GAMES Hike sing paint camp run
swim track paddle climb cook explore ~ and more!
The Harris Center and its surrounding
fields, forests, ponds, and mountains are the backdrop
for our summer programs. Children hike, explore,
play games, meet new friends, and discover the
natural world. We offer adventures that shape
appreciation of nature for a lifetime. By
experiencing the natural treasures of
the Monadnock Region up close and
hands on, Harris Center campers
build a personal connection to these
wild and very special places.
H a r r i s C e n t e r f o r C o n s e rvat i o n E d u c at i o n
Explorers
(formerly Wee Wols)
July 11 to 15, for age 4
July 18 to 22, for age 5
A week of summer fun for our youngest naturalists! We’ll explore the Harris Center’s forests, meadows, and
pond edges in search of animals and other woodland discoveries. Our mornings will be filled with songs,
stories, and games as we revel in nature’s offerings. Each morning ends with a lunchtime picnic and story.
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Members $120 / Nonmembers $140
Explorers in Keene at Keene State College’s Kids on Campus Program new!
July 25 to 29, for ages 3½ to 5 August 1 to 5, for ages 3½ to 5
Our Explorers program can also be found in Keene this summer, in collaboration with Keene State College’s (KSC) Kids on
Campus summer program and KSC’s Child Development Center. This is a chance for our youngest naturalists to discover the
natural world peeking out all around KSC’s lovely campus.
For more information on this full-day program and to register, visit www.keene.edu/academics/conted/kids/kids/, call
(603) 358-2290, or contact Heather Jasmin, KSC’s Kids on Campus coordinator, at [email protected].
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $225
Woodlanders
(formerly Wol’s Nest)
July 11 to 15, for grades 1 through 4
July 18 to 22, for grades 1 through 4
Become a Woodlander this summer and discover adventure in the Harris Center’s
own 100-acre woods and beyond. Explore the Big Boulders, play games in fields and
forests, seek out salamanders, and splash on stream walks. From ponding to birding,
catching crickets to hiking mountains, new adventures with new friends await!
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Members $170 / Nonmembers $190
Rovers
new!
July 11 to 15, for grades 4 through 6
Our Side of the Mountain
If you’ve ever dreamed of building forts, learning how to use flint
to make a fire, foraging for wild edibles, and living on the wild side of life, this week at the Harris Center
is a chance for you to live your dream. You’ll leave knowing basic wilderness survival skills − how to
use a compass, build a shelter, and make a fire − all while leaving no trace in the woods. For those with
adventure and wilderness in their heart!
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Members $180 / Nonmembers $200
July 18 to 22, for grades 4 through 6
Wildlife on Wild Lands
Have you ever wanted to hold a bird, track a
mammal, help a turtle, or search for dragonflies? If so, then this week is for you!
We’ll visit different Harris Center lands in search of the wild creatures who call
these places home. You’ll learn from wildlife professionals, who spend their lives
helping animals. Come discover how you can make a difference in a wild animal’s life!
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Members $180 / Nonmembers $200
Voyagers
July 18 to 22, for grades 5 through 7
Voyagers will adventure through local woods, over trails
and mountains, while developing low-impact hiking
and safety skills. We’ll explore Lake Nubanusit and
Spoonwood Pond by canoe, learning paddle strokes and
how to unswamp a canoe as we watch for Nubanusit’s
resident bald eagles, loons, and other wildlife.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Members $200 / Nonmembers $220
Wanderers
June 27 to 30, for grades 6 through 8
Yellow triangles will lead us as we hike the vista-filled ridge that inspired the
creation of the Appalachian Trail. Opened in 1923, this 21-mile route follows
the Wapack Ridge from the base of Mount Watatic (Ashburnham, MA) to the
slope of North Pack Monadnock (Greenfield, NH).
Wanderers will begin our adventure with a prep day of organizing food and gear and hauling it in
to our backcountry shelter basecamp at Windblown Cross Country Ski Area in New Ipswich, NH
before returning home for a good night’s rest.
The next day, we’ll hike 9 miles from the Wapack Trail’s southern terminus in Ashburnham,
MA to our Windblown basecamp. On Days 3 and 4, we’ll hike six miles a day from Barrett
Mountain to Temple Mountain, then on to Pack and North Pack Monadnock. We’re looking for
kids ready to practice backcountry and group expedition skills. Must be able to hike 9 hilly miles
in a day over southern NH hills. We’ll need a few parent volunteers to help with transportation.
June 27, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
June 28 to 30, overnight at Windblown
June 30, pick up at 3:30 p.m.
Members $360 / Nonmembers $400
Paddlers
(formerly Spoonwood Adventure)
July 11 to 15, for grades 6 through 8
Paddlers is a five-day, overnight, wilderness experience on Spoonwood Pond in Nelson − a remote
pond accessible by canoe through Lake Nubanusit. On the first day, campers will come to the
Harris Center for a day of orientation. We’ll get to know one another and prepare for our shared
voyage before heading home for a good night’s rest. The next day, we’ll depart for Spoonwood
Pond, where each day is an adventure waiting to unfold. Moose have been sighted crossing
the pond in the moonlight, and the loon’s call is the dinner bell. If we’re lucky, we might catch
a glimpse of one of the area’s resident bald eagles. Paddlers will come home with increased
self-confidence, low-impact camping skills, and a new awareness of their surroundings.
July 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 12 to 15, overnight at Spoonwood
July 15, pickup at 3 p.m.
Members $360 / Nonmembers $400
Our Mission
A member-supported nonprofit organization, the Harris Center for Conservation
Education is dedicated to promoting understanding and respect for our natural environment through
education of all ages, direct protection and exemplary stewardship of the region’s natural resources,
conservation research, and programs that encourage active participation in the great outdoors.
• To donate or join the Harris Center, visit our website
at harriscenter.org, call our office at (603) 525-3394, email
Diana at [email protected], or visit us in person at
83 King’s Highway in Hancock, New Hampshire.
Thank you for your interest and support!
how to Register
Harris Center Summer adventures 2016
Child #1 Name:________________________________________ Gender:____ Camp Name:__________________________
Birth Date: ____/____/____ Nickname: _____________________________________Entering grade _____ in September 2016
Child #2 Name:________________________________________ Gender:____ Camp Name:__________________________
Birth Date: ____/____/____ Nickname: _____________________________________Entering grade _____ in September 2016
Parent Names:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________ City:____________________State:______Zip:_________
Phone Numbers: __________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________
Local Grandparents or Guardian: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________ City:____________________State:______Zip:_________
Phone Numbers: __________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________
Are you a Harris Center member? (please circle) Yes No
Camp Name Session
Fee # of ChildrenTotal
Explorers (formerly Wee Wols) for age 4
July 11 to 15 $120 / $140
Explorers (formerly Wee Wols) for age 5
July 18 to 22 $120 / $140
Explorers in Keene Register at www.keene.edu/academics/conted/kids/kids/ or call (603) 358-2290
July 25 to 29 $225
N/A N/A
Explorers in Keene Register at www.keene.edu/academics/conted/kids/kids/ or call (603) 358-2290
Aug 1 to 5 $225
N/A N/A
Woodlanders (formerly Wol’s Nest) entering grades 1 through 4
July 11 to 15 $170 / $190
Woodlanders (formerly Wol’s Nest) entering grades 1 through 4
July 18 to 22 $170 / $190
Rovers (New!) entering grades 4 through 6 Our Side of the Mountain
July 11 to 15 $180 / $200
Rovers (New!) entering grades 4 through 6 Wildlife on Wild Lands
July 18 to 22 $180 / $200
Voyagers entering grades 5 through 7
July 18 to 22 $200 / $220
Wanderers entering grades 6 through 8
June 27 to 30 $360 / $400
Paddlers (formerly Spoonwood) entering grades 6 through 8
July 11 to 15 $360 / $400
Before-care, 8 to 9 a.m. Tues Wed Thurs Fri (please circle which days)
N/A
$10/day/child
After-care, 3 to 5 p.m. Mon Tues Wed Thurs (please circle which days)
N/A
$10/day/child
Optional Family Membership ($50)
Optional Scholarship Fund Donation
Total Due
Minus $50 registration fee per child/per session required with this form (nonrefundable)
Please note: All tuition and completed health forms must be received by June 1, 2016. balance Due
Registration Confirmation: A confirmation letter containing important information will be sent once your
registration and deposit have been processed.
Scholarship Assistance: Financial assistance is available based on economic need. Contact Sara LeFebvre at
(603) 525-3394 or [email protected] for a scholarship application.
Refund Policy: A full refund, minus the nonrefundable $50 deposit, is provided to families who cancel on or before
May 15. After May 15, no refund is available unless the space can be filled. Refunds are not given for participant
dismissal, failure to attend, absence, or sick days. If the Harris Center cancels a session, you will receive a full refund.
Camp License: Our camp complies with the regulations of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
and is licensed annually.
Please make checks payable to the
Harris Center, and mail to:
Harris Center Summer Adventures
83 King’s Highway
Hancock, NH 03449