Payment will look like a donation due to the fact that we are a non-profit organization, please know that your payment will be put towards your campers registration!
A 50% Registration Deposit is due at the time of registration. Registration is NOT complete until the deposit has been RECEIVED. The remaining 50% is due on the first day of camp.
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K-5 Adventure Day Camp
Adapt has been providing an Adventure Summer Camp to the residents of Thornton for over 30 years!
The Thornton Summer Adventure Camp focuses on:
Leadership & Teamwork
Connecting youth to nature
Adventure Based learning
Our Mission:
To provide the Thornton community with a nature and adventure based program where campers are encouraged to be positive leaders, to participate in activities that benefit their health and wellness, and to build confidence through adventure based experiences.
Our Vision:
We envision a world where place-based, outdoor learning is viewed as being vital to ALL children's health and development. And we envision a generation of bold explorers, naturalists, community scientists, and stewards that not only have deep connections to nature but also their community, and self.
Sessions 1,2, and 3 are FULL. To be put on our waitlist email lynntildenadapt@gmail.com
**Update: location change! Due to scheduled construction at TCS, summer camp will be based out of the Adapt Basecamp, located at 72 Beebe River Road in Campton, NH.
Registration will open March 17th for Thornton Residents. non resident registration will open March 31st.
Session 1 Woods & Water: June 24th- July 5th (No camp on July 4th)
This camp is for students ENTERING grades kindergarten THROUGH 5th Grade
drop off is 8:30-8:45am, Pick up is 3:15-3:30pm at Basecamp
Cost is $270 per camper for Thornton residents
Cost is $290 per camper for non residents (registration will open two weeks after THE resident registration)
Session 2 Mud Mania & Wonderful Wings: July 8th- July 19th
This session is full, to be put on a waitlist email madelineadapt@gmail.com
This camp is for students ENTERING kindergarten THROUGH 5th grade
drop off is 8:30-8:45am, Pick up is 3:15-3:30pm at Basecamp
Cost is $300 per camper for Thornton residents
Cost is $320 per camper for non residents (registration will open two weeks after THE resident registration)
Session 3 Habitat Explorers & Wilderness Skills: July 22nd- August 2nd
This session is full, to be put on a waitlist email madelineadapt@gmail.com
This camp is for students ENTERING kindergarten THROUGH 5th grade
drop off is 8:30-8:45am, Pick up is 3:15-3:30pm at basecamp
Cost is $300 per camper for Thornton residents
Cost is $320 per camper for non residents (registration will open two weeks after THE resident registration)
**A DISCOUNTED RATE OF $800 PER CAMPER IF REGISTERED FOR ALL THREE SESSIONS!
**Residents reside and pay taxes in Thornton, Non-residents reside in a town outside of Thornton. Resident grandparents can sign up their non-resident grandchildren. Contact the camp director with any questions.
A 50% registration Deposit is due at the time of registration. REGISTRATION is not COMPLETE until THE deposit has been RECEIVED. The remaining 50% is due on the first day of camp.
2024 TEAM
Emily
Emily is a current graduate student at Plymouth State University receiving her degree for School Counseling. This will be Emily's third year working as a paraeducator at Thornton Central School and her second year working for summer camp. Emily enjoys taking nature photography and has been learning archery. This year, Emily is looking forward to engaging campers' curiosity for the world around them, supporting campers teamwork, and seeing campers try new things.
Dash
This marks Dash’s second year at Adapt Summer Camp, and he couldn’t be more thrilled to return. He’s eagerly looking forward to lively games of sharks and minnows, refreshing swims in Echo Lake, and exciting nature walks to spot local wildlife. Outside of college, Dash enjoys bonding over board games with friends, indulging in afternoon naps, and pursuing outdoor adventures such as skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Home for the summer, Dash is eagerly counting down the days until camp begins!
Leela
Leela grew up running through, hiding behind, and climbing high into
the trees of Western Massachusetts. As a child she liked to pretend she
was a Native American and treated the Earth with as much respect and
safety as it gave her. She aspires to continue to practice Native American
ways of living.
Leela currently goes to Plymouth State University and will be
graduating this coming Spring with a bachelor’s degree in “Adventure
Education.”
Her passions include, going on epic barefoot nature adventures, singing
at the top of her lungs while driving down windy dirt roads with the
windows open, making nature mandalas, and swimming with her dog.
Shanna
Shanna is a student at Trinity College majoring in Psychology and English. She has been involved with ADAPT for many years as a member of YLTA, although this will be her first year working as a summer camp counselor. In her free time, Shanna enjoys reading and spending time outdoors. Shanna is looking forward to meeting everyone at camp and all of the adventures we will have this summer!
