
Nature's Classroom
ADVENTURE CAMP
Hancock, NH
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Greetings Adventure Camp Families and friends,
First off, I'd like to thank all campers, families and staff for a wonderful summer 2022. It was truly a great summer, the best of my 6 summers at Adventure Camp. Amazing staff, amazing campers, and amazing families as always.
Now for the news I've put off far too long and I apologize for that. Unfortunately, after summer 2022 ended Boston University decided not to extend Nature's Classroom's lease any further. This essentially means that Nature's Classroom Adventure Camp will not be happening for summer 2023. BU was always excellent to Nature's Classroom and provided a lot of support through COVID but with limited programming for 2 years at the facility a decision had to be made.
I know how much this camp means to many campers, staff, and families and it means a lot to me too. Camp shaped my life as I've been a part of camp programming at various camps since I can remember. Nature's Classroom Adventure Camp was a special program on a beautiful property, but it was the quality of the community we created that made it so incredible. Having the opportunity to watch campers campers and staff grow these past 6 summers was an experience I will carry with me forever. I hope that one day I can figure out a way to re-create a version of Adventure Camp somehow, somewhere, but for this upcoming summer I've decided to take a step away from camps. These past 2 years have been extremely challenging and without getting into the gory details, I'll just say a change of pace is needed for a bit.
Currently, I'm not sure what Boston University is planning to do with the facility. I know the Friends of Sargent organization are working hard and expanding in order to help rebuild something and I'm certainly rootling for them! BU still has amazing maintenance staff at Sargent keeping everything looking good and running properly.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. There still isn't a lot of info out there as to what may be in store for the future of Sargent Center. I am now currently in Colorado working for a new Outdoor Education program and quite busy so its tough to respond very efficiently. Its been a challenge to get everything in order personally as I settle in out here for a new chapter of life. I love Nature's Classroom Adventure Camp and if there is ever a chance to rebuild I would happily support that any way possible.
I wish all campers, families, and staff the very best and thank you all again for helping to create the greatest camp community I've ever been a part of.
Sincerely,
Matt Caliendo - Adventure Camp Director

WHAT IS ADVENTURE CAMP ?
Adventure Camp is a co-educational overnight camp for youth ages
10-17. Adventure Camp is a place where campers spend time in the outdoors, challenge themselves, and make new friends. Adventure Camp strives to create a supportive, growth-oriented community where campers encounter challenging new experiences and enjoy time in the outdoors. With a blend of field group time and activity selections campers have a chance to get to know their cabin mates and counselor while also exploring activities they are personally interested in.
With a balance of nature connection and adventure activities campers will connect with the natural world in multiple ways. Kayaking, archery, blacksmithing, rock climbing, nature art, photography and primitive living skills are just a few of our amazing activities. We offer one and two week sessions for campers ages 10-17. Two week options include a 2 night 3 day on site camp out. Every session ends with a final challenge on our High Ropes Course and a closing ceremony where each camper is awarded the K.E.Y. to Adventure!
For more information about specific camp policies please visit the Camp Forms link above and review the Parent Handbook.




Daily Schedule
8:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 - Field Group Time
10:15 – 11:45 - Activity Block 1
12:00 – 12:45 - Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 – Siesta
1:45 – 3:15 - Activity Block 2
3:15 - 3:30 - Snack
3:30 – 5:00 - Activity Block 3
5:00 – 6:00 - Free Time
6:00 – 7:00 - Dinner
7:00 – 8:50 - Evening Activity
9:00 – 9:30 - Cabin Time
9:45 – Lights Out



Each two week camp session is broken into an A week and a B week.
These sessions repeat three times during the summer.

A Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
12:30-1:30
Camper Arrival
2:00
Opening Ceremony
Optional Parent Tour
2:30
Teambuilding
6:00
Dinner
7:30
Campfire
8:30
Dismissed to cabins
9:30
Bedtime Chat
9:45 pm
Lights out

8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
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AC- Group Time
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Quest - Group Time
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Trek - Group Time
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LIT- Trip Prep
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
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AC- Siesta
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Quest - Siesta
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Trek - Siesta
-
LIT- Leadership
1:45 pm
Activity Block 2
LIT - Leadership
3:15 pm
Snack
3:30 pm
Activity Block 3
LIT - Activity Support
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Evening Activity
9:45 pm
Lights out
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
-
AC- Group Time
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Quest - Group Time
-
Trek - Group Time
-
LIT- Service Project
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
-
AC- Siesta
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Quest - Siesta
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Trek - Siesta
-
LIT- Leadership
1:45 pm
Activity Block 2
LIT - Leadership
3:15 pm
Snack
3:30 pm
Activity Block 3
LIT - Activity Support
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Evening Activity
9:45 pm
Lights out
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
-
AC- Group Time
-
Quest - Group Time
-
Trek - Group Time
-
LIT - Trip Prep
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
-
AC- Siesta
-
Quest - Siesta
-
Trek - Siesta
-
LIT- Leadership
1:45 pm
Activity Block 2
LIT - Leadership
3:15 pm
Snack
3:30 pm
Activity Block 3
LIT - Activity Support
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Evening Activity
9:45 pm
Lights out
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
-
AC- Group Time
-
Quest - Group Time
-
Trek - Group Time
-
LIT- Service Project
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
-
AC- Siesta
-
Quest - Siesta
-
Trek - Siesta
-
LIT- Leadership
1:45 pm
Activity Block 2
LIT - Leadership
3:15 pm
Snack
3:30 pm
Activity Block 3
LIT - Activity Support
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Evening Activity
9:45 pm
Lights out
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
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AC- Activity
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Quest - Depart
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Trek - Depart
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LIT- Depart
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
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AC- High Ropes
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Quest - Out
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Trek - Out
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LIT- Out
5:00 pm
AC - Closing Ceremony
6:00 pm
AC - Depart
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Quest - On Trek
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Trek - On Quest
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LIT- On Trip
12:30-1:30
New AC
Campers Arrive
2:00
Opening Ceremony
Optional Parent Tour
2:30
Teambuilding
Trek Returns
Quest Returns
LIT Returns
6:00
Dinner
7:30
Campfire
8:30
Dismissed to cabins
9:30
Bedtime Chat
9:45 pm
Lights out
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
-
AC- Group Time
-
Quest - Group Time
-
Trek - Group Time
-
LIT- Group Time
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
-
AC- Siesta
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Quest - Siesta
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Trek - Siesta
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LIT-Siesta
1:45 pm
Activity Block 2
LIT- Support Activity
3:15 pm
Snack
3:30 pm
Activity Block 3
LIT- Support Activity
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Evening Activity
9:45 pm
Lights out
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
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AC- Activity
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Quest - Activity
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Trek - High Ropes
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LIT- High Ropes
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
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AC- High Ropes
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Quest-High Ropes
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Trek - Activity
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LIT- Activity
5:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
6:00 pm
Depart
Friday

Tuesday
B Week
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
-
AC- Group Time
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Quest - Group Time
-
Trek - Group Time
-
LIT- Service Project
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
-
AC- Siesta
-
Quest - Siesta
-
Trek - Siesta
-
LIT- Siesta
1:45 pm
Activity Block 2
LIT- Support Activity
3:15 pm
Snack
3:30 pm
Activity Block 3
LIT- Support Activity
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Evening Activity
9:45 pm
Lights out
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
-
AC- Group Time
-
Quest - Group Time
-
Trek - Group Time
-
LIT- Group Time
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
-
AC- Siesta
-
Quest - Siesta
-
Trek - Siesta
-
LIT- Siesta
1:45 pm
Activity Block 2
LIT- Support Activity
3:15 pm
Snack
3:30 pm
Activity Block 3
LIT- Support Activity
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Evening Activity
9:45 pm
Lights out
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
-
AC- Group Time
-
Quest - Group Time
-
Trek - Group Time
-
LIT- Service Project
10:15 am
Activity Block 1
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
-
AC- Siesta
-
Quest - Siesta
-
Trek - Siesta
-
LIT- Siesta
1:45 pm
Activity Block 2
LIT- Support Activity
3:15 pm
Snack
3:30 pm
Activity Block 3
LIT- Support Activity
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Evening Activity
9:45 pm
Lights out