Red Fox (Ages 5-8)

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Red Fox (Ages 5-8)

Clever, adventurous, and curious, Red Fox children deepen their connection to nature through exploration, games, and hands-on learning. Each day in the forest is filled with songs, wildcrafting, hiking, tracking, and playful discovery as we build our naturalist skills and grow awareness and respect for the land and all its beings. There’s always time to follow our curiosity—building fairy houses, forts, and shelters, and soaking in the simple wonder of a beautiful summer day. Red Fox is has a 1:4 student:teacher ratio and is led by our full-time teachers who also teach our Forest School.

NEW! For Summer 2027, children who are five-years old may attend all-day Red Fox. Most weeks, the group will split into two cohorts: a 5 & 6 year-old group and a 7 & 8 year old group.


Time:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $599 per week. (Financial aid available. Most families pay in monthly installments from time of registration through April. The deposit is $125.)

 July 6 – 9: $479 for 4-day week

2027 Available Dates & Location:
Boxford:  
Weekly, June 14 through August 13.

This was my daughter's first summer doing camps so she was a bit nervous on her first day. When I picked her up after one day, she immediately told me this was the best camp ever and she wants to go every day!! Made me feel so good knowing she loved it so much!

Summer 2026 Red Fox Parent

After a week of Merrohawke camp, my daughter decided to take an ambitious swim test at our local pond. Knowing it was beyond her skill level, I wasn't sure how she'd handle the experience as she typically doesn't want to try something new until she is confident that she can do it successfully. She took the test and barely got a quarter of the way through, but still had a smile and sense of pride. To my surprise a half hour later she declared she wanted to try again, this time she made it 3/4 of the way through.She didn't pass the test, but she walked away with a sense of confidence, determination, and pride. I believe her time at Merrohawke has helped her to feel comfortable going at her own pace and given her the courage to test her own limits.

Summer 2026 Red Fox Parent

 "In regards to overall well being, [my son] really gains confidence here. He complained his other camp we tried did not have enough “risky play”, and appreciates being able to pick up sticks and crack open rocks etc. “Have fun and be safe” is his favorite set of rules, as he feels trusted at Merrohawke to make some safe decisions. Also, he loves being able to get dirty and have lots of free time to explore and be creative. I’m not sure any other camp could compare to the joy brought by the “frog hotel.”

Summer Parent 2025

 "I like that you have adults working there. It makes me feel safer about my kids being watched after. (Some camps have really young staff with no adults running the groups.)

Summer Parent 2024