ABOUT SCHOONER CAMP
Schooner camp is a signature youth summer camp program of Gather New Haven-merger of New Haven Land Trust and New Haven Farms.
Our summer camp aims to bring kids to the Long Island Sound coastline to explore, learn, grow, get their feet wet and above all else – have fun!
Campers have the opportunity to explore our land trust properties in unique ways- taking a deep dive into coastal ecology, adventure and exploration!
Camp is for youth ages 6-14 with leadership and youth development opportunities for teens.
Shore exploration and and Learn to Sail programs engage campers through a well balanced mixture of fun STE(A)M based curriculum, team/leadership skill building and environmental education/stewardship activities to learn more about themselves and develop a sense of place in the natural world!
This video was created by New Haven Land Trust prior to the merger, but contains great information about our Schooner Camp program.
Important Camp Information
Camp Contact:
Gather New Haven
817 Grand Ave Suite 102,
New Haven, CT
(203) 562-6655 off-season (Do not use this number during the camp season!)
Camp Phone: (475) 238-5778
Use this phone number to directly get ahold of Camp Director and/or Assistant Camp Director starting in June
Camp Director: Nikki Saccoccia , nikki@gathernewhaven.org
Assistant Camp Director: Ryan Mullins: ryan.mullins@gathernewhaven.org
Camp Location:
Sound School, 60 S Water Street, New Haven
Drop off/Pick up location: End of Sea Street-Bayview Park green (17 Sea Street)
Camp Dates:
June 28 – August 20, 2021
Session 1: 6/28-7/9
Session 2: 7/12-7/23
Session 3: 7/26-8/6
Session 4: 8/9-8/20
Camp Hours:
M-F, 9am – 3pm, Aftercare until 5pm
Drop off times 8:45-9:00am
Pick up time 2:45pm-3:00pm (Bring ID)
Aftercare: anytime between 3:00-5:00 pm
On Rainy Days: Drop off/Pick up will be the the Anderson Building (60 S Water Street), the Blue building to the left of the boat ramp. There will be a check in/out table and your child will be brought out to you.
*Notice: Aftercare will be a mixed cohort. Campers will engage in socially distant activities to limit mixing opportunities.
We look forward to having you back for Schooner Camp 2021!
We are currently adjusting for the upcoming camp season by updating procedures, training and protocol to ensure a safe and fun camp season.
Registration Now Open!
Masks will be required indoors for both Staff and Campers following current CDC and OEC guidelines . Outdoors-Masks are optional in the camp cohorts. Staff will wear masks during pick up and drop off times as well. When guests visit camp we will have both staff and campers wear masks just to be extra cautious during this irregular summer. Thank you for working with us to help to keep our camp community safe!
Why Choose Schooner Camp?
Learn more about the benefits of nature by clicking the link below
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(Schooner is mentioned in this Cited publication: Improving child & adolescent mental health through outdoor programming )
Prep for Camp by engaging in our free educational resources on our
Schooner Educational Resource page
(All activities are free to download and share!)
Register for a camp on the Camp Programs Page!
Seasonal Camp Positions:
- Waterfront Director
- Assistant Camp Director
- Sailing Instructors
- Environmental Educators
- Junior Counselors (volunteer position)
- Youth @Work Counselors (limited paid positions available through City of New Haven)
Schooner Camp in the News!
Check out the Department of Interiors Fall 2020 issue of
NewsWave featured article on Schooner Camp and
Long Wharf Nature Preserve!
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