The Young Explorers program is for kids entering 7th and 8th grade. Grade level is the grade that your child will be entering in September of 2025.
In this immersive experience we will take campers to explore the biodiversity of the Refuge (Mon; 9am to 12pm) and learn about the unique habitats on Long Island with an offsite trip to Sunken Forest, Fire Island (Tues; 9am to 2:30pm) and a kayak adventure (Wed; 9am to 2pm). On Thursday, we’ll discover the secret mud trail at the Refuge (9am to 12pm), then explore the trails at night on Thursday evening (7pm to 10pm).
Parents must transport their campers to and from offsite locations on Tues & Wed. Further information on offsite trips will be emailed to you after your registration.
Members $400 | Non-members $435
Due to program popularity, please only register for one session per child / per summer.
Register online below or click here to download the PDF application
Schedule & Other Details
When: Monday to Thursday (time frame of days between 9 AM to 12 PM – 3PM based on scheduled activities, please see below). Ferry tickets and all supplies for kayaking are included.
Where: Quogue Wildlife Refuge, Sunken Forest Fire Island, Kayaking Adventure.
Monday– at Quogue Wildlife Refuge from 9 AM – 12 PM
Tuesday – at Sunken Forest, Fire Island from 9 AM to ~3 PM (determined by ferry schedule). Parents/guardians drop-off & pick-up at Sailors Haven Ferry Terminal in Sayville.
Wednesday – Kayaking from 9 AM to ~ 2 PM. Exact drop-off/ pick-up locations will be sent to registrants.
Thursday AM – at Quogue Wildlife Refuge from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Thursday PM – Night Hike at Quogue Wildlife Refuge from 7 PM to 10 PM.
Refund Policy: A 50% refund will be granted if cancellations are received at least 30 days prior to the start of the camp session. There will be NO refund if the cancellation occurs within 30 days of the first day of the session, therefore please choose your sessions carefully and mark them in your calendar. Cancellation requests must be made by email to: programs@QuogueWildlifeRefuge.org *(Strictly enforced)* Switching camp weeks (if available) will be subject to an additional $50 processing fee per application.
