Exploration Camp: Week 2
June 16, 17, 18, and 20, 2025
Exploration Camp: Week 2
Take sail with New England Fishing Academy for a fantastic day of angling and adventure. For those preferring a more terrestrial experience, our adrenaline-fueled cycling adventurers aim to conquer rugged trails and scenic routes on mountain bikes! With a blend of land and sea, these activities promise non-stop fun and unforgettable memories at Exploration Camp!
Our Handbook is full of useful and necessary information. Please click the link below to access our family handbook.
Family Handbook
Drop Off Location: Please use the interactive map below to find out where your camper should be dropped off.
Please look for the colored pins on the map, and colored flags at camp to find your camper's drop off and pick up.
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Orange |
Camp Chris Lower Camp, Family Drop Off, Eagles MultiSport & Sport Specific Camps |
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Blue |
Camp Chris Upper & Senior Camps, LIT programs, Exploration Camps, Early Morning/Extended PM programs |
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Yellow |
Camp Chris Chipmunks & Chickadees & Middle Camps |
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Red |
Prep for the Prep, Aspire Academic & Enrichment Camps |
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Green |
Visitor & Staff Parking |
Drop Off Time: Starts at 9:00 am*
Pick Up Time: 3:50 to 4:10* (we encourage families to stagger arrival times for a smooth experience)
*Extended Day options are available, starting at 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Registration must be made in advance.
Your welcome email contains a unique Pick Up Pass. Show this pass for a quicker pick up experience. Individuals who do not show the correct pass will be asked to verify their pickup with identification that matches the approved pick up person on the child’s CampBrain account. Click here for more information on authorized pick ups.
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Need to pick up early or drop off late?
We offer two Early Pickup times at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Please contact the Camp Office at 978-774-1427 in advance to arrange for an early pickup.
Drop Offs after 9:15 am should be brought to Memorial Gym. We will escort your camper to their program as staffing allows.
Please see our handbook for our policies on late pickups.
Is your camper going to be absent? Please call the Camp Office.
Only campers who have registered for transportation can access bus transportation. Spaces are limited- please visit our register link below to add bus registration. Bus registration closes on the Monday before your camp week starts.
Please see our Family Handbook for bus rules and expectations.
Bus stops do not have restroom facilities. Please encourage your child to visit the restroom before you leave.
Please check your child in with the Summer at St. John’s Counselor every day before departing the bus drop off area.
When picking up, please be prepared to show ID or Pick Up Pass every time. If you are late to pick up, the bus will move on to the next stop with your camper on board.
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Bus Stops & Times
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Bus Stop Location
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Departure
Arrival
Bus Number
Every Camper
Should Bring
1. Refillable water bottle
We have hydration stations all over camp filled with ice cold water to keep everyone refreshed and hydrated. Please label your child's water bottle with their full name in case it gets misplaced.
2. Sunblock
Our campers spend the majority of their time outside. Please pack and apply sunscreen prior to arrival for a less stressful drop off. We encourage campers to bring a hat and sunglasses as well.
3. Lunch and Snack
To keep all our campers safe, all lunches and snacks must be nut free. Also, we unfortunately cannot refrigerate or heat food items.
Lost & Found is located in the Camp Office in Memorial Gym.ย You can visit anytime from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please park in the visitors lots and walk in.ย ย
This Weeks Camps
See what camps are happening this week along with pertinent information for each.
New England Fishing Academy – No programming Thursday, June 19th.ย Master anglers Chris Margraf and Craig McLaughlin are ready to guide campers in a variety of waterfronts, hoping to catch the โbig one!โ.ย The schedule will change daily based on weather, but all campers should expect to be off campus all day, everyday.
Campers should wear adventure ready clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a rain jacket.ย Hat and sunglasses are advised, as is a bottle of bug spray
Campers do not need to bring any of their personal fishing equipment, but can do so if they choose – no knives, please.ย New England Fishing Academy takes no responsibility for lost or damaged equipment.
All campers should bring lunch and snacks, and two full waterbottles in a backpack.ย Campers are welcome to bring a small amount of cash in case of pit-stops for ice cream!
What to Bring
- Nut free lunch and snacks
- Refillable water bottle
- Sunblock
- Sun Hat
- Bug Spray
- We provide fishing gear, but campers may bring their own.ย Please, no knives. Hooks must be secured for transport.
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
| Mountain Bikingย – No programming Thursday, June 19th.ย St. Johnโs Prep biking coaches Jackson Heath and Jason Fitzgerald are ready to guide bikers around local trails!ย All campers should bring their bike on Monday morning, dropped off at the Spring Street Parking Lot (marked green on the interactive map).ย All riders must wear a helmet, and any other safety gear as desired.ย
Campers should wear adventure ready clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a rain jacket.ย Hat and sunglasses are advised, as is a bottle of bug spray. All campers should bring lunch and snacks, and two full water bottles in a backpack.ย Campers are welcome to bring a small amount of cash in case of pit-stops for ice cream! On Friday June 21, the group will go to Highland Mountain in NH – more information on this will be sent during the week of camp.ย Campers will rent a bike from Highland, as well as all safety gear.ย Caregivers can pick bikes up on Thursday or Friday – whichever is easier! |
What to Bring
- Bike dropoff is in the Spring Street Parking Lot on Monday starting at 8:30am
- Campers should bring a helmet and all preferred safety gear
- Bike-mounted water botttles or wearable hydration pack
- Sunblock
- Nut free lunch and snacks
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
Lunch Time!
Camp Lunch is Awesome!
Mountain Biking and Fishing will need to bring their own lunches and snack.ย
This Week's Lunch Choices:
Camp Store
Campers entering Grades 2 and up will visit the Camp Store.ย Here, they can indulge in purchasing camp merchandise, snacks, and refreshing beverages.ย The Camp Store is cashless- campers purchase items using their Camp Store funds allocated through their CampBrain account.ย ย
We also have an online Camp Store for camp merch- you can order in advance, and we'll deliver while your camper is in camp, or you can pick up at the camp office.ย This is a great option for your Lower Camp or Exploration camper!
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Dressing for the Weather
At camp, the fun never stops, whether the sun is shining or raindrops falling.ย ย We provide indoor spaces and fun alternatives in case of rain, but do need to go outside to transition between activities.ย If the weather forecast calls for rain, please pack a rain jacket (no umbrellas, please!) and a sweatshirt- most indoor spaces are air conditioned.
The Camp Health Office is staffed with nurses and health assistants. You can reach them through our Camp Office at 978-774-1427 or campnurse@stjohnsprep.org with any questions you have. A few reminders:
- Campers' medications should be given to the camp administrator running your child's drop off location on Monday morning starting at 8:45 am. Please do not put medication in campers' backpacks.
- Medications for campers who ride the bus need to be signed in with the Summer at St. John's Counselors riding the bus on Monday morning.
- Please see our Family Handbook for details on medications and when you should keep your camper home from camp.
- Please make sure that your camper's medical forms are all up to date and uploaded in our parent portal.
Need More Weeks?
We have open spaces! Click any of the camps below to explore.
