Mercer's Tulpehaking Nature Center To Host Young Explorers For Summer Camp

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Nature lovers across Mercer County can spend a week unplugging and exploring the outdoors at Tulpehaking Nature Camp. The event hosted by Mercer County will be held at the Tulpehaking Nature Center along the edge of the Abbott Marshlands.

Open to children ages 7 to 12, the camp uses the unique freshwater tidal marsh as an outdoor classroom, introducing campers to the area’s ecosystem and history while highlighting the traditions of the Lenape people who lived in the region for centuries.

Each day blends hands-on outdoor exploration with traditional Lenape games and crafts, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to nature.

“Our nature camps are a highlight of our summer programming in our parks,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson. “Each year, we look forward to welcoming local kids and giving them a chance to unplug from their screens and spend time discovering this beautiful ecosystem.”

The camp will be offered during the weeks of Aug. 3 – 7 and Aug. 10 – 14, with separate groups for ages 7 – 9 and 10 – 12. Daily sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with optional before-care beginning at 7:45 a.m. and after-care available until 5 p.m. for an additional fee. Weekly tuition is $250 for Mercer County residents and $350 for non-residents.

Families can register for the camp by going to https://register.communitypass.net/mercer and selecting Mercer County Nature Programs. Parents with questions can reach out to natureprograms@mercercounty.org or call (609) 883-3218 ext. 202.