Camps
Send your children on a fun-filled summer adventure where they'll gain an appreciation for nature and participate in hands-on recreational, nature and agriculture-based activities.
Summer day camps are offered for children entering grades 1-5. Each day will involve a significant amount of time outdoors. Remember to:
- Dress appropriately
- Bring snacks, lunch (for full-time and Friday camps) and something to drink.
Click below to see all available camps for a specific age group:
For general camp information, click here.
Upcoming Camps
- Spring Break Camp: Spring into the Outdoors March 29 – April 1 Kindergarteners to 4th Graders
As winter turns to spring, now is a great time to get outdoors and Dodge Nature Center is the place to be. From mud puddles to maple syrup, from making tasty treats to playing outside, ... more details
- Spring Junior Naturalists Camp: Wildlife Adventure March 31 – March 31 5th Graders to 8th Graders
Come howl with the wolves! Join us on a trip to the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake, where we will learn all about gray wolves. Besides 50 gray wolves, the Wildlife Science ... more details
- Summer Camp: Farm Fun (June Session) June 21 – June 24 1st Graders to 2nd Graders
Enjoy a week 'down on the farm.' Each day you'll help with chores like collecting eggs and feeding the animals -- maybe you'll even get to jump in the hay! We'll go up the hill to ... more details
- Summer Camp: Outdoor Skills June 21 – June 24 3rd Graders to 5th Graders
Ever wanted to know how to build a fire or which berries are okay to eat? In this camp we will cover everything from shelter building and fires to wild edibles and the rules of survival. ... more details
- Summer Junior Naturalists June 21 – June 24 6th Graders to 8th Graders
Too old for the traditional camp programs at Dodge? Don't despair! The 'Naturalist in Training' camp is designed just for you. Each day will expose you to natural history knowledge, ... more details
- Summer Camp: Fort Friday June 25 – June 25 1st Graders to 2nd Graders
The title says it all! In this camp we will build all kinds of forts and shelters. We'll use tarps, sticks, and sheets to make our creations around the nature center. Creativity ... more details
- Summer Camp: Let's Take A Hike June 25 – June 25 3rd Graders to 5th Graders
Today we'll spend some time finding and preparing a hiking stick that's just right for you, then we'll travel by van to a nearby park for an adventurous hike. Wear sturdy hiking ... more details
- Summer Camp: Cooking in the Outdoors June 28 – July 1 1st Graders to 2nd Graders
Recipe: Out in the woods, build a fire under the biggest stewpot you can find. Roast tasty morsels over the fire. Add fresh vegetables. Mix in treats, snacks, and stories, and play ... more details
- Summer Camp: Scat, Tracks, and Signs -- Oh My! June 28 – July 1 1st Graders to 2nd Graders
We know they're out there, yet we don't always see them. What's this? Has something been digging here? How? Why? Through games, hikes, and art you'll learn how to decipher the storeis ... more details
- Summer Camp: Down on the Farm June 28 – July 1 3rd Graders to 5th Graders
Become a farmer for a week! Explore the world of farming as you learn how to care for farm animals, help maintain the barn, and tend crops. Learn how diversity on a farm keeps animals, ... more details
