Summer Camps for school-aged kids are offered at Dodge Nature Center mid-June to early August. Outdoor adventure, nature learning, new friendships, and a sense of independence are all included in this summer experience!
Summer Camps 2025
The Details |
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| Dates | June 16 to August 4*, Monday–Thursday. A unique camp for each grade group is offered every week (except for Grades 6–8—only two weeks of camp are available). *There is no camp the week of June 30. To allow equitable access for all families, children are limited to one camp each. |
| Time | 8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Location | Main Property in West St. Paul or Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove. Note the property when selecting your camps! |
| Ages | Camps are grouped by kids entering grades 1–2, 3–5, and 6–8. For ages 3–5, see Dodge Nature Preschool's six-week summer program. |
| Cost | $260—some camps have an added materials fee. Scholarships are available for financial assistance—apply online. |
How do I send my child to camp?
STEP 1: LOTTERY
To provide equitable access to camp for all families, we use an online lottery process. The lottery form will open February 3 and close February 10.
How does the lottery process work?
- From February 3–10, submit a lottery form for each camper and indicate their top two or three* camp choices.
*If drawn in the lottery, your child will be placed in one camp only. - We will assign a lottery number for each* camper and randomly draw numbers to fill camps.
*If marked on the form that siblings must be in the same week of camp, siblings will be assigned the same lottery number. - You’ll receive an email the third week of February with camp placements and registration instructions or waitlist placement.
STEP 2: REGISTRATION
If you’re awarded a spot in camp, registration will happen through SmartRec by Amilia, our third-party registration system.
A user account for you and your household is needed to register for camp. Instructions to create your account will be sent along with your camp placement email.
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