Camps
SCNC Camp Descriptions Caterpillar 1 Day Camp Ages 5-6 June 8th-11th from 9:00 am-11:00 am $50 This camp invites explorers to experience the outdoors through play and discovery. Activities may include catching bugs, birding, meeting live animals, creek stomping, and floating boats that the campers create. Campers will take part in guided hikes, outdoor games, snacks, and engaging hands-on activities. Discovery 1 Day Camp Ages 7-9 June 15th-18th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm $60 Join Discovery Camp for a fun-filled journey! Campers will explore fossils, build shelters, discover different habitats, and venture beyond Starr’s Cave to visit local partners. Throughout the week, campers will take part in outdoor adventures, interactive games, campfire creations, snacks, and other hands-on activities. It’s the perfect way to have a blast while discovering the wonders of the outdoors! Darkwing 1 Night Camp Ages 10-12 June 15th-18th 7:00 pm-10:00 pm $50 Campers will discover what happens in the natural world after dark as they learn about nocturnal animals and experience creek stomping at dusk. Along with evening adventures, campers will enjoy fishing, campfire creation, and canoeing. Get ready for exciting outdoor challenges and unforgettable nighttime discoveries. One day of this camp will be completed at Big Hollow. Adventure Camp Day Camp Ages 12-14 June 22nd-25th 9:00 am-1:00 pm $75 Get ready for a week of non-stop adventure! Campers will master survival skills, build fires, cook over the campfire, try their hand at archery, shoot firearms, and splash through a creek stomp. One day will be spent at Big Hollow for even more outdoor thrills. Don’t forget your water bottle and lunch—this is one camp you won’t want to miss! Participants should bring a sack lunch each day. Firefly 1 Night Camp Ages 7-9 June 22nd-25th from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm $50 Discover the magic of the outdoors at night with this exciting camp! Campers will catch fireflies, go canoeing, explore the night sky out at Big Hollow Recreation Area, and stomp through the creek. Campers learn about owls and other nocturnal creatures through an owl pellet dissection, and take part in campfire creations and other fun projects around the fire. One day of this camp will take place at Big Hollow Recreation Area for even more outdoor adventure. Darkwings 2 Night Camp Ages 10-12 July 6th-9th 7:00 pm-10:00 pm $50 This camp is a repeat and features the same activities. Campers will discover what happens in the natural world after dark as they learn about nocturnal animals and experience creek stomping at dusk. Along with evening adventures, campers will enjoy fishing, campfire creation, and canoeing. Get ready for exciting outdoor challenges and unforgettable nighttime discoveries. One day of this camp will be completed at Big Hollow. Caterpillar 2 Day Camp Ages 5-6 July 6th-9th, 9:00 am-11:00 am $50 This camp is a repeat and features the same activities. This camp invites explorers to experience the outdoors through play and discovery. Activities may include catching bugs, birding, meeting live animals, creek stomping, and floating boats that the campers create. Campers will take part in guided hikes, outdoor games, snacks, and engaging hands-on activities. Discovery 2 Day Camp Ages 7-9 July 13th-16th, 9 am-12:00 pm $60 This camp is a repeat and features the same activities. Join Discovery Camp for a fun-filled journey! Campers will explore fossils, build shelters, discover different habitats, and venture beyond Starr’s Cave to visit local partners. Throughout the week, campers will take part in outdoor adventures, interactive games, campfire creations, snacks, and other hands-on activities. It’s the perfect way to have a blast while discovering the wonders of the outdoors! Firefly 2 Night Camp Ages 7-9 July 13th-16th 7:00 pm-10:00 pm $50 This camp is a repeat and features the same activities. Discover the magic of the outdoors at night with this exciting camp! Campers will catch fireflies, go canoeing, explore the night sky out at Big Hollow Recreation Area, and stomp through the creek. Campers learn about owls and other nocturnal creatures through an owl pellet dissection, and take part in campfire creations and other fun projects around the fire. One day of this camp will take place at Big Hollow Recreation Area for even more outdoor adventure. Young Naturalist Day Camp Ages 12-14 July 27th-30th 9:00 am- 1:00 pm $75 Enjoy outdoor recreation and discover what it’s like to be a naturalist! Campers will learn skills like archery, fishing, exploring flora, creating projects around the campfire, and even have the opportunity to meet a professional researcher. Games and other hands-on activities round out the fun-filled experience. This camp will include a visit to Big Sand Mound, and transport is provided. The van will leave Starr’s Cave at 9:15 and return by 1:00 on this day. Participants should bring a sack lunch each day.
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Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available. If the camp fees are a financial hardship, please contact us to inquire about assistance.
Volunteers
Most camps need volunteers to assist our staff with the exception of Polliwog. If you would like to be a volunteer for a week of camp, contact SCNC at 319-753-5808
Disabilities
Camp activities can be designed to accommodate children of different abilities; please let us know of any special needs when you register.
