2025 Summer Camps

Sci-fi Ecology Camps (June 9-12, June 23-26) and Wild Water Wonder Camps (July 14-17, July 28-31) are FULL! Contact Jenny Hengel to get on a waitlist.

Sci-Fi Ecology Camp (FULL)

Ages 7-11
June 9-12 OR June 23-26
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
$200/week ($40 off for Outdoor U members)

Wild Water Wonders (FULL)

Ages 7-11
July 14-17 OR July 28-31
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
$200/week ($40 off for Outdoor U members)

NEW! Nature Adventure Camp

Ages 12-14
Tues-Thurs, July 8-10
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
$150/week ($30 off for Outdoor U members)

NEW! Natural Career Exploration
Tuesday, July 1 ~ Ages 15-17

More Information

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Details

Campers can attend multiple camp themes, but not the same theme twice.
Early and late care available.
Sibling discounts available when siblings attend the same camp.
Scholarships available on a limited basis. Contact Jenny Hengel for details.
All campers receive a camp t-shirt. Campers registered by June 1 are guaranteed to receive their tshirt during their camp week. Registrations received after June 1 may need to pick up or have their shirt mailed at a later date.

Session Descriptions

Sci-Fi Ecology Camp
We have discovered Planet Arboretum! Collect, study, identify, and name the creatures of this “new” planet in this sci-fi-meets-nature camp. Ages 7-11.

Wild Water Wonders
Dive into the wet, watery world of the Abbey Arboretum! Learn about creatures who depend on water, and explore damp and wet places they call home. Ages 7-11.

Nature Adventure Camp
Roam the Abbey Arboretum with us this summer, performing classic camp activities including canoeing and dart-throwing, as well as exploring plants and animals. Ages 12-14.