Learn techniques that people utilized hundreds of years ago in order to live off the land. Discover how past humans, plants, and wild animals survived, and listen to stories of the past. Campers will learn survival skills through hands-on experiences. Campers will safely build shelters, learn basic way-finding skills, procure food and water, and cook on a fire during this week of adventure. Meet some LIVE animal ambassadors and learn how they survive in the wild. This week-long, daily summer camp is designed for youth entering grades 4-6.
PLEASE NOTE: ONCE YOU HAVE PAID THE REQUIRED $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TO SECURE YOUR SPOT, YOU STILL MUST PAY THE REMAINING BALANCE. THIS IS NOW ON A SEPARATE PAGE. YOU CAN PAY THE REMAINING BALANCE HERE.
ALL FEES AND RELEASE FORMS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 2 WEEKS (14 DAYS) BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP YOU REGISTERED FOR. Thank you for your patience as we try a new registration process!
Our Summer Nature Camps, designed for youth entering grades 1st – 6th, get kids outdoors, developing a deeper connection with the natural world through fun and educational activities. We provide a professional environmental education specialist for each camp and limit group size based on optimal teacher-student ratios. Meeting live animals, hiking woodland trails, role-playing, making art and craft projects, learning from scientists and special presenters, exploring natural areas, telling and listening to stories, and conducting experiments fill the campers’ days. Off-site trips may be included to study water creatures or explore regional highlights.
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, daily
Cost: $265, $215 for Members (The $50 deposit goes towards the total price of camp.)
Campers can choose topics of interest or join us for the entire summer! Campers who register for 4 or more weeks can receive a $50 off promo code to be used towards 1 week of camp. Promotional code can only be used one time. Discount is valid if you register for 4 weeks total, which is equivalent to registering 2 campers for 2 weeks each. Contact Jamie Dawson at [email protected] to inquire.
Non-refundable $50 deposit required to reserve camp registration. Registrants can choose to pay deposit and balance at the same time online. Deposit must be paid online, balance can be paid online, in person, over the phone, or by mail-in check. Balance is due 2 weeks (14 days) before the first day of camp. You can pay the remaining balance here ONLY after paying the deposit.
Once registered, parents/guardians must download, complete, and submit via mail or email the following forms and waivers. All forms are due 2 weeks (14 days) before the first day of camp.
Behavioral and Sickness Policy Agreement
Medical Background & Health History Form
Photo & Video Release Form
Waiver & Release of Liability
* Hawk Mountain Sanctuary reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.
Click here to view the Cancellation and Refund Policy.
Do you know a young person who would benefit from time outdoors? The IDEA Fund Nature Camp Scholarship will cover the full tuition costs of Summer Nature Camp for each scholarship recipient. Partial aid may also be awarded. For more details and to submit an application, click here.