Fall nature camps are offered during school Thanksgiving break.
Each camp focuses on the incredible natural world and includes lessons and crafts or other activities, and a hike. We encourage kids to dress appropriate for the weather (usually layers for fall) and to wear clothes that can get a bit dirty. We will be outside, after all!
Camps are daily and five hours each. Descriptions, dates, times and fees will be listed under each weekly camp title. Please refer to the column to the right for info on how to register.
Post-Camp Care: 3 pm – 4 pm (No post-camp care for Camp 5)
Post-Camp Care Price: $10 per camper/camp
Camps are listed below by age range: 5, 6-7 and 8-11. We can’t wait to have your child join us!
Cancellation/Refund Policy
A cancellation fee of 10% will apply to all cancellations made more than 14 days before the start of a camp. No refunds will be given if cancellation is 14 days or less before the camp. A rescheduling fee of $10 will apply for each camp change requested. A 24-hour notice to reschedule is required. Please note that the ACTIVE Network processing fee is non-refundable as that is a fee not collected by EYNC.
Price: $75 Non-member | $70 Member
Hours: 10 am – 3 pm (5 hours) EXCEPT Camp 5
Camp 5 Hours: 10 am – 1 pm (3 hours)
Price: $45 Non-Member | $40 Member
CAMP 5: Fabulous Fish – Wednesday, November 22
Age 5 Only
10 am – 1 pm
It’s that time of year again when the amazing salmon run is underway! We will be hiking to the river in search of these incredible fish swimming in the water and completing their life cycle on the river’s edge. Make sure to hold your nose, it’s going to be stinky!
Coyote Trackers – Monday, November 20
Ages 6 – 7
10 am – 3 pm
Pounce into the wild world of coyotes! Find out how they hunt, adapt, and navigate the world using their incredible senses! Learn to tap into your inner coyote by identifying animal tracks, listening to the calls of the wild, and following the signs that animals have left behind. Uncover the stories these remains tell us through keen observation. Adventure is waiting for you!
Trails and Tales – Tuesday, November 21
Ages 6 – 7
10 am – 3 pm
The oak woodland is bustling with stories to tell. Listen to the animals in the Nature Study Area and discover the tales they share. Learn how the trickster coyote was pranked by woodpeckers, and how the hummingbird came to eat only nectar and insects! Explore a variety of nature stories and find inspiration in the great outdoors to create your own.
Nature Detectives – Wednesday, November 22
Ages 6 – 11
10 am – 3 pm
What kinds of wildlife live in the Nature Study Area? How do we know where they go? Follow your camp leader through the oak woodland to learn tips and tricks on how to properly identify animal footprints, scat, and more! Keep track of your findings in your own field journal (journals provided).
Happy Hikers – Monday, November 20
Ages 8 – 11
10 am – 3 pm
Expand your exploration as we hike the 3-mile loop in Ancil Hoffman Park. Will we spot deer and coyote from the top of the bluff? Will fish splash by as we take a break by the river? Pack your snack and water in a backpack for an amazing outdoor adventure!
Resting Reptiles – Tuesday, November 21
Ages 8 – 11
10 am – 3 pm
Do you have a fascination for all things that are scaly, slimy, and slithery? Come join us to find out why these cold-blooded creatures don’t like the cold, what they do during the winter months, and how they survive such freezing temperatures. Observe how incredibly resilient and adaptable reptiles are, and get a closer look at live reptiles!
Nature Detectives – Wednesday, November 22
Ages 6 – 11
10 am – 3 pm
What kinds of wildlife live in the Nature Study Area? How do we know where they go? Follow your camp leader through the oak woodland to learn tips and tricks on how to properly identify animal footprints, scat, and more! Keep track of your findings in your own field journal (journals provided).
