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Nature Explorers Day Camp at Minnehaha

Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 7, 2025

Age at least 9 yrs but less than 12 yrs, Mixed

Nature & EnvironmentCamps & Clinics

Description

Delight in nature explorations while playing outside this summer! Follow your curiosity to map the park, discover what creatures live in a creek, and adventure through gardens in search of cool plants and pollinators. Meet live education animals up close, then hike to seek wildlife, or the clues they leave behind. Check out the waterfall and cool off at the wading pool. We’ll cap off the week on Thursday with a hike to go canoeing at Lake Hiawatha. Each day is sure to offer a summer adventure full of outdoor fun in nature!

Camp pick up is from 3-4 pm

We recognize that unstructured time is important and often hard to find, so we’ve built some into the end of the camp day. We also recognize that families have different schedules, and some need an earlier or later check out time. The naturalists don’t lead structured activities between 3-4, but provide support as campers run their own games, make art, or socialize.

* Pick up on Thursday only will be at Lake Nokomis Playground

ALL youth activity fees are fully discountable at checkout for Minneapolis residents - no code needed! See our discount qualifications here.

Activity meeting dates

Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 7, 2025

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

More Information

Number of sessions4

DepartmentEnvironmental Education Programs

Registration dates

MembersMar 5, 2025 12:00 PM to Jul 27, 2025 10:00 PM

Resident non-membersMar 5, 2025 12:00 PM to Jul 27, 2025 10:00 PM

Non-resident non-membersMar 5, 2025 12:00 PM to Jul 27, 2025 10:00 PM

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Full

Waiting List registration is open. One person on waiting list.

Notes

Our Nature Explorers Camp is the SAME ACTIVITY SCHEDULE EACH WEEK - Please limit registration to one week per child per location.

We will spend as much time outside as possible, but day camp will be based out of the Longfellow House, 4800 S Minnehaha Park Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 within Minnehaha Regional Park.

* Pick up on Thursday only will be at Lake Nokomis Playground, 2477 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417.

Every day when attending camps please:

Wear sunscreen
Bring a water bottle, snack and lunch
Dress to get wet and messy
Wear shoes for running
Bring a swimsuit and towel for swimming at the Wabun Wading Pool as weather allows