ADVENTURE CAMPS
@PRAIRIE PARK NATURE CENTER
Camps are designed for children 6 to 13 years of age. Participants will explore science through outdoor adventures. Each week will focus on different wildlife, conservation, outdoor survival, extreme animals and much more. Each camp includes fishing, canoeing and archery. Live animal programs, games, crafts and lots of science and nature explorations will make this a memorable camp experience. Campers must bring a lunch and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. WE NOW OFFER EXTENDE CAMP HOURS. If you are interested in extending the summer fun for your child, sign up for an early drop-off and later pick-up. Look for the extended camp code of each week’s camp.
Find out when they’re available and enroll online this summer
THE FIRST PRAIRIE PEOPLE
Explore the challenges of the early prairies of Kansas as experienced by Native Americans. Learn how tools were made, what plants and animals were eaten and how people used the natural resources for their survival. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section A
KIDS SURVIORS
What is your survival IQ? Can you survive the most extreme environments like many animals? You will learn valuable survival skills while exploring the strategies animals use to survive daily life. Learn about navigation, fire building, water purification and how not to get lost. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section B
MOST EXTREME ANIMALS
Who is the fighter pilot of the animal world or the oldest creature on Earth? We will explore the most amazing feats of animals in this camp. Participate in the Animal Olympics and see if you can be as amazing as the most extreme animals. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section C
PLANET EXPLORERS
Investigate the habitats of the planet with activities that study the different regions of the world. Look at rainforest animals, take an imaginary trip to the desert and explore Kansas’s own prairie. Games, live animals and investigations help you explore the planet. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section D
ECO-ENERGY CAMP
Investigate the possibilities with all kinds of energy. Camp will focus on the power of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, water, magnetic and electricity. Build a solar oven and windmill, a kite and much more! Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section E
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Develop your naturalist skill by learning to identify animal tracks, read wildlife signs and find the secret hiding places of animals in the wild. Learn to identify snakes, bugs, and birds. Investigate how important good habitat is to the survival of animals in the wild. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section F
CREATURE QUEST
Hunt for the most extreme animals in nature and find out which need the most protection. This camp will highlight ways that animals are adapted to extreme conditions, wild ways of getting food, and the most bizarre survival techniques. Try your hand at Animal Olympics and find clues to nature’s more endangered critters. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours; campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section G
PLANET HEROES
Become a hero for the planet! This camp will promote kid activism for a better planet. Learn about recycling, reducing your carbon footprint, habitat conservation, renewable energy sources and more through fun games, investigative activities and field trips. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section H
JUNIOR NATURALISTS
Learn what being a Naturalist is all about. You will become a junior nature center naturalist for one week. Learn how to feed and care for the nature center animals and about their natural habitats and behaviors. You will develop other naturalist skills such as wildlife and plant identification, tracking, navigation and much more. You will meet professional biologists who work environmental jobs. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section I
LAST CHANCE SUMMER CAMP
Camp especially scheduled for homeschooled and private school students who may be getting an extra-long summer vacation. Campers will learn valuable survival skills like navigation, fire building, water purification and how to not get lost. Now offering 1.5 extra camp hours for a max of 20. To sign up for extended hours, campers must first be registered for regular camp.
Enroll in section J
Find out when they’re available and enroll online this summer