2026 Summer Nature Camps
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.
Cost: $325, $275 for Members
(unless stated otherwise)
Hawk Mountain Members receive $50 off of each week of camp. To become a member, please visit us at hawkmountain.org/join.
Camper drop off is between 8:30 - 8:45 AM.
Camper pick up is between 3:15 - 3:30 PM.
Once registered, parents/guardians must complete release forms digitally via Docusign. The release forms will be emailed to you automatically upon registering, but you can also find them here. Campers registered for multiple weeks only need to submit release forms once. Please note that these forms must be submitted no later than 2 weeks prior to the start date of your children's selected camp program(s).
Click here to read the Summer Camp Cancellation and Refund Policy.
Joining us for 2 weeks of camp or more? Receive a $25 off promo code to be used towards 1 week of camp. Promotional code can only be used twice. Discount is valid if you register for 2 weeks total which is equivalent to registering 2 campers for 1 week of camp each. Contact Jess Gary at [email protected] to inquire.
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, please click here.
* Hawk Mountain Sanctuary reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.
For questions, please email Jess Gary at [email protected].
Creative Creatures
June 15 - June 19
Uncover the natural world through art, music, and movement. Slow down to enjoy the process of making art and learn to use even the scraps for projects! Meet live animals to inspire your imagination! Make art and new friends under the shade of Hawk Mountain this summer!
All About Animals
June 22 - June 26
Everyone loves animals, right? Join us for the All About Animals camp at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary to take a deep dive into every group of animals – big and small. We will hike through the forest, play games, make crafts, meet live animals and even travel to an offsite location to explore!
Eco Engineers
4 DAY CAMP! | June 29 - July 2
Cost: $260, $220 for Members
Welcome to the camper where we ask why and how! This week campers will investigate the wonders of the natural world through experiments and hands-on activities. Live animals and special guests’ presentations are sure to be a blast!
Junior Veterinarian
July 6 - 10
Dreaming of a career as a veterinarian? Your journey starts here! Dive into the world of veterinary science as we learn the ins and outs of animal care, welcome in special guests and put your own skills to the test in a camp you’ll never forget!
Wild Survivors: Maps, Traps and Shelters
July 13 - 17
Challenge yourself in the great outdoors! Learn survival skills through hands-on experiences while building new friendships. Discover how humans, plants, and animals survive in the wild. Learn to build a shelter, use a compass, and put your skills to the test!
Wild Survivors: Earth, Wind and Fire
July 20 - 24
Would you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Unleash your wild side in this hands-on interactive camp! Learn how to start a fire, understand the blowing wind and how it all ties together on planet earth!
Animal Adventures
July 27 - July 31
Calling all creatures great and small!!! Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, Reptiles and Amphibians! Hands-on activities, games, and crafts will help us discover the animal kingdom! Then we will travel to an offsite location for even more animal fun!
Streams to Skies
August 3 - 7
Step into the best classroom – the great outdoors! Uncover the life of the wild from the cold-water streams and rivers to the vast blue sky! We will even travel to an offsite location to discover it all. Adventure awaits!