Summer Nature Fun

Do you remember those long lazy days of summer when you were a child, traipsing through the woods, building forts, turning over rocks and digging in the dirt? Your child can have those experiences and more in our Free Range Children Camps this summer. Children will be immersed in the exploration of nature through outdoor play, hands on activities and interactions with our birds of prey. Your child will be encouraged to become active and at ease outdoors while learning that the natural world provides endless adventures.

 

Why Nature for Children?

Unfortunately, many children today are growing up without positive outdoor experiences. Consequently, this lack of connection with the outdoors and nature will have a profound impact on public health, state and local economies, and environmental stewardship. To be effective and healthy leaders in the future, our children need to get outside and connect to the natural world now.

 

 

Every Kid Should Have a Chance to Go to Camp!

The Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo strives to make our camp experiences available to all children. If your family needs assistance to attend our Summer Nature Camp, please feel free to submit a confidential scholarship application. Please submit your application as early as possible. Funds are limited, and scholarships go quickly. Download Scholarship Form

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Call 719-549-2414 to Register for Summer Camp!

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For Campers entering Kindergarten:

Knee High Nature Explorers

Dates: July 5 - 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Tuesday - Friday
Cost: NRCP Members $45 Non-Members $55

Explore the wonders of nature during this half-day camp. Enjoy nature hikes, be inspired by stories, laugh your way through games, and create nature-themed art. Parents are welcome to stay and explore with us.

 

For Campers entering 1st - 3rd Grades:

Give a Hoot!

Dates: June27 - July 1 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily M-F
Cost: NRCP Members $125 Non-Members $135

Owls! Owls! Owls! Explore the world of owls and meet some owls up close.

Discovery Camp

Dates: July 18 - 22 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily M-F
Cost: NRCP Members $125 Non-members $135

Let’s discover the wonders of nature and have fun outdoors. We’ll let our imaginations run wild, as we create, explore, and play in nature. Our location provides the perfect place for you to just have fun. Opportunities for digging, hiking, splashing, climbing and fort building are abundant here in Rock Canyon. Through creative play and problem solving, children can develop important life skills while forming a deep connection to the natural world.

 

For Campers Entering 3rd - 5th Grades:

Wild About Water

Dates: June 13 - 17 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily M-F
Cost: NRCP Members $125 Non-Members $135

Let’s have a week of safe fun playing in and learning about water.

 

For Campers Entering 4th - 6th Grades:

Raptor Camp

Dates: June 20 - 24 or July 11 - 15 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily M-F
Cost: NRCP Members $125 Non-Members $135

Wild about birds of prey? Spend a week among these magnificent creatures and learn what it takes to run a rehabilitation center for raptors. You will spend the week exploring the world of birds of prey through hands on and up close activities. You will also participate in our efforts in caring for the ill, injured and orphaned birds at our raptor facilities.

Outdoor Adventures

Dates: August 1 - 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily M-F
Cost: NRCP Members $125 Non-Members $135

Experience a variety of outdoor recreation activities - fishing, hiking, and more!

For Campers Entering 6th - 8th Grades:

Raptor Naturalist Camp

Dates: July 25 - 29 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily M-F
Cost: NRCP Members $125 Non-Members $135

This camp takes our Raptor Camp to the next level. Campers will learn about bird of prey care and even learn to handle a bird of prey. We’ll conclude our week with presentations by our new Raptor Naturalists.