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Nature Day Camp welcomes school-aged campers, 6-11 years old.

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Welcome! Summer is a wonderful time to be outside discovering the natural beauty that surrounds us here in Northern Michigan! It also presents a perfect opportunity to engage your child in a different kind of learning — the kind that lasts a lifetime and doesn’t require the internet or a textbook.

Our tried-and-true curricula of hands-on, outdoor experiences will inspire your child’s innate curiosity, creativity, and empathy for the plants, animals, and ecosystems that elevate Northern Michigan to be among the most beautiful places on Earth.

Nature Day Camp is a 10 week State of Michigan Licensed Day Camp program. Camp runs each week from Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm and welcomes school-aged children, 6-11 years old.

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  • A session (week) of full day camp costs $. This includes a non-refundable deposit of $.

  • Nature Day Camp 2025 welcomes campers ages 6-11 years old. Campers will be part of specific age-appropriate cohorts.

  • What to Pack:

    • Refillable water bottle

    • Lunch

    • Snack (x2- pack more than you think they need!)

    • Sun hat

    • Properly fitting closed toe shoes

    • Sweatshirt/jacket

    • Spare clothes (socks, pants, underwear)

    • Rain coat

    • Water shoes (or shoes that can get wet)

    • Sunscreen & Bug spray

    What NOT to Pack:

    • Flip flops

    • Umbrellas

    • Dress up clothes/costumes

    • Clothing that needs to stay “‘clean”

    • Electronics (including game devices, smart watches, tablets, cell phones, etc.)

    • Toys from home

  • Sample Daily Schedule

    • 9:00 am: Drop off/Check-in

    • 9:30 am: Morning Meeting

    • 10:00 am: Morning Snack

    • 10:15 am: Morning Activity Time

    • 12:00 pm: Lunch/Free Play

    • 1:15 pm: Afternoon Activity Time 1

    • 2:30 pm: Afternoon Snack

    • 2:45 pm: Afternoon Activity Time 2

    • 3:30 pm: Pack up to head home

    • 4:00 pm: Pick up/Check-out


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Questions? Please email Education & Camp Director, Rachel Straughen: rstraughen@gtcd.org

The Boardman River Nature Center and Nature Day Camps are a State of Michigan Licensed Day Camp Site and Program.