Nature Summer Camps: Nature camps and summer camps with nature studies as a major activity

Nature Studies Summer Camps in the Midwest US

Camp Fitch YMCA

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-17

N. Springfield, Pennsylvania

Established in 1914

Camp Fitch YMCA

Camp Fitch's century-old, classic sleep-away summer camp provides boys and girls aged 6-16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship and achievement. Kids feel like they belong here among our carefully vetted, highly committed, and caring staff who create transformative experiences on a gorgeous and well-maintained site on the shore of Lake Erie.

Most of our staff are college students: ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

YMCA Camp Nissokone & Ohiyesa

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 5-17

Holly and Oscoda, Michigan

Established in 1914

YMCA Camp Nissokone & Ohiyesa

Sparkling waters. Breathtaking sunsets. Trails leading to extraordinary adventures. Perfect for getting into nature for adventure and play under the careful guidance of responsible counselors. Living and playing as a team is a way of life at camp. Kids discover new skills, make friends, gain confidence, develop life and leadership skills, and practice teamwork, while celebrating shared achievements and learning from others' strengths. We ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Red Pine Camp for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp

Minocqua, Wisconsin

Established in 1937

Red Pine Camp for Girls

If you are seeking a camp which will contribute to your daughter's character and development, protect her welfare and safety, augment her happiness, and increase her self-esteem, Red Pine is it. Red Pine is a traditional girls residential camp that prides itself on professional staff, excellent maintenance & individual attention.

Individual activity programming is determined by abilities and interests, allowing campers to ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Foley

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-16

Pine River, Minnesota

Established in 1924

Camp Foley

Grow Grit. Investigate Independence. Camp Foley is committed to being a positive, fun, youth-centered place that has a warm, caring, family atmosphere. This allows campers to thrive on new friendships and experiences. With quality instruction in over 30 activities our campers can take healthy, safe risks.

Foley strives to partner with parents to continue helping our campers learn to be productive, connected, caring young people. ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Teton Valley Ranch Camps

Residential summer camp with separate sessions for boys and girls, ages 11-16

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Established in 1939

Teton Valley Ranch Camps

Our traditional, 30-day Ranch Camp allows campers to be fully immersed in what our 2,300-acre ranch and surrounding National Forests and Parks have to offer. From fly fishing in flowing rivers, summiting mountain peaks on a backpack or horse pack trip to Sunday rodeos and enjoying a well-earned s'more at the day's end, campers have an opportunity to try it all! Many of our campers arrive on the Ranch never having mounted a horse or strapped ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Swift Nature Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-15

Minong, Wisconsin

Established in 1964

Swift Nature Camp

Swift Nature Camp is an overnight nature camp for boys and girls ages 6-15. Our focus is to blend traditional summer camp activities while increasing a child's appreciation for nature, science and the environment.

Our special 1ST overnight campers, offering additional staff to provide support and encouragement to overcome homesickness and build confidence. The program welcomes no more than 50 first-time campers, and the special ...read more

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YMCA Camp Eberhart

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Three Rivers, Michigan

Established in 1909

YMCA Camp Eberhart

Sending kids to YMCA Camp Eberhart gives them the opportunity to learn and grow in an extraordinary environment. Situated on 200 wooded acres with over a mile of shoreline on Corey Lake, Camp Eberhart has been a treasured destination for children and families for more than 110 years. The skills learned during their time at camp will be used throughout their lives and they will never forget the time they spend here.

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Accredited by the American Camp Association

*The Amazing Me Day Camp

Coed Day Camp

Canton, Michigan

Established in 1999

An interactive week-long day camp that focuses on the human body and health designed for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Each day new body systems are explored and healthy habits are emphasized.

Camp runs one week 9:30am - 4:00pm. Campers are engaged in interactive games, dissections, hands-on activities, fieldtrips, and outdoor fun. A T-shirt and snacks are included.

*Camp Tanager

Residential coed summer camp

Mt. Vernon, Iowa

Established in 1926

Established in 1926 as a private, non-profit camp for children with health problems, Camp Tanager now serves over 600 children each summer. "Camperships" on a sliding fee scale permit all children to enjoy Camp Tanager regardless of income.

Children come to Camp Tanager to make friends, have fun, and learn through a camping experience. Campers may participate in the following variety of activities: Archery, Arts and Crafts, ...read more