Nature Explorers Camp

Nature Explorers Camp offers exploration, experimentation, and hands-on investigation through experiences outdoors and outdoor adventures. Camp activities take place in a variety of settings and often on uneven terrain, and many activities are designed to support students with diverse learning abilities. Families are asked to send campers with lunch and snacks, layers, clothes that can get dirty during exploration, sturdy closed-toe shoes, a water bottle, hat or sun protection, and any medicine the child needs, along with instructions the child can follow, since the Museum does not provide lunch or administer medication.

• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: Week-long day camps during Summer, Spring, and Winter breaks, with daily drop-off from 8:30–9:00 am and pick-up from 3:00–3:30 pm
• Price: General pricing varies depending on length of camp; sibling and Museum Member discounts of $20 off (Family Level & Above) are available using the code CampSib when registering a sibling

Nature Explorers Camp is part of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s seasonal day camps for K–6th grade. The Museum has been connecting people to the wonders of nature for over 100 years and states that it connects people with science and nature to inspire stewardship of the natural world. Scholarships are available through a Scholarship Fund supported by donations from community members, with the stated goal of reducing barriers to science camps for families who would otherwise not be able to afford these experiences.

Last updated March 11, 2026.