Nature Camps for Kids

Nature Camps for Kids offers Mini Camps, where children ages 1-5 explore nature with an adult buddy through crafts, activities, songs, and stories. Each camp typically includes a snack, a craft, and time outdoors. The program also offers Earth Adventures with hands-on activities such as swimming, canoeing, hiking, outdoor play, and nature exploration, plus Adventure Club with hiking, games, snack time, and crafts.

Programs

• Mini Camps — Ages 1-5 with an adult buddy · Year-round · Children ages 1-5 explore nature with their adult buddy through crafts, activities, songs, and stories. Each camp typically includes a snack, craft, and time outdoors.
• Earth Adventures — Ages 6-12 · All-day, week-long camp · Children explore the natural world with hands-on activities like swimming, canoeing, hiking, outdoor play, and nature exploration. Join us for one week or for the summer.
• Adventure Club — Ages 5-12 · Once a week on Tuesday mornings from 9am to noon · A taste of the Earth Adventures experience with hiking, games, snack time, and crafts.
• History Camp — Ages 6-12 · Wednesday mornings from 9am to noon · Travel back in time to see what life was like in the past. Campers visit historic sites, learn historic ways of doing things, and enjoy hands-on activities.
• X-treme Camp — Ages 10-15 · Four unique day trips · Older kids seeking more adventure will enjoy activities like horseback riding and rock climbing.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–15 years old

About the provider

For over 40 years, since 1982, children have enjoyed camp experiences with the Macon County Conservation District. The mission of the Macon County Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural and cultural resources by acquiring, maintaining, and restoring areas of natural and cultural significance within Macon County, and to protect and preserve those spaces for the education, recreation, and enjoyment of all its citizens in perpetuity. Experienced staff provide age appropriate activities for children ages 1-15.

Experienced staff provide a safe, caring atmosphere with age appropriate activities for children ages 1-15. Adults and teens (ages 13-17) can assist with camp activities as volunteers. All applicants are screened and must attend volunteer training prior to helping with camp.

Last updated August 22, 2026.