Wild Nature Project Summer Camps

Wild Nature Project Summer Camps includes Dragonfly Camps and Little Turtles Camp. The Dragonfly camps are listed as summer camps, and the program page mentions wilderness survival skills, wildlife tracking, wild edible and medicinal plants, bird language, and nature studies. The 2026 Dragonfly Day Camp for ages 6-10 meets Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and costs $295 per week, with after care from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm for $100 for the whole week. The Dragonfly Camp for ages 10-14 meets Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and costs $295 per week, with after-care from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday for $100 per child.

Programs

• Dragonfly Camps — Ages 6-10 and Ages 10-14 · Summer camps; 2026 summer camps are full and sign-up is on the waiting list.
• Dragonfly Day Camp for ages 6-10 — Ages 6-10 · Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm · $295 per week · 5-day outdoor camp; after care available 2:00-4:30 pm each day for $100 for the whole week; waiting list only at this time.
• Dragonfly Camp for ages 10-14 — Ages 10-14 · Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm · $295 per week · No overnight portion this year; after-care available 2:00-4:30 pm Monday-Friday for $100 per child; waiting list only at this time.
• Little Turtles Camp — Ages 4-6 · Listed on the Wild Nature Project Summer Camps page.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–14 years old
• Price range: $295 per week

About the provider

Wild Nature Project is celebrating 23 years of nature-connection, wilderness survival skills, wildlife tracking, and nature studies since 2003. Its leadership team includes Kevin Glenn, Josh Jackson, and Eliza Dowd. The mission is to facilitate connective and meaningful experiences for people of all ages through immersive experiences in the natural world and to be mentors of connection, consciousness, creativity, and passion.

2026 summer camps are full. Sign up on the waiting list. Camp List Form puts a child on the lottery list. Limit of 1 week per child for Dragonfly Camps ages 6-10. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration. If you need to cancel or change a date, the deposit may be credited to your account if the spot is filled. Partial scholarships may be available. There will not be an overnight portion of the camp this year.

What families say

“Wild Nature Project has been such a positive experience for my three kids (and for myself!). Not only have they learned about nature, but they've also learned invaluable lessons about themselves. Truly life changing!” — -Dan Caldwell

“We luckily were able to send our girls to WNP the week we moved to Bloomington and we’ve been thankful ever since! The opportunity to be outside and learn about nature is invaluable. We love, love, love WNP!” — -Abby Meyer

“My boys have been attending Wild Nature Project for years. Kevin and his co-teachers are the best! I always feel like my children get a wonderful chunk of time in nature and they learn so much too. Send your kids here whenever you can!” — -Anastacia

Last updated September 4, 2026.