About
Wesselman Woods Youth Programs includes Little Eco-Scholars, Junior Forest League, and Summer Camp. Little Eco-Scholars includes games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape. Junior Forest League includes Nature Playscape exploration, animal encounters, guided hikes, and nature-based games and projects. Summer Camp includes animal encounters, guided hikes, and Nature Playscape exploration.
Programs
- Little Eco-Scholars — 3-5 · Select Fridays, 9:00 AM; September through April · Introduces environmental and ecological principles through games, simple projects, and exploratory play in the Nature Playscape.
- Junior Forest League — 6-12 · Monthly on Saturdays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; September through April · $40 per session · Youth program with Nature Playscape exploration, animal encounters, guided hikes, and nature-based games and projects.
- Summer Camp — One week per camp, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM; five weeks each summer · $200 · Weekly summer camps with animal encounters, guided hikes, and Nature Playscape exploration.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–12 years old
- Price range: $40–$200
- General schedule: Youth programs are offered weekly and monthly. Little Eco-Scholars meets on select Fridays September through April. Junior Forest League meets once a month September through April. Summer Camp is offered five weeks each summer.
- Facility hours: Tue-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-5:00 PM; closed Mondays; winter season (November-March) closes at 4 PM
About the provider
The mission of Wesselman Nature Society is to preserve and protect Wesselman Woods and Howell Wetlands for future generations through conservation, education, research, and by providing equal access to nature.
Little Eco-Scholars is tailored to children ages 3 to 5 and their families, and parents/guardians are encouraged to participate. Junior Forest League is a drop-off program. Summer Camp does not offer before or after care. For Junior Forest League, children should bring a lunch and water bottle and leave other items at home. Refund requests for Junior Forest League must be submitted at least one week prior to the scheduled session; cancellations less than one week prior will not be refunded.
Last updated October 25, 2026.
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