Dodge Nature Center Camps

Dodge Nature Center Camps offers Spring Break Camp, Summer Camp, and Fall Break Camp for kids in grades K-8. Spring Break Camp is a single-day camp in March from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and costs $70 per day. Summer Camp runs Monday through Thursday from mid-June to early August, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and costs $280 per week. Fall Break Camp is a single-day camp in October from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and costs $75 per day.

Programs

• Spring Break Camp — Kids in Grades K–8 · Single-day camps in March, 8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · $70 per day · Main Property in West St. Paul or Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove. Scholarships are available.
• Summer Camp — Kids entering Grades 1–8 · Weekly camps (Monday–Thursday), mid-June to early August, 8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · $280 per week · Main Property in West St. Paul or Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove. Some camps have an added materials or travel fee.
• Fall Break Camp — For kids in Grades K–8 · Single-day camps in October, 8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · $75 per day · Main Property in West St. Paul and Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove. Scholarships are available.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Price range: $70–$280

About the provider

Dodge Nature Center Camps has been operating since 1967. Its mission is to provide exceptional experiences in nature through environmental education. Registration uses SmartRec by Amilia, and registration opens yearly in January for summer camp, in February for spring break camp, and in September for fall break camp.

For summer camp, there is no camp the week of the Fourth of July. Fall Break Camp registration is first-come, first-served. Scholarships are available for spring break and fall break camps.

Last updated November 4, 2026.