Silver Lake Nature Center Youth Programs

Silver Lake Nature Center Youth Programs includes Day-off from School Camps for ages 5-12. The camp day runs 9am-4pm and includes nature hikes, outdoor games, and hands-on crafts, with before-care from 8am-9am and after-care from 4pm-5:30pm for an additional $15 each. It also offers Preschool Programs with Nature Discovery Walk, Bugs and Beasties, Life in a Log, Ponds and Puddles, Hibernation Happens, Ponds in Winter, and a winter version of Bugs and Beasties.

Programs

• Day-off from School Camps — 5-12 · 9am-4pm; Before-care 8am-9am; After-care 4pm-5:30pm · $65–$80 per day · A full day nature camp with nature hikes, outdoor games, and hands-on crafts. Before-care and after-care are available for an additional $15 each.
• Preschool Programs — Spring-Summer-Fall; Winter · Programs listed include Nature Discovery Walk, Bugs and Beasties, Life in a Log (animal homes), Ponds and Puddles, Hibernation Happens, Ponds in Winter, and Bugs and Beasties (winter version).
• School, Homeschool, or Other Groups ~ Field Trips — $10–$12 per class · Guided nature hikes and environmental lessons for groups, with on-site programs, extended-stay option, and off-site pricing starting at $300 for a one-hour program.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Price range: $10–$80

About the provider

The mission of Silver Lake Nature Center is to inspire connections with Nature for people of all ages, interests, and abilities through education, recreation, preservation, research, and advocacy.

Day-off from School Camps require full payment at registration. Cancellations more than 7 days before class receive a 50% refund; cancellations less than 7 days before class receive no refund; no refunds for no-shows; if Silver Lake Nature Center cancels, a full refund is issued. For group programs, a $100 deposit is required to secure the date and the balance is due on or before the day of the program. Group programs at the site include a walk on the trails and use of the pavilion for picnic lunch and the Natural Play Area for Children.

Last updated October 22, 2026.