The Ridges Sanctuary Youth & Family Programs

The Ridges Sanctuary Youth & Family Programs offers Backpack Adventure Camp. Campers use a Ridges Adventure Pack during the week and take it home at the end. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 am to noon, with sessions for ages 4-6 and 7-11.

Programs

• Backpack Adventure Camp — 4-6 and 7-11 · Monday through Friday, 9 am to noon · $200–$215 per week · Summer camp with weekly sessions; members $200, public $215. Space is limited per session.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–11 years old
• Price range: $200–$215 per week
• General schedule: Camps are held Monday through Friday, 9 am to noon.
• Facility hours: Sunday–Monday 9 am - 3 pm; Tuesday–Saturday 9 am - 4 pm

About the provider

Backpack Adventure Camp is a summer camp with weekly sessions. Members pay $200 per week and the public pays $215 per week. Public registration goes live at 12:00 am on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Sessions are listed for June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, and July 27-31, 2026. Preregistration is required for most events, space is limited per session, and camps meet Monday through Friday, 9 am to noon.

Preregistration is required to attend most events. Space is limited per session. Refunds: 20 days prior full refund minus $10 processing fee; 14 days prior 50% refund; less than 13 days prior no refund. Refunds will not be provided for campers registered in the incorrect age group. Camps meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center unless otherwise noted.

Last updated September 22, 2026.