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Summer Camps

Biology, Ecology, and Conservation

Summer Camp registration opens at 12pm on 1/15!

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Get outdoors and explore with My Nature Lab! 

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Our unique summer camps let kids get hands-on with animals at My Nature Lab and in the great outdoors. Pairing exploration and adventure with scientific techniques, our learning experiences are carefully curated to foster a lifetime of curiosity.

 Summer Camps 

Is your program of choice full? Email info@mynaturelab.org with the following information to be added to a waitlist:​​

Adult's full name and email, child's full name and date of birth, program of choice

Half Day Critter Camp

Ages 5-8

Single- and 4-Day Critter Camp

Ages 6-10

Field Biologists Camp

Ages 10-13

Field Biologists Overnight Camp

Ages 12+ or 14+

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 Half-Day Critter Camp (Ages 5-8) 

Tuesday and Thursday

Ages 5-8 as of the first day of camp

9-12 pm session OR 12:30-3:30 pm session

Open to 6 kids

$119

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This shorter camp experience offers all the excitement of Critter Camp at a pace that’s just right for younger adventurers and growing explorers. Campers will meet at My Nature Lab for one session to hold, feed, and learn about a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians, and meet in the field for one session at a nearby open space to explore local species while tromping through tall grass and dipping nets in cool creeks (weather permitting). Join us this summer for an unforgettable hands-on wildlife experience!

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Camp Dates

  • June 2 & 4

  • July 7 & 9

  • July 21 & 23

  • August 4 & 6​

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 Single- and Four-Day Critter Camp (Ages 6-10) 

4-Day Critter Camp ($399) - Monday to Thursday (unless otherwise noted)

Single Day Critter Camp ($99) - Friday

Ages 6-10 as of the first day of camp

9 am - 2 pm

Open to 10 kids

​​Who says learning has to stop when summer fun begins? At My Nature Lab, we believe an excellent education and an awesome adventure go hand in hand. We’ll spend part of the day learning about our local species while tromping through tall grass and dipping nets in cool creeks, and part of the day holding, feeding, and learning about the wide variety of reptiles and amphibians at our incredible facility. Join us this summer for an adventure your kiddos won’t soon forget!

Camp Dates (4-Day)

  • June 1-4

  • June 8-11

  • June 15-18

  • June 22-25

  • June 29-July 2

  • July 6-9

  • July 13, 14, 15, 17

  • July 20-23

  • July 27-30

  • August 3-6

Camp Dates (Single Day)​

  • June 5

  • June 12

  • June 19

  • June 26

  • July 3

  • July 10

  • July 24

  • July 31

  • August 7

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 Single-Day Field Biologists Camp (Ages 10-13) 

Tuesday

Ages 10-13 as of the day of camp

8 am - 1 pm

Open to 6 kids

$119

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Field Biologists Camp is a hands-on outdoor program for curious kids who want to experience wildlife the way real scientists do. Campers spend the morning exploring local habitats in search of reptiles and amphibians living in the wild.

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Each week, we meet at carefully chosen trailheads or natural areas that give us the best chance to encounter snakes, lizards, frogs, salamanders, and the ecosystems they depend on. Most locations are within two miles of My Nature Lab, though we may occasionally meet at other nearby Open Space properties to take advantage of seasonal conditions or special wildlife opportunities.

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Campers learn field skills such as observation, safe animal handling when appropriate, habitat assessment, data recording, and ethical wildlife practices, all while hiking, flipping rocks, walking creeks, and exploring with purpose. This camp is ideal for kids who love being outdoors, getting a little muddy, and learning through real-world experiences.

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Camp Dates​

  • June 2

  • June 16

  • June 30

  • July 7

  • July 14

  • July 21

  • July 28

  • August 4

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 Field Biologists Overnight Camps 

Field Biologists Overnight Camp - Arkansas ($2299)

June 7-12

Ages 14 and up as of the first day of camp

 

The Overnight Field Camp - Arkansas is a multi-day, high school–level field adventure exploring some of the best habitats in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Campers will learn real field techniques—road cruising, night hiking, creek walking, and species identification—while camping in state parks and traveling by van through prime wildlife areas. A highlight of the trip is a full day in the field with Dr. J.D. Willson and students from the University of Arkansas Herpetology Lab, where campers participate in active research and see how conservation science works in the real world. This camp is designed for curious, motivated teens who want hands-on science, late nights, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.

 

Field Biologists Overnight Camp - Nebraska ($1599)

June 22-25

Ages 12 and up as of the first day of camp

 

Join us for a four-day overnight adventure that blends travel, field biology, and hands-on wildlife exploration across northeastern Colorado and southwestern Nebraska. We’ll begin at My Nature Lab, then spend two nights camping at Enders Reservoir, searching shoreline, prairie, and backroad habitats for reptiles and amphibians by day and night. The trip includes herping along the South Platte River, learning to read habitats and animal signs, and a dedicated evening targeting invasive American bullfrogs while discussing their ecological impacts. This immersive camp emphasizes ethical field techniques, species identification, and experiencing wildlife where it actually lives—after dark, in the field, and up close.

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