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Summer Day Camps
2008 season
Download 2008 camp brochure (.pdf file)
Download a medical form (.pdf file)
Download a scholarship form (.pdf file)
(trouble downloading? click here)
page updated May 2, 2008
River Bend's day camp programs are for children who enjoy exploring the outdoors. Creative hands-on activities, games and crafts are age appropriate to encourage learning about nature while having fun. Camps are directed by an experienced environmental educator and staffed by trained, dedicated naturalists. Pre-registration and payment are required. Space is limited to maintain a small child-naturalist ratio. For a complete Summer Day Camp brochure and costs, or for more information, please call River Bend Nature Center at 507.332.7151 or e-mail Elaine for info.
Scholarships Available!!! (email for information)
Register and pay online for camps!
- We have a secure, online shopping cart. (view security/privacy info)
- You should have a copy of the brochure (download) for important information and camp details
- Return to this page as often as needed to select a new camp
- If needed, renew your membership or become a member online as well to get membership rates!
- If a camp you seek is not listed or crossed out, it is full - email for info
- Receive instant email confirmation of your registration and payment. In the unlikely event that a camp filled just prior to your enrollment, we will notify you as soon as possible.
- Do you have a question or comment about the cart or the process, please email!
Register for camp! (updated May 2, 2008 ) Camp sessions missing or shown crossed out ( Note that registration does not take place until payment is made Cancellation information: Refund less a $20 fee will be given if the cancellation is more than fourteen (14) days prior to the camp start date. If less than 14 days, refund less a $20 fee will be given only if we can fill the space. If we must cancel a camp session, you will receive a full refund. Email Elaine for more information. Partners Scholarship information: River Bend’s Partners Scholarship Program is available for families who want to attend our programs but cannot afford to pay the entire program fee. The scholarship funds are made available through the generous support of individuals and businesses in the area. Click here to download application and information form. Other helpful links Membership Page | Public Programs | Home School Programs
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You can become a member right now! If not yet a member, join today to receive membership discount on these camps and other benefits. Visit our membership page for additional options or for more information. If desired, feel free to make an additional donation.
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Tadpoles - Walkers ages 1-2 Bring your toddler to River Bend to begin the lifelong adventure of exploring nature. July 7, 9, 11 (Mon, Wed & Fri) - 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Cost: $25 members / $40 non-members |
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Polliwogs - Age 3 Puddles & Ponds: Using all our senses we’ll play in water and discover the plants and animals that make their homes in and around our wetlands. Children may attend on their own or be accompanied by an adult. Snack provided. Session 1A June 17-20 (Tues thru Fri) 9 to 11 a.m. Nature Pals: We’ll visit the forest, prairie, and pond to discover fun things about the plants and animals that live around us. Children may attend on their own or be accompanied by an adult. Snack provided.
Cost: $50 members / $65 non-members |
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Fledglings- Age 4 Peekin’ and Sneakin’: Get ready to look for all the little things around the nature center. We’ll peek under things and try to sneak up on things to see what we can discover. Children may attend on their own or be accompanied by an adult. Snack provided.
Animal Adventures: Join us to find out about reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects as we explore to discover where and how they live. Children may attend on their own or be accompanied by an adult. Snack provided.
Cost: $60 members / $75 non-members |
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Puddle Jumpers - Ages 5-6 Furry Fun – Furry animals are all around the nature center but most keep themselves well hidden. Get ready for lots of exploring as we discover the habits and habitats of these animals from the very small to the big and tall. Snack provided.
Splash! - Get your boots or old sneakers ready for a water adventure! We’ll explore the ponds, marshes and river to discover all the amazing things that call a watery world home or that come to visit these incredible wetlands. Snack provided.
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What's up with Water? – Water is critical to life and so much fun to explore. Join your friends doing experiments, using some cool equipment, and discovering the incredible variety of life in the waters of River Bend. Snack provided.
Predators and Prey – Explore the forest, prairie and ponds to unravel the mysteries of predators and prey. Discover how animals balance the search for food Session 2B July 15-18 (Tues thru Fri) 9 to 12 noon Cost: $60 members / $75 non-members |
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Junior Naturalists - Ages 10-12 Searching for Streams at St. Croix St Park – July 21-25 (Monday thru Friday) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Camp Assistants Camp - Ages 13-17 Interested in gaining experience working with young children? Join us for this camp and you’ll learn natural history, group management, programming, and much more. This camp is free in exchange for you committing one or more weeks of your time to be an assistant at our summer camps this year. June 16-20 (Monday thru Friday) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Teen Adventure Camp - Ages 13-16 North to Grand Marais – explore many of Minnesota’s most beautiful scenic and historic places along the North Shore of Lake Superior. We will camp Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night at Gooseberry Falls St. Park. Day trips will include hiking to overlooks and waterfalls, swimming in lakes and rivers, and back water canoeing. Maximum enrollment limited to 10. Meals during trip, transportation, camping, and activity fees included. July 7-11 (Monday thru Friday) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Nature Explorers Camp I Everybody has their favorite parts of nature and those things they think are yucky. Spend the week with days full of exploring to figure out how all things, no matter what we think of them, are important in nature. Who knows, maybe you’ll change your opinion on what you think is yucky. Snack provided. Session A July 8-11 (Tues thru Fri) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Nature Explorers Camp II Observe and model patterns in nature for the basis of creative art projects. Explore the far reaches of River Bend in search of ideas and materials. After camp on Friday from 4:00 – 4:30 families are invited to join in for a snack and a display of the art projects created during the week. Cost includes all snacks, materials, and supplies. Session B August 5-8 (Tues thru Fri) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $125 for members / $140 for non-members
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Nature Explorers Camp III Get ready to explore the amazing wildlife, history and culture found along the Mississippi River. Each day we will explore a different location to discover new sites and aspects of North America’s mightiest river. Maximum enrollment limited to 12. Snacks and transportation to offsite locations provided.
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(E-mail or call Elaine at 507.332.7151 for waiting list or other info)
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