Monday, March 18: Forest staff will be conducting tree clearing operations on Camp Gifford Road. The road will remain open to through traffic.

Monday, March 18: Forest staff will be conducting tree clearing operations on Camp Gifford Road. The road will remain open to through traffic.

Summer Camps
for Ages 9 to 12

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Art in Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)

Have you ever painted by an oak tree? Or used natural materials to make a collage? Campers will find their creative side in our Art in Nature camp!

During the week, we’ll use the natural world around us to create various art pieces, including drawings, paintings, collages, writings, poetry, and more! We will also have fun with classic camp activities like learning archery, making a campfire, and playing games outside! Our goal is for campers to have a memorable camp experience while making friends and learning teamwork along the way.

Camp is Monday-Friday, with drop-off starting at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up starting at 3:00 p.m. Registration includes one camp morning at Tree Rush Adventures!

Session 1: June 3-7 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 8-12 (SOLD OUT)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Camp Wa-Kon-Da at 402 Forest Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005
Capacity: 20
PROGRAM FEE:  $255 for members and $320 for non-members. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. For questions, see our Member FAQ Page.

REGISTER FOR ART IN NATURE CAMP TODAY!

Session 1: June 3-7 
Session 2: July 8-12 (SOLD OUT) 

 


 

Challenge Camp (SOLD OUT)

Can you navigate your way around the forest? Can you perfect your archery skills? Can you spark the biggest campfire to make s’mores? Are you up for the challenge?

We will spend the week getting to know your camper through hiking, archery, campfire building, and playing games outside! Our goal is for campers to have a memorable camp experience, while making friends and learning teamwork along the way.

Camp is Monday-Friday, with drop-off starting at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up starting at 3:00 p.m. Registration includes one camp morning at Tree Rush Adventures!

Session 1: June 17-21 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 15-19 (SOLD OUT)
Session 3: July 22-26 (SOLD OUT)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Camp Wa-Kon-Da at 402 Forest Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005
Capacity: 20
PROGRAM FEE:  $255 for members and $320 for non-members. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. For questions, see our Member FAQ Page.

REGISTER FOR CHALLENGE CAMP TODAY!

Session 1: June 17-21 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 15-19 (SOLD OUT)
Session 3: July 22-26 (SOLD OUT) 

 


 

Forest Lab (SOLD OUT)

From bird nests high in the trees to animal tracks in the mud, each organisms found at Fontenelle Forest is an opportunity to learn something new! If your camper loves science, learning new things, creating with their hands and getting messy then Forest Lab Camp is for them!

We will spend the week conducting various nature-based science activities! Campers will also enjoy classic camp activities like learning archery, making a campfire and playing games outside! Our goal is for campers to have a memorable camp experience while making friends, learning teamwork and making new discoveries about nature along the way.

Camp is Monday-Friday, drop-off starting at 8:30 AM and pick-up starting at 3:00 PM. Registration includes one camp morning at TreeRush Adventures!

Session 1: June 24-28 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 29 – August 2 (SOLD OUT)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Camp Wa-Kon-Da at 402 Forest Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005
Capacity: 20
PROGRAM FEE:  $255 for members and $320 for non-members. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. For questions, see our Member FAQ Page.

REGISTER FOR Nature’s Engineers TODAY!

Session 1: June 24-28 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 29 – August 2 (SOLD OUT)

 


 

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Attention parents

Please download our CAMP FAQ, which includes general information about camp, as well as COVID-19 safety Policies & cancellations.

For additional questions not answered in these documents call Visitor Services at 402-731-3140.



CANCELLATION POLICY

For all camps, cancellations prior to the Friday before the camp start date will receive a full refund. Once camp has started, refunds are not provided.

For all cancellations, please contact Visitor Services at 402-731-3140.

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