Summer Camps
for Ages 9 to 12

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Art in Nature Camp

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! Maximum capacity is 15 campers.

Session 1: June 5-9 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 10-14 (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: 15
PROGRAM FEE:  $245 for members and $310 for non-members. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT.

REGISTER FOR ART IN NATURE CAMP TODAY!

Session 1: June 5-9 (SOLD OUT) 
Session 2: July 10-14 (SOLD OUT) 

 


Challenge Camp

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! Maximum capacity is 15 campers.

Session 1: June 19-23 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 24-28 (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: 15
PROGRAM FEE:  $245 for members and $310 for non-members. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT.

REGISTER FOR CHALLENGE CAMP TODAY!

Session 1: June 19-23 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 24-28 (SOLD OUT) 

 


Nature’s Engineers 

From robin nests to beaver dams, the Forest has amazing creations made from nature! Your camper will learn this and about other natural structures in our Nature’s Engineers camp!

We will spend the week creating shelters and structures with STEM incorporations. We will also have fun with classic camp activities like learning archery, making a campfire, and playing outdoor games. Our goal for campers is to have a memorable camp experience, while making friends and learning teamwork 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 26- 30 (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: July 31 – August 4 (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: 15 for session 1; 20 for session 2
PROGRAM FEE:  $245 for members and $310 for non-members. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT.

REGISTER FOR Nature’s Engineers TODAY!

Session 1: June 26-30 (SOLD OUT) 
Session 2: July 31 – August 4 (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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