Welcome to Camp!
Here are a few of the often asked questions about registering for Camp. Our goal is to make sure your child has a great experience. Please contact us with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you this summer!
Explore more at KNC with 15+ miles of hiking trails, programs and special events, and rotating exhibits in the Visitor Center.
On view in KNC’s Exhibits Hall: Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge, Shared Science
Programs for all ages
From calligraphy to canning, there’s a program for every age and interest! See the Calendar here >
KNC’s scientific and land management activities include bird banding, community science, conservation work for endangered species, and managing wildlife habitat.
KNC membership gives you access to our Visitor Center, trails, exhibits, programs, and events with free admission for one year.
Our goal is to inspire everyone to experience nature everyday. You can help.
Here are a few of the often asked questions about registering for Camp. Our goal is to make sure your child has a great experience. Please contact us with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you this summer!
Participation in KNC programs is open to everyone. KNC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or political affiliation.
Please download and fill out the camper information form and optional financial assistance form.
Camper Information Form – Online
Unimmunized Child & Refusal of Treatment Waiver
Please upload completed financial assistance and immunization documents here >
Questions? Call us at (269) 381-1574 ext. 24.
We are grateful for all families and children getting outdoors, learning and exploring nature with KNC Camp. We understand life can hold unexpected changes. In hopes of offering quality programs with sustainable support, the following policy will guide KNC’s Camp refund practices.
Please notify us as soon as possible if you decide to cancel your camper’s enrollment in any session so we can open the spot to waiting campers. Please send in writing (email or mail) your name, the camper’s name and the session you are cancelling.
Registrant Cancellations
Switching Sessions
KNC Camp Cancellations
We are so grateful for our camp families. Thank you for your trust and support!
Save fuel by riding the KNC Camp Bus! Pick the stop that works best for you and register your child(ren) for the KNC Camp Bus along with their Camp session. The fee is $15 each way, per session. We offer convenient stops throughout Kalamazoo and Portage, both to and from camp, Monday through Friday, as referenced in the schedule below.
Bus Schedule (Monday through Friday)
Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to your stop. MORNING BUSES WILL LEAVE THE STOP AT THE TIMES BELOW. Afternoon buses arrive at the times below, will wait 5 minutes, then depart.
Bus Stop | Leaves | Returns |
West Main Street: Maple Hill Mall (Parking lot in front of Burlington, 5022 West Main Street, Kalamazoo) | 7:40 am | 4:20 pm |
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Rear parking lot, 1747 W Milham Ave, Portage) | 7:55 am | 4:05 pm |
Parkwood-Upjohn School (Park Street side, near parking lot, 2321 S Park St, Kalamazoo) | 8:10 am | 3:50 pm |
Bronson Park (St. John’s Place, next to First Presbyterian Church steps on South Street, 200 S Rose St, Kalamazoo) | 8:20 am | 3:40 pm |
Kalamazoo Eastside Neighborhood Association (front parking lot, 1301 E Main St, Kalamazoo) | 8:30 am | 3:30 pm |
Lincoln Elementary (by front parking lot, 912 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo) | 8:40 am | 3:20 pm |
Interfaith Homes (By the sign outside of the main driveway, 1037 Interfaith Blvd, Kalamazoo) | 8:50 am | 3:10 pm |
If you would like to pick up your child(ren) later than Camp’s 3pm end time, you can do so with KNC’s Camp After Care Program. After Care runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm for $20 per week. You can register your child(ren) for After Care along with their Camp session. Please note that campers picked up after 3:00 pm will be automatically charged the After Care fee of $20.