School is OUT, and KNC Nature Camp is IN! Join the KNC Camp staff for a day of fun while school is out for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Each camp will offer hiking, outdoor adventure, arts and crafts, and visits from KNC animal ambassadors. Kids will meet at the Camp Barn for a day of fun and exploration in nature. Check out the dates and themes below.
Pre-K – Kindergarten (Ages 4-6): Half Day, 9 am – Noon
Fee: $36 KNC members/$40 non-members
Mammal Magic: Winter Edition
Monday, February 2, 9 am – Noon
Join us for a cozy winter adventure as we explore how mammals stay warm, survive, and thrive in the cold! Through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and playful learning, campers will discover the amazing superpowers furry animals use—like hibernation, camouflage, and winter adaptations. Get ready for a magical season of discovery, creativity, and wild winter fun!
Look ahead to the Spring Equinox: Hello, Spring!
Friday, February 27, 9 am – Noon
Little explorers will learn about the coming first day of spring. Children will look for signs of winter and notice if there are any signs of Spring on the horizon. We’ll warm up, in our imagination and creativity with sun crafts. Campers will learn that spring is a special time when the Earth wakes up, and everything begins to grow again.
Grades 1-5: Full Day, 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $54 KNC members/$60 non-members
Surviving the Snow: Mammal Style!
Monday, February 2, 9 am – 4 pm
Bundle up and step into the wild world of winter survival! Campers will explore how mammals stay warm, find food, and adapt to snowy habitats through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and creative play. From tracking animal footprints to testing out winter survival strategies, kids will discover the clever ways furry creatures conquer the cold—mammal style!
Look ahead, Spring is Coming: Spring Equinox
Friday, February 27, 9 am – 4 pm
Students will explore how the Spring Equinox brings more daylight, warmer weather, new plant growth, and active wildlife. We’ll explore the ground to notice what signs of winter we see and if we can discover any signs that winter is breaking!