Mini Camps
Children ages 1-5 with an adult buddy
If you have one little guy or several under the age of 6, this is a great opportunity to bring everyone to ONE CAMP. In this hour long camp, children will learn to analyze their surroundings and begin their love of exploration of the outside world through crafts, activities, songs, stories and hikes. These camps are a great stepping stone for little ones to spend time with other children and have the comfort of a loved one nearby. Please remember to dress for the weather since we’ll be playing outside. A prepackaged goodie and bottle of water will be available for snack time for each child. Location for these programs will be in the Rock Springs Nature Center – Washburn Classroom. Each camp accepts a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 12. Mini Camps are $8 per child. Online registration required.
2025 Spring Mini Camps
Full, Bright Moon
Thursday, March 20, 9:30-10:30am
Discover why the moon looks different throughout the month, and find out how it glows.
Rumbling Storms
Thursday, April 3, 9:30-10:30am
Find out why springtime brings rumbly, thundering storms.
Colorful Spring Flowers
Thursday, April 17, 9:30-10:30am
Take a walk to look for wildflowers and see what colors they come in.
2025 Summer Mini Camps
This summer’s Mini Camp theme is Ecosystem Explorers.
Happy Habitats
Learn about some local habitats and the animals that live in them.
No Bones About It
Find out which animals don’t have bones and learn how they get around without them.
Bendy Backbones
Learn about animals with bones and meet one up close.
Hot or Cold?
Discover what kinds of animals are warm- and cold-blooded and meet some in person.
Who Has the Time?
Learn about daytime and nighttime animals and what makes them unique.
Creative Camouflage
Investigate how some animals blend in with their environment and see if you can, too.
Food Chains
Learn what a food chain is and look for examples in the prairie and forest.
You Are What You Eat
Think about your favorite food and learn what animals love to eat.
Nature’s Cleanup Crew
Discover some of the decomposers that are hard at work in nature.
