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Summer Camps V2
Summer Classes at the Nature Center provide students with an exciting hands-on, experiential opportunity to explore our natural world. A variety of programs and topics offer an interactive, engaging way to learn about wildlife, ecology and the environment with classes ranging from Preschool to 8th Grade.
Weekly Summer Camps are available throughout June and July, offering a 9am–12pm schedule for children ages 3–5 years old, and a 9am–3pm schedule for 1st–8th graders.
Please note this change: All 2025 summer camps will run Monday through Thursday each week.
For questions regarding Summer Classes and enrollment please email our Registrar via email at amye@riverlegacy.org
Registration will begin on February 10th at midnight.
Set Campers on a Path to Love Nature!
Balanced curriculum with an experiential learning approach encouraging an exploration of nature.
Every session includes a trip into the woods, weather permitting, where classroom lessons come to life.
Each class has two highly qualified teachers with a maximum of 9-16 students.
registration for 2025 summer camps opens february 10th at midnight
Ages 3-5
Children must be 3, 4 or 5 by the session date in which they are enrolled to must have fully mastered toileting.1st-6th Grade
Children must be entering the grade next year.7th-8th Grade
Children must be entering the grade next year.tuition
Tuition is due in full at registration. Refunds (less a $25 processing fee) are made only for withdrawals 30 days in advance of the first class meeting. Withdrawal and refund requests must be submitted in writing. If a class is canceled by River Legacy Foundation, a full refund will be made. Once registration is complete, a fee of $25 will be required for each change of class request. A request must be submitted in writing along with the fee.
Limited Financial aid opportunities are available. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the Financial Aid form and email it to Sherrie Ripple, Director of Education, at sherrie@riverlegacy.org before you register.
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Good to Know
- Our student information and emergency release form is integrated into the online registration process.
- All classes have a hands-on science focus with engaging curriculum.
- Two qualified teachers per class.
- Students should wear closed-toe shoes and socks for all camps. (Please, no flip flops!)
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended and must be applied before entering the building.
- Students must be signed in and out of class each day by an authorized adult.
- Students in full day classes should bring a lunch and drink as noted. To help us safeguard the well-being of all our students, please do not send nut products.
Required Forms
Please complete after online registration. Link to the form is available during the registration process and in confirmation email.
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