Day camp programs at Pioneers Park Nature Center are designed to inspire a sense of wonder and build understanding of others and the natural world by providing outdoor experiences under the guidance of caring staff. We offer day camp programming during the summer and other school breaks year-round. Day camp and leadership opportunities are also available for teens.
Nature Camps
Summer Discovery Camp
Year-Round Explorers Camp
Summer Navigators Camp
Handbook for Parents and Caregivers
Scholarships are available to help Lincoln youth who do not have the financial means to attend Nature Camp. The scholarship program is made possible through contributions from our local community. Complete the Scholarship Form to be considered.
Register for Nature Camp
Enroll online or by phone at (402) 441-7895. A non-refundable enrollment fee of $25 is due at time of registration.
Discovery Camp is a half-day camp offered during the summer for young children, ages 3–6, to learn about the world around them. Camp activities and experiences are planned around seasonal changes and happenings at the Nature Center. Children have time to explore and investigate, play with other children in social setting, and express themselves through arts and crafts. Come prepared to be outdoors, get dirty, and have fun!
This camp program is for children who have completed kindergarten but who have not yet entered 6th grade. Explorers Camp activities include: hikes, creek exploration, pond investigations, archery, fishing, arts and crafts, and more. Participants will be outside most of each day and will need to bring a lunch, water bottle, and an extra change of clothes and closed-toe shoes daily. Guest presenters, special activities, and field trip experiences are also planned throughout the summer. Weekly activities will be emailed to registered participants prior to camp.
Summer day camps are held Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM through most of the summer break. Additional camp experiences for this age group are offered during Spring, Fall, and Winter Breaks in the school year.
This day camp program is for youth who have completed 6th grade and have not yet entered 9th grade. Navigators Camp immerses youth in outdoor learning and leadership building experiences. The Navigators camp experience includes outdoor recreation and nature exploration including, canoeing, archery, fishing, and hiking. Participants will also have opportunity to explore and learn about various habitats, native and invasive species, and build on their understanding of conservation and environmental issues. Guest presenters are also incorporated into the Navigators' experience. Participants will be outside most of each day and will need to bring a lunch, water bottle, and an extra change of clothes and closed-toe shoes daily. Weekly activities will be emailed to registered participants prior to camp.