Nature Camp

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Registration Opens in December

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Camp Hours

Please note, times are different for Peeps, Overnight and winter Vacation camps.

MONDAY - THURSDAY
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FRIDAY
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

EXTENDED DAY*
Aftercare - Camp hours extend to 5:30 PM for additional fee.

*Not available all weeks or at all locations.

Nature Camp Registration Dates

  • December 15, 2023 - Registration Opens for 2024 Summer Camp season

NEW THIS YEAR!

VINS Members get early access to registration for 2024 Summer Camp Season

December 15 @ 6 AM*: Registration opens to VINS Members

December 15 @ 12 PM: Registration opens to ALL

*Registration will be open to VINS Members from 6 AM - 10 AM.  The registration portal will be closed between 10 AM and 12 PM.

  • Members can sign each child up for 2 camp sessions during the early registration.  More sessions can be added when registration opens to all.
  • A limited number of camp spots will be released to VINS Members during early registration.  The remaining spots will be available when registration opens at 12 PM.  If you do not get a spot in a camp session during early registration, check back when registration opens to all.
  • Waitlists will not be available during early registration.
  • Memberships must be purchased or renewed by Monday, December 11 to get access to early registration.
  • The parent/guardian must be a VINS Member in order to be eligible for this benefit.  You may not use a membership belonging to a family member who lives in a different household.

Adventure and Discovery

The VINS Nature Camp mission is to help young people develop the life skills necessary to be a positive force for their community and the environment.

By exploring the diversity of nature’s living creatures and habitats, VINS Nature Camp nurtures each child's curiosity and helps them to build respectful, caring relationships with themselves, others, and the natural world.

Each day of camp is another opportunity for your child to join an exciting journey to reveal the wonders of the natural world.  Whether it is a hike through the woods, a closer look at an insect under the magnifying glass, a messy craft, or a group game that reinforces the value of teamwork; VINS Nature Camp programs are an invaluable and exciting learning experience for children.

VINS’ professional and highly trained staff, and un-paralleled collection of resident raptors, ensures that your camper will have a unique and enriching summer camp experience.

Questions about VINS Nature Camp?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.

Winter Camp
HOLIDAY VACATION CAMP 2023

Registration is Open

Join VINS for an adventure this holiday season.

Winter Camp
FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP 2024

Registration is Open

Each day brings a new journey into the natural habitats around us!

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PEEPS

Ages 4-5 or Entering Kindergarten

Fledglings

FLEDGLINGS

Children Entering Grades 1-3

Falcons

FALCONS

Children Entering Grades 4-6

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EAGLES

Children Entering Grades 6-8

[My daughter] loved the program and the counselors, and as a veteran of summer camps, I can say this is the most professionally run program around.

VINS Nature Camp Parent

My son was in two Eagles camps and had a wonderful time. He made friends (which is often difficult for him) and had some amazing successes! A sincere thank you to the staff for taking such great care of him and doing such a wonderful job with the programs.

Eagles Camp Parent

We love that [our child] is having fun learning all day but is still moving and spending most of the time outdoors.

VINS Nature Camp Parents

My child had an absolutely wonderful time at camp. I'm glad I pushed him out of his comfort zone to attend. The counselors were so great, he spoke very highly of them and said he'd go back again. His camp experience was a huge success.

Overnight Camp Parent

My son had an absolutely amazing time in the Survival Adventure camp this summer! It was the highlight of the summer for him.  The whole week was really beneficial and he learned so much.  I was very impressed with the topics and the staff were excellent.

VINS Nature Camp Parent

On the drive to camp each morning, [my son] talked with excitement about all that he learned the day before.  These last few years have been so unique for all of us.  Thank you for bringing a sense of wonder into the world of a child who has yet to have a school year without quarantine, masks, or lunchroom meals like the ones we once knew.

VINS Nature Camp Parent