Day Camps

Experience the joys of nature. Spend your summer exploring the great outdoors! The day camp program at Tamarack Nature Center is available for ages 3 to 13.

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Summer 2025 registration opens at 9 a.m. on February 11.

Make sure to create an account. For more information regarding registration, and creating an account, go to Registration Guide page.

Day camp catalog & registration

New for 2024

Each individual camper can register for a maximum of three camps to allow more participants a chance to engage in our day camp program.

Day camp basics

• Camps are available for youth, ages 3–13, and feature a wide variety of nature topics.
• Most camp weeks run Monday–Thursday.
• Full day camps run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for all age groups except Sprouts (3 year olds).
• We have 2 half day options for extended age groups:
  • 9 a.m.-noon p.m. available for Sprouts (3 year olds) & Critters (4 & 5 year olds).
  • 1-4 p.m. available for Critters (4 & 5 year olds) & Discoverers (6 & 7 year olds).
• Before and After Camp Care hours are available at limited capacity.
• Each individual camper can register for a maximum of three camps per season.

Visit more information on our Day Camps below:

• Day Camp Newsletter.
• Day Camp Policies.
• Registration Guide.
• Before and After Camp Care.

Camps Descriptions

• Sprouts: 3 years old (must be bathroom independent)
• Critters: 4 & 5 year olds
• Discoverers: 6 & 7 year olds
• Explorers: 8 & 9 year olds
• Wanderers: 10-13 year olds

In previous years, Trekkers (ages 10 & 11) and Adventurers (ages 12 & 13) were separate age groups. For simplicity moving forward, we have combined the Trekkers/Adventurers age group into one: Wanderers.

Scholarships

We are no longer accepting scholarships for Day camp 2025. 

For questions related to scholarship opportunities, email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 651-266-0365.