From the shores of Lake Erie to the launching pad of a rocket, amazing adventures in the great outdoors await!
Our summer camps offer preschoolers and students the opportunity to explore and connect with the outdoors, meet new friends, encounter local wildlife and discover the wonders of the sky in Schuele Planetarium. Campers will engage in hands-on, nature-based activities that integrate science, math, literacy and the arts as they discover their backyard and beyond at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center.
Refund Policy: Notification is required one week prior to the start of a program to be eligible for a refund. A service fee of 5% will be applied to all refunds. Please note there are no refunds for missed classes, and make-up classes are not provided.
2026 Summer Camps
Summer Nature Nuts
For children ages 3 – 5
Adventure awaits! Explore the outdoors, make crafts, meet live animals, and discover the joys of science and nature!
Please note that children must be fully bathroom independent. We will provide water breaks with paper cups. Please do not send snacks with your child. Sunscreen is recommended.
Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Mondays or Tuesdays
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
8-week session: Classes take place weekly.
June – 1 July 29 (No camp the week of June 29 – July 4)
Fee: $450/child
Log Cabin Camps
For children ages 5 – 7
The wonder of nature is at your fingertips! Explore the outdoors, make crafts, and meet live animals. Dress for messy fun and wear your favorite hiking shoes. With a different and exciting theme each week, you can sign up for one or all of these camps in our Log Cabin classroom. Sunscreen is recommended.
Tuesday through Thursday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Camp 1: June 9 – 11
Camp 2: June 16 – 18
Camp 3: June 23 – 25
Camp 4: July 7 – 9
Camp 5: July 14 – 16
Camp 6: July 21 – 23
Camp 7: July 28 – 30
3-day camp: Choose one or more!
Fee: $170/child per camp
STEM Camp (Level 1)
For children ages 7 – 9
Spend the summer exploring different topics each week! Each camp will include an outdoor hike, STEM activities, animal encounters, and hands-on discovery. Please be prepared to hike with sturdy shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle.
Tuesday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register by clicking the links below:
June 16 – 18: Outdoor Art
June 30 – July 2: Riveting Reptiles
July 14 – 16: Solar System Explorers
July 28 – 30: Claws, Paws, and Jaws
3-day camp: Choose one or more!
Fee: $225/child per camp
STEM Camp (Level 2)
For children ages 10 – 12
Spend the summer exploring different topics each week! Each camp will include an outdoor hike, STEM activities, animal encounters, and hands-on discovery. Please be prepared to hike with sturdy shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle.
Tuesday through Thursday
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Register by clicking the links below:
June 16 – 18: Outdoor Art
June 30 – July 2: Riveting Reptiles
July 14 – 16: Solar System Explorers
July 28 – 30: Claws, Paws, and Jaws
3-day camp: Choose one or more!
Fee: $225/child per camp
Beyond STEM Camp
For students ages 13 – 16
In these longer camps, older students will have the opportunity to explore nature and science topics in more detail. Each camp will include an outdoor hike, STEM activities, animal encounters, and hands-on discovery. Please be prepared to hike with sturdy shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, a water bottle, and a packed lunch.
Adventures in Birding
Monday, June 22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $115/student
A Day in the Woods
Monday, July 20
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $115/student
Rocket Camp
For students ages 10 – 16
Learn all about rockets during this one-day rocket adventure! View footage on the planetarium dome of historic NASA rocket launches, then assemble and safely launch your own rocket. Campers must bring a water bottle and a packed lunch. Please dress for outdoor activities with sturdy shoes.
Monday, August 3
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Family members are encouraged to attend rocket launch at 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $115/student
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