SUMMER CAMPS

FENNER ADVENTURE CAMP & NATURE DAY CAMP – SUMMER 2026 REGISTRATION

MARCH 1 – Fenner Members

APRIL 1 – Public

COMING SUMMER 2026!
FENNER ADVENTURE CAMP

How To Register Your Camper

Click REGISTER HERE (the button above)
Select “NEW USER” to create an account
Add your campers information
Select eligible Nature Day Camp weeks
Don’t forget to add Aftercare if needed
Complete Registration
Questions? Email camp@mynaturecenter.org

Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors and discover the wonders of nature. Fenner’s Nature Day Camp provides campers the opportunity to experience the great outdoors right in their own neighborhood. With a variety of programs ranging from Bugs & Slugs to Wilderness Skills, campers will have the opportunity to learn about wetland ecosystems, discover art in nature, explore slug slime, and much, much more. But most importantly, they will make new friends, try new things and develop confidence in their capabilities.

Important Updates

If you are experiencing difficulty registering with the new camp software, or if you are trying to register for eligible weeks that do not appear as available during registration, please email camp@mynaturecenter.org for assistance.

Registration

New for the 2026 summer camp season! Fenner Nature Day Camp is launching a streamlined summer camp registration software, allowing families to create and save their campers information and weekly registrations all in one place.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Deposit fees paid at time of registration are non-refundable. Cancellations made prior to June 1st are not required to pay remaining registration balances. Cancellations made after June 1st are non-refundable.

Download the 2026 Camper Information Packet

Camper Information Packet

Please note that our updated phone number is 517-483-4245.

Fenner Nature Day Camp Weekly Cost – (M-F)

Fenner Members (Family Membership or higher)
Non-Members
Aftercare (4:00-5:30 pm)

Fenner Nature Day Camp Programs

Bugs & Slugs

Beetles and millipedes and worms, oh my! Bugs & Slugs will introduce your camper to the wide world of insects and invertebrates. If it’s creepy and crawly, we will investigate it. From essential decomposer bugs that live beneath our feet to high-flying, winged insect predators of the sky, your camper will follow the paths to some of Fenner’s creepiest and coolest critters.

Aquatic Ecology NEW

Examine the wonders of life in the water! Develop an understanding of how aquatic habitats are formed, how they sustain life, and why we need to protect these fragile ecosystems.

Wilderness Skills

The wilderness is a WILD place. In Wilderness Skills, campers will learn a variety of modern and primitive methods used for backcountry camping and outdoor survival. They’ll learn the fundamentals of shelter building, fire starting, water purification, navigation, and much more, as they put their skills to the test in their local wilderness.

Backyard Birding NEW

Have you ever sat outside and heard a beautiful song coming from the forest but didn’t know who was singing it? Or, seen a flash of color go flying by on an afternoon hike and said to yourself, “what was that”? Well, this is the chance for all of your questions to be answered and more. The Backyard Birding program teaches kids the biology of birds, how to identify them through colors and songs, as well as the tips and tricks that every birder needs to know.

NSI: Nature Scene Investigation

Tracks in the mud; a trace of fur; there seems to have been a struggle. But what has happened to the prey, and who is the predator? As NSI agents, campers will hone their detective skills as they forensically scour nature’s “crime scenes” and link the clues they find together to solve the mystery.

Scales & Tails

From snakes to salamanders and turtles to toads, Scales and Tails introduces campers to the fascinating cold-blooded world of reptiles and amphibians. Campers will learn how they survive in our northern climate, the places they call home, what and especially HOW they eat, as well as investigate some very common misconceptions about these scaly and slimy neighbors of ours.

2026 Weekly Schedule

	K/1 Grade – Group 1	K/1 Grade – Group 2	2/3 Grade – Group 1	2/3 Grade – Group 2	3/4 Grade	4/5 Grade	Adventure Camp 6-8 Grade
Week 1: June 15-19
Week 2: June 22-26
Week 3: July 6-10
Week 4: July 13-17
Week 5: July 20-24
Week 6: July 27-31
Week 7: August 3-7
Week 8: August 10-14

Camp Schedule

Fenner Nature Day Camps operate M-F from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and are open to campers who have just completed Kindergarten through 5th grade at the start of camp. Extended care is available from 4:00 – 5:30 pm for an additional fee.

*Camper grade groups are determined by the grade that the student has completed in spring 2026.

For example; if your student is completing 2nd grade in spring 2026, they would be registered in the 2/3 Grade Group. If your student is completing 3rd grade in spring 2026, they could be registered in either the 2/3 Grade Group or the 3/4 Grade Group.

Deposits and Payments

Fenner requires a minimum 50% deposit of your total camp fee due at the time of registration, with the remaining balance due by June 1st. Registrations made after June 1st require full payment due at the time of registration.

Cancellations & Refunds

Deposit fees paid at time of registration are non-refundable. Cancellations made prior to June 1st are not required to pay remaining registration balances. Cancellations made after June 1st are non-refundable.

Reservations can be changed to a different week for a $20 camp change fee, if space is available.

Norris Ingells Education Fund

Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate need. Awards may be up to 50% of your total registration fee, and are distributed based on the availability of funds. There is a $500 maximum scholarship award per family. We cannot accept scholarship applications without a completed registration form and paid deposit.

Norris Ingells Individual Scholarship Application