Ashland Nature Center

Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. | $60.00 (grades K-9)

Get into the camp spirit at Ashland! Make a campfire, tie-dye, and compete in capture the flag. Yell camp cheers and compete in an obstacle course. Build forts, play games, and come see how much fun we have at camp every day! | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Do you have the skills to master them all? Become a bender for the week and take on challenges and adventures. Find out who has what it takes to master all four elements! | $435.00 (grades 4-6)

Experience the thrill of controlling your own boat during this water adventure. Sneak up on wildlife and hone your paddling skills as you explore local waterways. All experience levels welcome. Must know how to swim. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Spend the week geocaching on the ultimate scavenger hunt! Discover secret messages, hidden caches, and concealed treasures using clues and technology as you hike and geocache on local trails! | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Let your imagination run wild this week as you play new games and explore hidden habitats! Design and build a small boat to race in the Red Clay Creek. Meet nature’s “monsters” and create your own wild things crown! | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. | $100.00 (grades K-9)

Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. | $60.00 (grades K-9)

Become a wizard in a world full of magical creatures. Classify your own fantastic beasts, figure out what it takes to be a magi-zoologist, and learn about the animals of Ashland and their “magical” traits. Pack your wands! | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Put your paddling skills to the test! Learn basic strokes, and enjoy wildlife like eagles and turtles. All experience levels welcome. Must be able to swim. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Visit with professionals from a variety of scientific careers to discover their jobs. Conduct experiments, track wildlife, explore marshes, handle reptiles, and much more! | $465.00 (grades 4-6)†

Begin your week at a private pond to learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Cast a line, use lures, fish with live bait, and master the art of unhooking your catch. | $465.00 (grades 4-6)†

Join our team to outwit and outplay each other in the wilds. Teams will complete obstacle courses and outdoor skill challenges to earn the “survivor” title each day. Do you have what it takes to survive? | $465.00 (grades 7-9)†

Explore watery habitats at Ashland and discover the life they support. Search along muddy banks, look under rocks and use nets to catch a few creatures. | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. | $100.00 (grades K-9)

Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. | $60.00 (grades K-9)

Unleash your creativity and turn the wonders of nature into amazing art. Explore the outdoors, gathering natural materials and repurposing everyday items to craft colorful collages, sculptures, and other imaginative creations. | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Get ready to Rock & Roll! Collect samples throughout the week and start your own rock collection! Explore unique rock formations and visit a local mineral shop. Create a rock exhibition to display our finds. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Spread your blanket, lie back, and marvel at the beauty of nature – Tom Sawyer style. Listen to excerpts from the Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Explore and tube your way down the Brandywine River. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Put your paddling skills to the test! Learn basic strokes and enjoy wildlife at ponds, rivers, and marshes. All experience levels welcome. Must be able to swim. | $435.00 (grades 7-9)†

What enchanting creatures live in the woods waiting to be discovered? Fairies, gnomes, and mystical trees, we’ll find this and more with games, crafts, and a bit of Fairy Magic. | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. | $100.00 (grades K-9)

Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. | $60.00 (grades K-9)

At Eco Lab, campers don’t just explore nature—they investigate it. Every trail, stream, and meadow becomes a living laboratory, where young scientists observe, experiment, and uncover the hidden secrets of the natural world. | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Put your paddling skills to the test! Learn basic strokes and enjoy wildlife like eagles and turtles. All experience levels welcome. Must be able to swim. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Begin your week at a private pond to learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Cast a line, use lures, fish with live bait, and master the art of unhooking your catch. | $465.00 (grades 4-6)†

Try your hand at the exciting art of nature photography as you explore local natural areas. Meet with local wildlife photographers, create a portfolio, and be a star in your own photo art show. | $490.00 (grades 4-6)†

Set off for adventure and learn the basics of backpacking! Pack a backpack, read a map, start a fire, and cook camp food. On Thursday, trek to the Bucktoe Creek Preserve on an overnight backpacking experience! | $495.00 (grades 7-9)†

Why does Velcro stick like a burr? How do spiders create their webs? Find out who nature’s best engineers are and put your skills to the test as you use their materials to weave nests, build forts, and construct dams. | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. | $100.00 (grades K-9)