Special thanks to the Lander Parks and Rec Board, Sinks Canyon State Park, and the Lander Community Foundation for their support and partnership that help make these camps possible.
Little Explorers
Dates: June 5-9
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages: 3 1/2 – 5 (must be potty trained)
Cost: $80
Each child has a tiny inner scientist, and we will use our powers of observation to explore the natural world around us while learning fun facts about Wyoming wildlife. We’ll express ourselves through song, art, experiments, and play. Each day includes new opportunities to learn and play including stories, art, science, and opportunities for free child-directed play. Located in City Park.
Adventure Playground
Dates: July 5, 6, and 7
Time: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $35/day
Kids climbing the walls after the 4th? No programming, just supervised play in a natural setting. Kids free playing outside develop better gross motor skills, risk assessment skills, and social skills. We give them the opportunity to explore and play outdoors like kids have for hundreds of years before video games and electronic gadgets in a safe, supervised setting.
Outdoor Skills
Dates: July 10-14
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Ages: 9-14
Cost: $175
Packing, camping, cooking, navigating, practicing leave no trace, and staying safe. Being outdoors involves a lot of skills and being comfortable and safe outdoors sets kids up for a lifetime of fun. We will explore native habitats, learn some new skills, and have a great time doing it. Leaves from WWF Office.
Creative Ecology
Dates: August 7-11
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Early Bird 7:45 am – 8:30 am, Afternoon Play 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Suggested Ages: 6-9
Cost: Camp $125, Early Bird $25, Afternoon Play $30
Let’s get creative while we learn about Wyoming’s native ecosystems and ecology. We’ll use stories, art, and movement to understand science. There will also be outdoor skill building, and opportunities for free child-directed play in a natural setting. Based in Sinks Canyon State Park.
Ecological Engineers
Dates: August 14-18
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Early Bird 7:45 am – 8:30 am, Afternoon Play 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Suggested Ages: 6-9
Cost: Camp $125, Early Bird $25, Afternoon Play $30
Learn about Wyoming ecology and conservation through engineering. Each day includes new opportunities to learn and play including stories, engineering challenges, art, science, outdoor skill building, and opportunities for free child-directed play in a natural setting. Based in Sinks Canyon State Park.
