Young Naturalist Program

Summer Nature Exploration Camp flyer. This science-oriented program provides hands-on learning in a natual setting. Session topics will include pond life, birds, insects and spiders, and frongs and turtles. Program fee is $60 per person. Ages 7-9 July 7-10 and Agues 10-12 July 14-17.

Program description

Get your child outdoors and learning about nature! Led by ��-Dearborn student interpreters, this science-oriented program provides direct, hands-on learning in a beautiful natural setting. Session topics will include; pond life, birds, insects and spiders, and frogs and turtles.

Date and times of camp:

Monday- Thursday from 9:30am- noon

Camp week 1:

July 7-10th for kids ages 7-9 CURRENTLY FULL

Camp week 2:

July 14-17th for kids ages 10-12 A FEW SPOTS REMAIN as of 6/18/25

Prepare for camp:

Prepare your child for each session with appropriate dress for the weather and environments (sturdy shoes, warm/cool/dry layers). Please apply or pack sunscreen and bug repellent for your student each day, we will not provide these for campers. If you have any med

Once you register more information will be sent out to the parent/guardian. If you have any further questions feel free to reach out via email to eic-programs@umich.edu or call 313-593-5376 Program fee is $60 per child.

Summer registration is now full for the 7-9 year old camp.

If you would still like to register a 10-12 year old we have a few spots remaining. If your child is 10-12 please have them fill out the registration below.

Students observe nature looking at mushrooms, listening for birds and collecting insects from the pond.

Stay tuned for information about the 2025-2026 program!

Program Description

This year-round program offers four seasons of exciting outdoor science and nature investigations for children 9 to 12 years old. Monthly sessions take place on Saturdays from 9:30 am to noon, starting in September and continuing through May.

Session topics include pond studies, insects and spiders, creatures of the soil, birds and migration, owls, animal tracking, wildflowers and trees, and learning about how maple syrup is made right here at the EIC.

This program is tailored for children who have a strong interest in exploring nature outdoors within a mutually supportive peer setting.

Dates 2024-2025:

Sept. 21, Oct. 19,Nov. 15*,Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, May 10*Friday evening program*

More Information

Each participant will receive a complete set of field equipment including a field pack, nature journal, and field guides to bring to each program session. There is a $110 fee for this program. The fee includes approximately $50 worth of supplies listed above.

Please email [email protected] for more information.