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  • Nature Day Camp at The Yakima Area Arboretum

    08/10/2026

    Kids and Family Classes and Workshops Outdoor

    Summer Day Camp  Weeks, Camps run from 9 am to 3 pm

    Week 9- August 10 to August 14 Explorers (1st-3rd) and Survivors (4th-7th)

    Kids learn the basics of what it takes to explore the wilderness and some basic survival techniques. Both groups will learn the basics of what to bring on a trip in the wilderness and what to do if you're lost. Explorers will focus on what to look for while walking (plants, wildlife, safety, etc.) through games, creature features, and projects. Survivors will create a survival shelter, learn about ways to get clean water, learn what’s needed to build a fire, and how identify native plants and animals. Survivor is our most popular camp!

    What better way for your child to spend their summer than outside in the fresh air and sun at Yakima Area Arboretum's Nature Day Camp! Our camp themes help guide the games, lessons, activities, and exploration of each camp week. Themes will also help focus the camp towards your child’s interest and add variety for our multi-week campers. However, nature being nature, we also reserve the right to switch it up a bit if a unique opportunity presents itself, i.e. taking the time to literally stop and smell the roses during Survivor, or sitting quietly and listening to the American bullfrog bellow his tune during Arts and Crafts week. As we like to say, “There is always something new to do and view at the Arboretum.”

    $255 for Yakima Area Arboretum Fir ($60 Family) Level Memberships and Up. $280 for Non-Members

    Cost for Nature Day Camp 2026

    Includes:

    Five (5) Days of Outdoor Summer Camp Fun and Learning!

    One (1) Camp T-Shirt

    Snacks Twice (2) Each Day (Campers Must Be Sent with a Lunch Each Day)

    All Educational, Recreational, and Art Materials for the Week

    and More!

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