Nature Explorers Camp

The Camp registration fee includes a $100 non-refundable deposit. Cancellation requests received at least 30 days prior to the start of camp will receive a full refund, minus the $100 deposit. Cancellations within 2-4 weeks of the start date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 2 weeks are non-refundable. Please contact camp@santacruzmuseum.org with questions or to cancel your registration.

If the Museum cancels camp before it begins, you will receive a full refund. If camp must be cancelled after beginning, you will receive a pro-rated refund.

Please send your camper with: LUNCH AND SNACKS, layers, clothes that can get dirty during exploration, sturdy closed-toe shoes (no flip flops!), water bottle, hat/sun protection, medicine (see below). Please label your camper’s belongings so we can help them keep track of their things.

Camp activities occur in a variety of settings and often on uneven terrain. Some activities may be physically rigorous. Many of our activities are designed to support students with diverse learning abilities. We aim to make camp a safe place for learning and growing for all participants. Please email us if you have questions about camp accessibility or need special accommodations for your child.

The Museum DOES NOT provide lunch. Please provide your own snacks – there will be a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break every day. Ensure that you pack enough food to fuel a fun and very active day.

If your camper needs to take medication during the day, please make sure that they have it with them including instructions that they can follow. Alert staff that your child has these. The Museum does not provide or administer medication of any kind.

Please indicate your camper’s allergies and their severity (touch, inhalation, ingestion) upon registration. Include in your child’s daily pack any emergency medication as needed (anti-histamine, epi-pen, etc.) with clear instructions detailing symptoms and your preferred plan of action and doctor’s contact information. We may ask that all campers and staff restrict what they bring to camp if we find that we are unable to otherwise provide a safe environment according to the severity of a camper’s allergy.

All field trips are within walking distance.

This camp has been developed by the Museum’s education team. The lead instructor is an experienced educator, camp leader, and environmental scientist. He is accompanied by other education staff and volunteers. All staff and volunteers have passed background checks. Staff are all CPR and First Aid certified.

You will receive your “Camp Handbook” two weeks in advance of camp with more detailed information about field trips, daily themes, and what to bring.

Yes! We welcome donations to support the scholarship fund. We offer full and partial scholarships to support families with demonstrated financial need.