ECO Center Day Camps are week-long, nature day camps for children ages 5-12 years old. There are 3 weeks of camp staggered between June & July.
All camp sessions provide age-appropriate lessons and activities overseen by trained and experienced staff. Lessons are paired with outdoor play, critical thinking, arts and crafts, nature monitoring and exploration. Campers will complete the daily chores and be active participants in tending to the garden and farm animals. ECO Center encompasses a 4-acre woods and trail, native tall grass prairie, open green space, and unique playscape, all which provide an open-air outdoor nature classroom for camp week.
ECO Center believes that every child deserves the chance to experience camp, but not all of them have the opportunity because of financial challenges. Click here to sponsor or support SENDING A KID TO CAMP. To nominate a camper please fill out and return the CAMPER NOMINATION FORM . Campers will be matched with sponsors on a first come first serve basis.
Please download the following Reference Document that includes: Tips for a Trash Free Lunch and Camp Gear List. Download the Required Registration Documents PDF Packet that includes the Health Form, Camper Registration, and Permission to Release Form (return to info@ecocenterohio.com with your camper's name in the subject line or to 1757 County Rd. 59, Caledonia, OH 43314). Your child’s registration is NOT complete without returning the Health Form and the Permission to Release Form. Please email completed forms to info@ecocenterohio.com or return via mail to ECO Center 1757 County Rd. 59, Caledonia, OH 43314
Payment can be made online by adding a registration to your cart below or by sending a check payable to ECO Center (1757 County Rd. 59, Caledonia, OH 43314). *Please note there is a non-refundable 4% convenience fee associated with online payment.
Ages 5-6 years
Mon – Fri : 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $235/wk
Sessions: June 10-14, June 17-21 & July 8-12
The Tadpole camper's main mission will be to soak up exciting natural science concepts through exploration and inquiry. The overall goals of this camp are to:
Introduce children to nature
Build friendships & confidence in nature
Foster safe exploration
ages 7-9 years
Mon – Fri: 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $235/wk
Sessions: June 10-14, June 17-21 & July 8-12
The Pollywog camper's main mission will be to participate in the ongoing nature monitoring programs at ECO Center. The overall goals of this camp are to:
Foster the camper’s relationship with nature
Build critical thinking & problem solving skills
Introduce citizen science and data collection
AGES 10-12 YEARS
Mon - Fri: 9 am - 4 pm Fee: $245/wk
Sessions: June 10-14, June 17-21 & July 8-12
The Frog camper’s main mission will be to participate in citizen science and amateur data collection. The overall goals of this camp are to:
Expand individual awareness of the finite nature of the environment
Determine and develop a role in conserving and preserving the environment through appropriate action
Understand the history of conservation
ECO Center's Camp Refund Policy: to receive a full refund, cancellation must be received 30 days prior to the first day of camp. Please note, online convenience fees (4%) are non-refundable. Registration fees include a camp t-shirt, daily refreshments and a healthy afternoon snack.
All campers are responsible for bringing a "trash free lunch" each day. Each week of camp offers a unique experience with different campers, lessons, and activities. If a week of camp does not meet minimum camper enrollment, we reserve the right to cancel that week of camp (refunds will be issued where necessary).
If you have questions, please contact:
Emily Ollervides, 914-400-8085 or info@ecocenterohio.com
Space is limited and a camper’s spot is not guaranteed until payment is made in full. Registration is not complete until all Registration Forms are received. This Pre-Registration form will reserve your camper’s spot for 5 business days if you are paying by check or at a later date.
