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Summer Camp Spotlight - Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camps

By Hobe Sound Nature Center, Sponsored Content April 4, 2024

The Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camp is designed to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers experience live wildlife presentations, nature crafts, indoor and outdoor games, shallow water wading and dip netting in the Indian River Lagoon, and so much more! Offered during the summer months, each week-long program is tailored to expose children to the wonders of South Florida’s rich, natural heritage, while learning how to nurture what’s native in our backyards.

The camp is open to children ages 6 to 11 and is held Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with the option for an extended day program at the Pine School (lunch and transportation provided), for 5 weeks. Student may sign up for one week.

Jr. Naturalist Camp - Explore nature through hands-on learning and applied science. The Hobe Sound Nature Center Jr Naturalist Summer Camp is designed for older students to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers will use the scientific method to engage in active discoveries about wildlife, learn how to care for our resident teaching animals, seine in the seagrass beds of the Indian River Lagoon and more!

The camp is open to children ages 12 to 14 and is held Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with the option for an extended day program at the Pine School (lunch and transportation provided).


Location: 13640 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound 33455

Phone: 772-546-2067 

Nature Summer Camp

Junior Naturalist Camp  

Ages: 6 - 11
Days: Monday -Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2024 Dates:
  • Week 1: June 10th to June 14th
  • Week 2: June 17th to June 21st
  • Week 3: June 24th to June 28th
  • Week 4: July 8th to July 12th
  • Week 4: July 15th to July 19th
Cost: $150 per student for ONE WEEK only (additional fee for extended day program)
Ages: 12 - 14
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2024 Dates: July 22nd to July 26th
Cost: $175 per student (additional fee for extended day program)

Registration/Application Fee: None

Registration/Sign up Procedure: Registration Opens April 1st. Students may register for one week only.  CLICK HERE for the Nature Summer Camp. CLICK HERE for the Junior Naturalist Camp. To register, send your check (made payable to Hobe Sound Nature Center, Inc.), the registration form, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Hobe Sound Nature Center, Inc.
c/o Summer Nature Camp 2024
P.O. Box 214
Hobe Sound, FL 33475

Proof of age for all 6 year old students is required (either a birth certificate or report card)

The Center will mail you a confirmation letter along with their inclement weather and refund policies.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED, SO ENROLL EARLY!

For More Information: email info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com

Hobe Sound Nature Center is a sponsor of Macaroni KID Stuart's 2024 Summer Camp Guide.