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 10 and is held Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for 6 weeks. Cost is $150 per camper. Registration will open April 1st.
Ages: 6 - 10
2025 Dates:
- June 9 - 13
- June 16 - 20
- June 23 - 27
- July 14 - 18
- July 21 - 25
- July 28 - August 1
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $150/week
To Register: Registration opens April 1st. Registration available online at our website https://hobesoundnaturecenter.org/summer-camp
Additional Information: Students may sign up for one week. Proof of age or report card required for 6 year olds.
Jr. Naturalist Summer Camp
HSNC also hosts a one-week Jr. Naturalist Summer Camp 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!
Ages: 11 - 14
2025 Dates: July 7 - 11
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $175
To Register: Registration opens April 1st. Registration available online at our website https://hobesoundnaturecenter.org/jr-naturalist-camp