Program Registration
Summer Camp 2012
| Course Dates & Times | Price | Member Price | ||
| Early Childhood 2-3 and parent/guardian years |
Wee Wanderers Wee Wanderers camps will take our preschool-aged campers further into the wild with expanded opportunities to create, explore, and learn. Campers and parents will immerse themselves in one fascinating theme for the entire camp, inspiring wonder and allowing for in-depth, hands-on fun. Themes by week in order: Camping 101, Bugs, Nature Art, Fish, Mud Puppies |
June 20-22 June 27-29 July 11-13 July 18-20 July 25-27 |
$40.00 | $30.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Animal Babies Animal babies come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them don't look anything like their parents! Hike to some special, secret spots in right here in Hartley Park to learn how baby animals are born, how they survive (some with their parents and some on their own from the start), and what they become as grown-ups. |
June 18-22 July 16-20 August 13-17 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Fuzzy and Furry Friends Fur balls are our game this week as the Young Explorers become acquainted with the mammals of Hartley Park. Chatter like squirrels, trot like foxes, hop like hares and run like deer in pursuit of all things fuzzy, furry and fantastic! |
June 18-22 July 9-13 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Going Wild Jump into the wild outside with this nature sampler! Themes change with each day as we investigate bugs, delve into dirt, splash in the pond and explore the park in search of the wildest good times to be found this side of Lake Superior. |
June 18-22 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Water Stompers Few things are more fun than the waterways of Hartley Park. Visit spring ponds, babbling creeks, and the big pond in search of the plants and animals that call water home. Bring your own rubber boots or borrow ours-you'll need them-as we grab our nets and leave no slimy rock unturned in search of our watery friends! |
July 16-20 August 6-10 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Hartley Greatest Hits This camp gives you a piece of the action from our most beloved summer camps. You'll be catching pond critters, building nature sculptures, chasing butterflies and exploring the hidden nooks and crannies of the forest with your new friends. |
July 2-3 |
$44.00 | $36.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Forest Nymphs Spend your week searching for the small, secretive creatures of the forest… crawl on the forest floor in search of salamanders, tromp in the swamp for polliwogs, peak under mushrooms for fairies. Add art projects, songs, stories and outdoor playtime amongst the trees, and you just might emerge a nymph yourself! |
June 25-29 July 23-27 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Earth Buddies It's never too early to start caring for the world around us. Become a buddy to the earth by helping us out with all kinds of crafts and projects. In the process, we'll learn how to help make Hartley and your neighborhood a better place and reduce the amount of stuff we leave for the garbage truck each week. |
June 25-29 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Camp Out! You're never too little to love life on the trail! Camp this week rotates around a central "campsite" that serves as a jumping off point for adventures a-plenty, from fireside stories to power snacks to sturdy shelters. Learn how to stay happy and healthy while being a great helper outdoors. |
July 9-13 August 13-17 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Nature Play We're all about getting kids outside to run, dig, jump, climb, splash, invent, imagine, play, and be an outdoor-loving kid. These campers will catch tadpoles, pick rocks, create mud pies & smell the flowers. Our daily routine will be complete with songs, art projects & supervised unstructured play outside to let kids be kids and connect with nature. |
July 23-27 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Dirt A kid that doesn't like playing in the dirt is a rare thing indeed. This camp will explore all of the things that dirt can do. It can make a castle, sprout a seed, squich between your toes, and more! Sock up on soap ahead of time, because these campers are guaranteed to go home dirty! |
July 5-6 |
$44.00 | $36.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Water Wanderin' Slip on your sloppin' boots as we travel Tischer Creek, splash through deep puddles and explore the depths of the pond with nets, poles, and even an underwater camera. Plants, animals, waves and water will be our focus all week. |
June 18-22 July 23-27 August 13-17 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
FORT Are you looking to get outside, but just can't bear to part with the luxuries of home? Why not build your own? With sticks, mud, leaves, pine needles, and more as tools, and the shelters of our favorite forest friends as inspiration, we'll spend the week building like crazy to craft the best forts in all the land! |
June 18-22 July 9-13 August 6-10 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Earthkeepers Many cultures have special relationships with the earth. We will learn about ancient ways of life, play traditional games, and draw upon stories for daily themes. Have great snacks, learn cool skills, and use your hands to make tools and crafts! |
June 25-29 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Bugstruck! Are you love struck for bugs? Then this week is for you where we'll learn about bugs and the other crawling critters while leaving no log unturned, no web un-admired, and no net dusty in our quest to observe these animals in action. Let your heart sing (or buzz) with grand adventure! |
July 9-13 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Best of Hartley This is a camp for those who seek to try new things this summer. Each day will be a new adventure that will feature Hartley's most popular camps all mixed into two days! We will be doing anything from fishing to climbing the highest heights to discovering Hartley's nature mysteries. |
July 2-3 |
$44.00 | $36.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Nature's Ninjas Some of Hartley's wild critters are as stealthy as Ninjas. They tread lightly, have natural camouflage, and slink around hoping not to attract attention. Join us as we take to the woods to learn about nature's ninjas via games, crafts, and good old-fashioned exploration. |
July 5-6 |
$44.00 | $36.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Outdoor Life Learn all about being a happy camper during this week. We'll highlight outdoor skills like hiking, cooking, setting up camp, and being comfortable outside all while tramping to the farthest reaches of Hartley Park. |
July 16-20 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Dirt, Rocks and Sticks The name says it all. Earth is big, and campers will begin to unravel some of its biggest mysteries like what it's made of, why a rock skips, and how we couldn't do without dirt. Campers will identify rocks and minerals, hike to the highest peaks in the park, and experience all that good old dirt has to offer. |
August 6-10 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Scramblin' Scientists Scientists are a curious lot and this week we join them as we do experiments covering all kinds of topics like earth and life science as well as motion and light. Experiments inside and outside introduce us to such basic concepts as observation and cause and effect, while classic games and hikes keep us smiling and discovering. |
June 25-29 June 25-29 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Nature Detectives Hmmmmmmm, it appears we've got a mystery on our hands, detectives. Tracks. Scat. Bones. Holes. Dens. Tunnels. Fur. Teeth marks. Feathers. It's all to be found in the woods as these discoveries help us unravel a new story each and every day. What can these "clues" tell us about the animals that live here? Take the challenge, join the academy and become a Nature Detective. |
July 30-August 3 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
A Bird's Life What's that in the sky? Where do robins go in the winter? This camp is all about birds. From hummingbirds to hawk beaks to talons, birds are some of the coolest animals on the planet. We will watch, call, catch, play and learn what it takes to live like a bird. |
August 13-17 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Nature Art & Play Nature provides the inspiration and material; campers provide the energy and play to transform nature into art! Join us as we build sculptures, climb trees, dig with sticks, splash in puddles, make messes and create art projects to share with your family. Supervised unstructured play outside is built in to get the creative juices flowing! |
July 16-20 July 16-20 July 30-August 3 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Hook, Line and Sinker After mastering fishing equipment, skills and techniques, we will hit the water of Hartley Park in search of trout, sunfish and bass. Campers will explore the ponds and streams of Hartley by foot and by canoe. And once we have mastered Hartley, we will spend Friday at Wild Rice Lake in search of bigger fish. |
June 18-22 June 25-29 August 6-10 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Hartley Sampler If you're having trouble deciding between all of Hartley's fun camps, this is the one for you! We'll cram as many of our favorite Hartley activities into these two days as we possibly can. We might put our animal detective skills to the test in the fields and forests of Hartley before gathering supplies to build a cozy fort and heading to the pond to see what life is like underwater. Whatever you like to do at Hartley, you're sure to find it here! |
July 2-3 |
$44.00 | $36.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Survival You're lost in the woods with nothing but the clothes on your back… could you make it out on your own? There are many secrets to staying alive. We'll learn all about how to not only survive in the wilderness, but how to enjoy the experience! |
June 18-22 July 30-August 3 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Art Outside A perfect class for the budding artist, this session includes all new outdoors-inspired art projects. Each day brings a new art concept and a project to highlight it, from sculptures to drawings, plus lots of time romping in the woods with our senses in overdrive, soaking up the inspiration! The week culminates in an awesome art show and a chance to showcase your talents. |
July 16-20 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Girls in the Wild New this year...an outdoor camp, just for girls ages 8-9! Whether you're a new or seasoned camper, we'll find our day filled with art projects, hiking, rock collecting, games, teamwork and focus on being active outdoors with a positive attitude. Girls will be empowered as we connect with nature, gain experience and skills and build community with new friends. |
June 25-29 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Woodworking for Wildlife Release your inner carpenter as we use materials right from Hartley Park to craft and create unique woodworking projects. From trees harvested right here on site we'll fashion a variety of wildlife friendly projects including nesting boxes, bird feeders and more. Learn tree identification to find the best wood for your projects as well as an introduction to basic carpentry skills. Bring home your very own piece of Hartley Park this summer! |
July 30-August 3 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Mountain Biking Mountain bikers across Duluth already know what you get to learn- this park is awesome for biking! We'll learn safety and basic technique before hitting the designated bike trails, then get out there to experience the hills, valleys, bridges and puddles. Bring your helmet and bike*. Each day will also include nature study and team games. *All campers must bring their own bike and helmet each day of camp. |
July 9-13 August 13-17 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
FORT 2 Exploring deeper in the woods of Hartley Park, searching for the perfect place, gathering natural materials, then plan it, build it, and use it. That's the idea of FORT 2. After looking at the building techniques of park residents like squirrels, beavers and foxes, we will come up with safe designs to build awesome forts with whatever materials we can find. This camp is open to everyone, even if they didn't attend a fort camp before. |
July 23-27 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Water Engineering How does a beaver build such an effective dam? Why do rivers move sideways? We will explore both of these questions and more as we dig into learning about water and how it changes the landscape. We will test our dam building skills, make a glacier, and create flood models to see the action first hand. |
August 13-17 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Happy Campers Get ready- these campers will come home ready to build a safe fire, whip up a camp lunch and sleep under the stars with your family upon graduation of this camp! We'll cover the basic knots, shelter building and leave-no-trace camping ethics while we set up a campsite, set out on hikes and build teamwork and confidence with life on the trail! |
July 5-6 |
$44.00 | $36.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Mountain Biking Brush up on basic techniques and safety in Hartley Park before hitting the bike trails to experience the hills, valleys, bridges and puddles along the way. Each day will also include nature study and team games. *ALL CAMPERS MUST BRING A BIKE AND HELMET EACH DAY OF CAMP. |
July 5-6 |
$99.00 | $80.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Woodworking for Wildlife Improve your carpentry skills as we use materials right from Hartley Park to craft and create unique woodworking projects. From trees harvested right here on site we'll create wildlife friendly projects like bat houese and nesting boxes for the animals of Hartley. Learn tree identification to find the best wood for your projects as well as an introduction to basic carpentry skills. Bring home your very own piece of Hartley Park this summer! |
July 9-13 |
$135.00 | $115.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Globetrotters Never lose your way again after this camp on all things navigation. You'll learn the ins and outs of modern GPS technology as well as the old school map and compass skills that will never steer you wrong. This camp will keep you on the move with fun games, treasure hunts and off-the-beaten-track adventures. Learn valuable and helpful skills that will make sure you never again need to ask for directions. |
August 13-17 |
$230.00 | $200.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Fishin' Expedition Having honed their basic fishing skills on-site, this full-day camp will go a-field, affording campers the opportunity to fish a few of the area's finest lakes and rivers. Highlights will include adventures on Wild Rice Lake and a two day, one night trip to a northern lake. Campers will experience setting up a fishing campsite, cooking over a fire and all skills needed to lead future expeditions. |
August 6-10 |
$340.00 | $295.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Girls in the Outdoors! Join us for a camp designed just for girls! We'll explore both the science and art sides of nature while learning new skills too. Together we'll spend our time hiking, undertaking science investigations, canoeing, creating art projects and venturing out on field trips to hike the Superior Hiking Trail, pick rocks along Lake Superior shore and more. We'll put our new skills to the test when we cook our own camp dinner, have a campfire and campout in Hartley's building Thursday night. Camp runs Mon-Thurs with Thurs overnight; campers will be ready for pick-up Friday 9am morning. Think nature, exploration and new friends! |
July 30-August 3 |
$285.00 | $250.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Extreme! Start your summer with a bang! This camp is a rollicking ride through amazing activities that you've heard about, but maybe haven't had the chance to try. Get extreme with outdoor activities, possibly including mountain biking, geocaching, rock climbing and more. This camp will give you a taste of the extreme while providing great confidence and teambuilding opportunities for all participants. |
June 18-22 |
$265.00 | $230.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Survival Skills Have you ever wondered what you would do if you had to stay outside overnight? This week we'll explore the basics of what it takes to be the next TV survivor superstar. After learning how to prepare for the worst, we'll move on to important skills like building a shelter, safely finding food and water and starting fires, all while keeping a positive, can-do attitude! Your new skills will be put to the test as we camp out Thursday night in Hartley's building. Campers will be ready for pickup at 9:00am on Friday morning. |
July 16-20 |
$140.00 | $120.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Energy Explosion! Vrrrooooommmm! Rev up to learn the basics of solar power, then study acceleration, velocity and mechanical advantage as campers build their own solar car. The climax of the camp includes the Solar Sprint car race. Learn about alternative sources of energy through activities and demonstrations, including solar, wind, and hydropower. Lots of gadgets, a few games, and plenty of energy make this a great camp. |
July 23-27 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Urban Wilderness Camp 10-13 years |
Urban Wilderness Camp Urban Wilderness Camp is Hartley Nature Center's traveling variety show. Each week of camp takes place at a different city park. Programming is designed to utilize the offerings of the featured location. Activities are designed to balance elements of recreation, education, conservation and community.We do things like swim in local creeks, search for crayfish, find agates, safely eat wild plants and berries, explore forests and creeks, play disc golf and capture the flag, make up games, paddle canoes, fish, cook over fires, tie knots, set up tarps, ride the city bus, hike on the Superior Hiking Trail, work and play as a team and take care of our local urban wilderness. |
June 18-21 June 25-28 July 9-12 July 30-August 2 August 6-9 August 13-16 |
$110.00 | $90.00 |
| Wilderness Trekkers 12-15 years |
North Country Canoe Adventure Explore the beauty of northern Minnesota by canoe departing Hartley on Monday to spend 5 days and 4 nights mastering a number of skills as we travel on waterways camping, fishing, cooking and exploring. In addition to canoe camping skills, students will learn about the native fauna and flora of the boreal forest, partake in water quality sampling and data collection, keep phenology journals, and even learn a little astronomy. |
July 30-August 3 |
$400.00 | $350.00 |
| Wilderness Trekkers 12-15 years |
Fly Fishing Ever wanted to try the art of fly fishing? Come and learn the graceful techniques, tackle, and terminology from a seasoned pro. we'll start on land at Hartley then move to fishing streamside at local streams and rivers.Bring your own equipment or share the provided equipment. We will also discuss fishing regulations, selecting good fishing spots and fish identification. |
July 2-3 |
$99.00 | $80.00 |
Hartley Homeschool
Registration for this camp is not open
| Course Dates & Times | Price | Member Price | ||
| Young Explorers 4-5 years |
Preschool Porcupines Preschool Porcupines develop their sense of wonder for the natural world through sensory experiences outdoors. Age appropriate activities, stories, and songs compliment the monthly theme. |
Sept. 15 - May 17 Sept. 15 - May 17 |
$135.00 | $90.00 |
| Junior Naturalists 6-7 years |
Rambling Raccoons Rambling Raccoons spend their monthly visits building understanding and appreciation for nature through activities, hikes, and journaling. |
Sept. 15 - May 17 Sept. 15 - May 17 |
$135.00 | $90.00 |
| Bushwhackers 8-9 years |
Bushwhackers Bushwhackers concentrate on outdoor ethics, stewardship and outdoor skills. Classes also contain community building, teamwork elements, and traditional natural history skills. |
Sept. 15 - May 17 Sept. 15 - May 17 |
$135.00 | $90.00 |
| Outdoor Adventurers 10-12 years |
Nature Scientists Nature Scientists will learn research skills as they explore the concepts and history of plants, animals, and geology of the northwoods. |
Sept. 15 - May 17 Sept. 15 - May 17 |
$135.00 | $90.00 |
| Wilderness Trekkers 12-15 years |
Hartley Stewards Hartley Stewards will dig in deep to learn about the ecology of Hartley Park and the restoration of the native habitat and animals. |
Sept. 15 - May 17 |
$135.00 | $90.00 |
