Welcome to our One-Stop-Shop for all things youth programming at Hartley Nature Center! Find your program below and click the link to find all the information.
Camp:
Hartley camp is the BEST! Click here for all the camp details! Hartley offers:
- Summer camps for 3-12 year olds &
- February break camp for elementary-aged children
- Need volunteer hours for high school or college? We’ve got you covered with lots of flexible opportunities!
Hartley Nature Preschool:
Hartley Nature Preschool is a licensed child care program serving children ages 3-5. Click here for all the preschool details including applications, application deadlines, tour sign up, and FAQs.
After School Nature Club:
Hartley offers after school care for K-5 elementary students with a focus on spending time outdoors playing, exploring, and learning. Click here for all the After School Nature Club details.
School & Group Field Trips:
School field trips are the historical heart of Hartley. We offer field trips in every season, aligned to state standards, and customized to meet your group’s goals and needs. New for 2025-26: sliding-scale pricing for schools thanks to a generous grant from the MN DNR! Click here for all the school field trip details and options. Most of our field trips are also available for private groups such as scouts, homeschool groups, and others to book!
More Programming Options:
- Nature Nook, weekly caregiver/child guided program for ages 0-5
- Birthday Parties
- Outdoor gear rentals for all ages: bikes, skis, snowshoes, kicksleds, studded boots
- Rentals for all your event needs in our lovely spaces including:
- Yurt
- Outdoor Campus
- Indoor Classrooms
