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Eco
Explorer
Camp

M/W/F

June - July

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Ages 7-12

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9 - 12 pm

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Multiple Parks

What To Expect

What happens when you mix a naturalist, a magnifying glass, and a curious kid?

You get Rugged Research’s Eco Explorer Camp!

A week of muddy boots, bug hunts, stream science, and wide-eyed discovery.

Discover

Investigate

Create

Connect

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New parks and hidden trails every day

Wildlife, Plants & ecosystems

Art, memories and nature journals

With friends and the living world around you

Camp Sessions

 Session 1: Forest Explorers
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June 15 - 24
Session 2: Nature Quest
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July 13 - 22

*We space our 5 day camps on a MWF schedule to give kids time to recharge, avoid heat fatigue, and make every day fun, safe, and full of energy.

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Parent Info

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  • Drop off/ Pick up each day

Carpool Connections available*

  • Weather based location changes

  • Small groups led by trained naturalists and guides 

  • Tuition: $325/ Session

At Rugged Research, the things we uncover guide our adventures. Each week follows the same spirit of exploration - but what we discover changes every day. Choose the week that works best for your family and find the sign-up form below.

A Day at Camp

Where Everyday is an Adventure

No two mornings at Rugged Research are ever the same. One day we might follow animal tracks through the forest, another we’re dipping nets into the pond to see what tiny creatures call it home.

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Each park and trail becomes a living classroom - a place to explore ecosystems up close and discover how plants, animals, water, and weather all work together.

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Campers learn by doing: flipping over logs to see who’s living underneath, searching the treetops for an eagle’s nest, and uncovering the hidden connections that make the natural world come alive. Every day is full of fresh air, new discoveries, and that feeling of wow that comes from truly connecting with nature.

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Each week brings new adventures like:

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  • Trail of Tracks  Become a wildlife detective and follow the clues animals leave behind.

  • The Secret Life of Trees  From roots to canopy, discover how forests breathe and communicate.

  • Bugtopia! Meet the six-legged heroes that keep our ecosystems buzzing.

  • Pond Patrol  Grab your nets and dive into the hidden world beneath the water’s surface.

  • Sky Watchers  Study nests, feathers, and flight while keeping an eye out for eagles overhead.

  • Mini Safari  Embark on a mini adventure to spot, track, and learn about local wildlife.

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