Nature Camps Nature Camps

Location: Winged Deer Park Meredith Pavilion, 203 Carroll Creek Rd. Ages 7-12 (Teen Adventure Quest Ages 13-15)

Time: 9am-4pm

Cost: $80/camper | Additional $20 for early drop-off/late pick-up

If you would like to register in person for Nature Camps, visit the Administrative Office at Winged Deer Park.

Creek Crawling and Pond Dipping CampJune 26-30

We live in the salamander capital of the world! Their noisier cousins, frogs and toads, live here as well. Many insects start out in water before becoming an adult. Let’s explore different habitats and meet some of these guys! Our field trips will enable us to spend time with some amphibians, aquatic insects, stream-side fieldwork and swimming.

Geology Rocks! Camp - July 10-14

Our local geographic area will be discussed with staff and incredible guest speakers as we learn about sinkholes, karst, gems, rock types, ground water flow and some cave critters. Three fantastic field trips will get us wet, let us explore a cave, learn about surface water, the awesomeness of bats, swimming and more!

Please bring an additional $6 for entry to the Appalachian Caverns and optional money for the gift shop.

Teen Adventure Quest - July 17-21

Join us for the challenge, a sense of belonging, and an opportunity to make incredible connections, as we hike, swim and explore. Get immersed in the outdoors as the week builds towards our grand finale of river rafting on the Nolichucky! This is a very action packed week that will allow you to test your limits as we explore our local area with daily field trips! Please bring an additional $12 for entry to the Appalachian Caverns GET MUDDY TOUR and optional money for the gift shop.