Escape to nature at Prairie Loft Summer Camp!
Immerse your child in an adventure like no other this summer.
We invite campers to learn, explore, and have fun together! We strive to create a mini-community at every camp, providing individual attention and positive encouragement through unique outdoor activities in a farm-based setting. Please join us!
CAMP
REGISTRATION
Camp registration opens March 11.
Payment will be made online with your registration.
If a camp session is marked full, please email us to be placed on a waiting list or to explore other options.
Scholarships are available.
Please email Alli or call 402-463-0565 with inquiries.
Camp
Guidelines
Read our camp guidelines prior to registration. Guidelines are subject to change.
Camp
Policies
Please read all camp forms, policies and guidelines carefully.
Grandparents Camp (for ages 4-10 with grandparents)
Full (please email alli@prairieloft.org to be placed on the waiting list)
Cost: $20/Child *Adults participate for free
Grandpeople and their grandkids create shared memories through unique experiences at this single-day camp. The day includes free choice time indoors and outdoors, storytime, guided outdoor exploration, creative activities, and take-home ideas.
Nature Night (Ages 6th-8th Grade)
Cost:$25
Calling all middle schoolers to come kick off summer and hang out at Prairie Loft for the evening. We will go on a hike, play games, hang out in the hammocks, stargaze, and make hot dogs and s’mores!
Grandparents Camp (for ages 4-10 with grandparents)
Cost: $20/Child *Adults participate for free
Grandpeople and their grandkids create shared memories through unique experiences at this single-day camp. The day includes free choice time indoors and outdoors, storytime, guided outdoor exploration, creative activities, and take-home ideas.
Farmers and Growers (Ages 7-10)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
Come explore where our food comes from and how we can grow it ourselves. These 3 days will be filled with opportunities to find and create ways to beat the heat and discover the similarities between large farms, small gardens, and everything in between!
Little Sprouts (Age 3)
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Cost:$20
This camp is for curious and independent littles! We will read a story, hunt for some bugs, learn what plants need to grow, and PLAY!
Farmers and Growers (Ages 7-10)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
Come explore where our food comes from and how we can grow it ourselves. These 3 days will be filled with opportunities to find and create ways to beat the heat and discover the similarities between large farms, small gardens, and everything in between!
Dirt Day (Ages 8-13)
Time: 9:00-4:00
Cost: $35
This camp is for kids who love to wonder, explore, and get a little messy. This one-day camp for young environmental stewards will include free choice time, outdoor exploration, creative science, and take-home projects. We will actively explore soil, water, geology, and underground ecosystems.
Evening Explorers (Ages 4-6) (Full)
Cost $20 (Full)
Time: 6-8:30pm
Come see what happens when the sun starts to go down on the farm and find out what kinds of creatures thrive after dark. Activities include, games, free time, a dusk hike, and fun projects! There will be one session for 4-6 year-olds and one session for 7-10 year-olds.
Nature Navigators (Ages 4-6) FULL
Cost: $50
Make new friends, play fun games, and learn about all of the incredible things nature has to offer! Each day of this 3-day camp will have a topic dedicated to a different aspect of the outdoors
Big Dig (Ages 8-13)
Cost:$35
The Big Dig camp is a more in-depth extension of Dirt Day. This camp is for extremely adventurous kiddos who LOVE being outside in the mud all day long! We will learn about worms and their contribution to farms and soil, then go explore the hidden world beneath Prairie Loft.
Nature Navigators (Ages 4-6) (Full)
Cost: $50
Make new friends, play fun games, and learn about all of the incredible things nature has to offer! Each day of this 3-day camp will have a topic dedicated to a different aspect of the outdoors.
Grandparents Camp (for ages 4-10 with grandparents)
Cost: $20/Child *Adults participate for free
Grandpeople and their grandkids create shared memories through unique experiences at this single-day camp. The day includes free choice time indoors and outdoors, storytime, guided outdoor exploration, creative activities, and take-home ideas.
Farmers and Growers (Ages 7-10)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
Come explore where our food comes from and how we can grow it ourselves. These 3 days will be filled with opportunities to find and create ways to beat the heat and discover the similarities between large farms, small gardens, and everything in between!
Little Sprouts (age 3)
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Cost:$20
This camp is for curious and independent littles! We will read a story, hunt for some bugs, learn what plants need to grow, and PLAY!
Evening Explorers (Ages 7-10)
Cost $20
Time: 6-8:30pm
Come see what happens when the sun starts to go down on the farm and find out what kinds of creatures thrive after dark. Activities include, games, free time, a dusk hike, and fun projects! There will be one session for 4-6 year-olds and one session for 7-10 year-olds.
Farmers and Growers (ages 7-10)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
Come explore where our food comes from and how we can grow it ourselves. These 3 days will be filled with opportunities to find and create ways to beat the heat and discover the similarities between large farms, small gardens, and everything in between!
Dirt Day (Ages 8-13)
Time: 9:00-4:00
Cost: $35
This camp is for kids who love to wonder, explore, and get a little messy. This one-day camp for young environmental stewards will include free choice time, outdoor exploration, creative science, and take-home projects. We will actively explore soil, water, geology, and underground ecosystems.
Nature Navigators (Ages 4-6) FULL
Full (Contact Alli to be place on waiting list)
Cost: $50
Make new friends, play fun games, and learn about all of the incredible things nature has to offer! Each day of this 3-day camp will have a topic dedicated to a different aspect of the outdoors.
Little Sprouts (age 3)
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Cost:$20
This camp is for curious and independent littles! We will read a story, hunt for some bugs, learn what plants need to grow, and PLAY!
Nature Navigators (Ages 4-6) (Full)
Cost: $50 (Full)
Make new friends, play fun games, and learn about all of the incredible things nature has to offer! Each day of this 3-day camp will have a topic dedicated to a different aspect of the outdoors.
Summer Camp Registration Opens
DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Register for Summer Camp at Prairie Loft!
Prairie Loft summer camps provide active and safe outdoor experiences. To keep children as safe as possible, we will follow the guidelines and policies outlined below.
CAMP
GUIDELINES
Each session will be limited to 8-16 campers with 3-4 staff. Camp staff will remain consistent throughout each camp session.
Activities will primarily take place outdoors.
If you have questions about these camps, registration or refunds, or our safety measures or policies, we encourage you to reach out and request a conversation.
CAMP
POLICIES
Please read all camp forms and correspondence carefully for details and information about camp.
All registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations received on weekends or holidays will not be processed until the next business day.
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for camp. We require closed-toe shoes. Campers may not be able to participate in activities if not properly dressed for their safety. Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, a sun hat, and bug spray.
Students must be dropped off within 15 minutes prior to camp start time and must be picked up no more than 15 minutes after the end of camp each day.
If your child is sick or unable to attend camp, please notify us by phone or e-mail so that we may contact program staff.
Prairie Loft reserves the right to remove any child from camp because of disruptive or unsafe behavior. Parents will be notified and asked to pick their child up early. No refunds will be given in this event.
Payment and Refund Policies
Payment is due at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Should the registration be canceled, the refund policy will be as follows, or the registration can be donated to (and greatly appreciated by) Prairie Loft. No partial refunds are given if the camper attends only part of a session.
75% Cancellation made within 1 month of registering
50% Between 1 month and up to 2 weeks before the session
25% Less than 14 days before the session