Summer Camps
NEW OFFERINGS FOR 2026!
Journey Nature School will now offer a FULL 8 Weeks of Summer Camp for children ages 5 - 12 years of age!
July 13 - 17 is the only 5 Day Week of Camp, all other camp weeks are Tuesday through Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm
JNS Alumni & Family Discounts
Multi-Child Discounts (15% off 2+ children)
5% discount for paying for Full Month at a time
JUNE
3 Weeks of Summer Camp
5 - 12 y/o (All Weeks)
3 - 5 y/o (June 23 - 25)
Half & Full Days available
JULY
3 Weeks of Summer Camp
5 - 12 y/o (All Weeks)
3 - 5 y/o (July 28 - 30)
Half & Full Days available
AUG
2 Weeks of Summer Camp
5 - 12 y/o (All Weeks)
3 - 5 y/o (Aug 18 - 20)
Half & Full Days available
June Camp - Ludlow Rd, Bellefontaine, OH
June Summer Camp days explore the ideas behind the big concept of "How We Organize Ourselves” and “How We Share the Planet” through explorations of open play, how living things exist in spaces together, and in consideration of processes like composting, gardening, and seasonal impacts on local wildlife.
This will include (but is not limited to) expressive sessions where children are invited to use natural materials to represent their roles in the community, the roles of living & non-living things things within an ecosystem, and an exploration of ways to use provided tools and materials for structures.
July Camp - Ludlow Rd, Bellefontaine, OH
June Camp - Ludlow Rd, Bellefontaine, OH
July Summer Camp days extend the ideas behind the big concept of "How We Organize Ourselves” into explorations through “Where We Are in Place & Time” as we deepen observation strategies, find new ways to explore and play within the natural environment, and compare global ecosystems past and present.
This will include (but is not limited to) continued notebook tracking (even for toddlers), exploration of environmental details, consideration of past and present environments and the living things within them.
All camps include: critter catching, plant observation, language immersion, full outdoor experiences, water play, building structures, and more
July 1 Week Camp - CR 10, Zanesfield, OH
JNS Summer Camp is a week-long camp experience on the beautiful property of Kirkmont Center. Children work through exploring major questions like, Who Am I? and How Do I Express Myself? as they take hikes, play in ponds, explore expression materials, and observe wildlife.
Kids can enjoy swimming experiences in our on-site pool with lifeguard supervision, weather permitting.
August Camp - Ludlow Rd, Bellefontaine, OH
August Summer Camp days explore the ideas behind the big concept of “How We Express Ourselves” focusing solely on independent and group expressions of self. This is a very artistically exploratory camp.
This will include (but is not limited to) expressive sessions where children are invited to use natural materials to represent their roles in the community, the roles of living & non-living things things within an ecosystem, and an exploration of ways to use provided tools and materials for structures.
For questions about if these camps are right for your child, please contact MacKenzie Fitzpatrick at (937) 404-1222.
“I’m so glad that my community has such a wonderful education program for my child. We love journey nature school!”
— Erica R., Alumni Parent
Interest Form
Thanks for your interest in Journey Nature School’s Summer Camp! Please use the form to the right to start the enrollment process.
We look forward to connecting with you!