Early Bird Registration For 2025 Camp
This allows you to register prior to open registration for 2025. It does not guarantee a spot at camp. If you signed up for Early Bird in 2024 you will automatically be included in 2025 Early Bird.
Summer Camp 2024 Update
It is with a heavy heart that we share some difficult news with you regarding the upcoming summer. Unfortunately at this time we do not have a place to hold summer camp for 2024. Typically we rent space at Girl Scouts Camp Maha Campground. This upcoming summer they have notified us they will not be renting out their space to us. We have also been working with the City of Gretna to open our facility for camp for two years and still trying to move forward with the city. Due to the city being short staffed we have not been able to finalize camp being held here. Due to these circumstances we most likely will not be able to hold a camp for 2024.
We share in your disappointment, and we understand the significance of the camp experience for each child and family involved. We will continue searching for an alternative plan to hold camp. If there are any changes in development for camp we will notify you via email and post on social media.
Most WILD Summer Camp in Omaha! Campers will get the opportunity to meet incredible animals, go on wildlife hikes, hands on animal & STEM activities and much more!
Registration Dates for 2023:
Previous Camper Families - January 16th
Previous Camper Friends & Family - January 23rd
Early Bird Registration - February 1st
Open for Everyone - February 6th
All Weeks for 2023 are SOLD OUT
Dates for 2023 camp
*Important Change for 2023 - Camp weeks will be 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).June 12 thru June 15
June 19 thru June 22
June 26 thru June 29
July 5, 6 & 7
July 10 thru 13
July 17 thru 20
July 24 thru 27
Times
Drop off 9:00am to 9:30am
Pick up 4:45pm to 5:00pm
Drop off and pick up Location
Cost
Location of camp
Age Range
Camp is open to 7 years to 13 years old.
What kind of activities will be at camp?
So many activities! Campers will get the opportunity to:
Meet real animal ambassadors - campers will get to meet dozens of different animal ambassadors.
STEM activities and experiments to learn about our natural world.
Zookeeping - learn about animal diets, prepare a meal for your favorite animal and feed them!
Animal Careers - learn all about different career fields within wildlife conservation: herpetology, wildlife biologist, park ranger, environment educator, zoo keeper and more!
Wildlife Hikes - campers hike with our wildlife guides to find, identify and learn the world around us.
Fun summer camp games
Swimming - a swimming pool with lifeguards will be available. Campers will take a swim test to determine their swim level. Specific sections of the pool will be available for different levels of swimmers.
Q: What campers need for camp?
A:
Sack lunch, water bottle & afternoon snack.
Swimsuit and Towel - if they will be swimming.
Tennis Shoes.
Comfortable clothing that is okay to get dirty.
Extra set of clothing: shorts/pants, t-shirt. We will be hiking, doing science experiments, etc so having an extra set is highly recommended.
Backpack - to store any extra supplies/items they need
They can bring a cell phone if they wish. Many activities may include water, dirt, etc so we can not be held liable for damage, loss or stolen property.
Q: Can siblings and friends be requested to be in the same group?
A: Absolutely! If friends, siblings or relatives would like to be in the same group let us know in the notes and we can make that happen.
Q: Will breakfast or lunch be provided?
A: Breakfast and lunch will NOT be provided. Campers should bring a cold lunch and water bottle and snack. Refrigerators are available for use to store lunches.
Q: Do campers have to swim?
A: No. If campers do not want to swim we will have other activities available. Lifeguards will assess campers swimming abilities and assign them to a swim level. Portions of the pool are marked for different level of swimmers (minnow, dolphin and shark).
Q: Will an indoor space be available?
A: Absolutely! We have a large nature center campers will have access to all day. It is equipped with a restrooms, refrigerator, microwave and all amenities needed for day camp.
Q: Where can I apply to be a volunteer Junior Camp Counselor?
A: Please visit the link below to apply to be a camp counselor. Forms will be completed soon and we can email information. To be a Junior Camp Counselor you must be 14 years of age or older (13 years of age if you are a previous camper). Junior Counselors assist the Senior Camp Counselors with group activities.
