Conservation Kids is a day camp-like experience for Muskingum County students entering first grade through 12th (must have completed Kindergarten). Grades 7-12th can sign up as a “Junior Naturalist” and help manage programming while mentoring the younger students. We offer 9 weeks of themed programming while visiting multiple MVPD locations over the summer, and typically a field trip on week 10. The program meets every Wednesday (2025 June 11th-August 6th; potential field trip on August 13th) campers during summer recess to offer informal education about conservation, animal and plant diversity, natural resources, gardening, citizen science, sustainability and environmental impacts, art in nature, and community engagement.
The ultimate goal of our Conservation Kids summer program is to connect children with nature through experiential learning. This program launched with a grant by the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation originally in 2021 and keeps growing!
*Participant space is limited* Cost is $25 per child due before the first day of camp. Amazon Wishlist items, cash, or check payments are accepted. An Amazon Wishlist purchase is our preferred way of payment. You will need to pack lunch every week; we provide snacks and water. Please note that registration filled within 24 hours in 2024.
Registration for Conservation Kids 2025 Summer Program will open April 1st until capacity is reached. You can email the program coordinator, Michelle, at MLILLING@muskingumcounty.org with any questions.
