Remember the long, lazy days of summer, tramping through the woods and turning over rocks in the creek? Your child can have those experiences and more at the Kalamazoo Nature Center Camp, creating memories that will inspire them throughout their lives.

Our mission is to provide safe experiences that allow all children to grow into active and respectful community members through exploration of the natural world. We help our campers explore their potential, challenge their limitations, and learn about the natural world and each other. We want them to grow in to good-natured people – people who respect and care for nature and each other.Every kid should have the chance to come to camp. Click here to learn more about our Campership Program to help make camp more affordable to your family. We welcome kids of all abilities and will work closely with you to make sure your child has a great time.

Nature Up Close Camp is a day camp for kids that is committed to providing fun and meaningful experiences in nature. Everyone is welcome!  We believe that all kids can participate in our program, no matter what their ability. We encourage community, understanding, teamwork, stewardship, fun, respect, emotional and physical health in a safe and nurturing environment. Camp is a place where children will make connections with the natural world using all their senses to explore and observe the beauty of Michigan. It is a hands-on setting where campers and staff have the types of real life experiences that many only get to watch on TV or read about in books.