Camps
EdVenture Summer Camps
Keep your child connected with the great outdoors with summer camps at Dogwood Canyon. Guided by our expert team of educators, your child will interact with live animals, learn about conservation, create masterpieces and learn new skills in a safe and positive environment.
Bringing Education and Adventure Together
Through in-depth, hands-on learning, the Conservation EdVenture team inspires students of all ages to take an active role in the conservation of our planet’s natural resources. It is our goal to provide students with a fun and safe environment to further their knowledge in the areas of biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, fishing, hunting and survival.
Our Conservation EdVentures promote STREAM (science, technology, recreation, engineering, art and math) by building the next generation of scientists, conservationists and naturalists.
Dogwood Canyon Summer Camp Pre-Visit Guide
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Upcoming Day Camps
To view all of our upcoming events, please click the link below.
SOLD OUT- Thrive Outside
May 27 at 8:00 am - May 30 at 5:00 pm
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Grades 6th-8th Learn skills to be confident in the outdoors in this wilderness-focused summer EdVenture. Get your hands dirty with survival basics like fire starting and shelter building, what to pack and how to pack it, and the basics of camp cooking. …
Art in the Park
June 2 at 8:00 am - June 5 at 5:00 pm
Grades 3rd-5th The beauty of nature has been an inspiration to artists across the world. Campers will learn different mediums of creating art such as painting, drawing, and crafting using natural materials. Together, we will develop artistic skills and explore how art can be used to inspire others to protect the great outdoors. ** This…
Dogwood Canyon Explorers
June 9 at 8:00 am - June 12 at 5:00 pm
Grades 9th-12th Venture into our rich Ozark’s ecosystem exploring all Dogwood Canyon has to offer! Each day will include an excursion to a different part of the park on foot, horseback, and wheels, where we will observe, investigate, and interact with the park’s different ecosystems through a variety of activities including wildlife surveys, horseback riding,…
*NEW* Thrive Outside!
June 16 at 8:00 am - June 19 at 5:00 pm
Grades 6th-8th Learn skills to be confident in the outdoors in this wilderness-focused summer EdVenture. Get your hands dirty with survival basics like fire starting and shelter building, what to pack and how to pack it, and the basics of camp cooking. We’ll also explore the park on horseback, try our hand at fishing, and…
Mammal Mysteries
June 23 at 8:00 am - June 26 at 5:00 pm
Grades 3rd-5th Calling all mystery solvers and knowledge seekers to Mammal Mysteries Academy! We are seeking our next group of Agents in Training to delve into the mysteries of our native mammals, explaining the “what”, “why”, and “how” of mammal behavior. Then you will use your skills to help us solve cases around Dogwood Canyon…
Future Leaders in Conservation
July 7 at 8:00 am - July 10 at 5:00 pm
Grades 6th-8th Discover the world of conservation work and learn to protect our planet from home and as a future career. Campers will explore the park on a variety of field activities including wildlife and habitat surveys like stream monitoring, bird song ID, and phenology. We’ll meet with professionals from other departments around the park…
Trackin’ & Trappin’
July 14 at 8:00 am - July 17 at 5:00 pm
Grades 6th-8th Ever notice a path in the woods that was too small to be made by humans? The forest is an intersecting highway for many animals we rarely see. Bobcats, snakes, deer, and raccoons are clever creatures that navigate the park virtually unseen. Join us this summer as we use various tools and tricks…
Mission at the Museum
July 21 at 8:00 am - July 24 at 5:00 pm
Grades 3rd-5th Join us for Mission at the Museum to bring artifacts to life! Start each day at Dogwood Canyon to learn about the history of the Ozarks and end it at Top of the Rock to explore the museum on site. Walk through untamed lands of the wild west, learn about Native American art,…
Questions?
Get in touch with us today with questions about our educational programs and field trip offerings.
- 417-225-1162
- fieldtrips@wondersofwildlife.org