Summer Camps
Explorer Safari is for children ages 6 to 7 years old.
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 13 - 17 | 9:30am - Noon | $60 |
| Session 2 | June 13 - 17 | 1pm - 3:30pm | $60 |
Ranger Adventure is for children ages 8 to 10 years old.
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 20 - 24 | 10am - 3pm | $70 |
| Session 2 | July 11 - 15 | 10am - 3pm | $70 |
| Session 3 | July 25 - 29 | 10am - 3pm | $70 |
Junior Outdoor Skills are for children ages 11 to 13 years old.
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 27 - July 1 | Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 3pm Thursday 10am - Friday 10am (all night) | $80 |
| Session 2 | July 18 - 22 | Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 3pm Thursday 10am - Friday 10am (all night) | $80 |
| Session 3 | August 1 - 5 | Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 3pm Thursday 10am - Friday 10am (all night) | $80 |
We are back for an expanded year of camps! Strawtown Koteewi Park is again hosting a camp that will include horseback riding, fishing, aerial adventures, wagon ride, and even archery! Campers will spend part of the day exploring the park, the Taylor Center of Natural History, and the river – then they will participate in one of the awesome experiences facilitated by the Hamilton County Parks Adventure Area operators.
Jr. Explorer is for children 9 to 11 years old.
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 20 - 23 | 10:00am - 3:30pm | $150 |
| Session 2 | July 11 - 14 | 10:00am - 3:30pm | $150 |
High Adventure is for children ages 12 to 14 years old.
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | July 5 - 8 | 10:00am - 3:30pm | $150 |
| Session 2 | July 25 - 28 | 10:00am - 3:30pm | $150 |
Summer Camps with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation
Looking for a fun and energetic camp for you children to attend this summer? Hamilton County Parks & Recreation is offering another summer camp series this year. Registration begins March 19 at 10 a.m.
- Parents can only sign their child up for 1 session of the age appropriate Cool Creek camp. You may also sign up for 1 additional session at the Strawtown Koteewi Camp if your child meets the age requirement.
- Campers are only permitted to attend the camp for their designated age group.
- Children must be of the appropriate age of the desired camp by September 1.
- Parents must register online. Please call the Cool Creek Nature Center if alternate arrangements need to be made.
- Please refer to the Camp registration details listed on this site or call the Cool Creek Nature Center with questions at 317-774-2500.
- A limited number of spaces are available and registration for each camp is on a 1st come, 1st served basis.
- If you have any trouble accessing your online account, please contact the Cool Creek Nature Center at 317-774-2500 PRIOR to registration day.
- Staff may not be available to troubleshoot for parents on the morning of registration. Please be sure you can access your account prior to registration day.
- Please do NOT call the Taylor Center of Natural History for Summer Camp questions. The best phone to call is the Cool Creek Nature Center at 317-774-2500.