Registration is encouraged but not required.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity. A letter with details and meeting location will be attached to your receipt email.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Enjoy a unique and rejuvenating mobile wood-burning Finnish sauna with Alisa Cardenas of Howl at the Moon Sauna Co. and Mike Jensen with Saunaty. Bring with you a bottle of water, a bathrobe, slip on shoes, a towel, and an extra set of clothing. Ensure you are well hydrated and dressed appropriately in a swimsuit or light cotton clothing if desired. Meet at the parking area by the kayak launch. 

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Experience the outdoors at Ottawa County Parks’ Spring Break Camp! Perfect for young explorers aged 6-14, this camp offers a week packed with exciting outdoor activities and hands-on learning that will spark curiosity and foster a love for nature. Each day brings new discoveries, from examining tiny microorganisms in the creek to spotting majestic bald eagles soaring above. Campers will dive into a week of outdoor adventures—emerging as budding wildlife experts.

This year’s Spring Break Camp will take place at Hager Park, a popular 104-acre destination. The park features trails through a mature hardwood forest, well known for its display of vibrant wildflowers every April and May.

(Ages 6-14). *After-care from 5:30-6 pm available for additional cost ($15)
*Sibling discounts can be applied at checkout, offering a 10% discount for each additional sibling after the first child.

Schedule:
Sign-in from 8-9:30am
Sign-out from 4-5:30pm
Aftercare from 5:30-6pm if requested*

Monday - Imagine you're a bird! How would your feathers help you survive, what special shape would your beak need to eat your favorite food, and where would you build your nest to stay safe and comfortable? Let’s soar into Spring Break!

Tuesday - Step into the role of a plant explorer for the day! Discover the qualities that make a plant useful, beautiful, or native. We'll connect our findings to different crafts, scavenger hunts and games we play throughout the day.

Wednesday - Grab your magnifying glasses and get ready to uncover the tiny wonders all around us! We’ll explore insect’s secret lives, discover their favorite snacks, and learn how these tiny heroes help keep our planet buzzing and blooming.

Thursday - Picture yourself as a tiny grain of sand or a resilient rock! How did you get to where you are today? Were you carried by a glacier, shaped by the wind, or washed down a stream? Discover what makes you special in the world of geology!

Friday - Envision yourself in the wild with nature as your toolbox! How would you use sticks, leaves, or other natural materials to build something amazing? Unleash your inner wilderness architect and show us what you’d create to thrive in the great outdoors!

Please review the attached pdf with daily schedule break downs.

Registration is encouraged but not required. 

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity. A caregiver must accompany any participating child and is included in the registration and fee.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Learn about wild plants and herbs that have improved health & wellness throughout history. Adult class but caregivers welcome to bring children as long as they won’t distract from class. By Mel Deboer RN, ND Herbalist, of Rooted in the Wild. Meet in the Great Room of the Nature Center.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.

Ease tension and lessen stress with Chrystal Drewitt of Metta & Shanti Wellness. Participants need to bring yoga mat. A water bottle and journal are encouraged. Chair yoga is available. Meet in the Great Room of the Nature Center. 

Registration is required and closes at NOON the day prior to the activity.