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 8-9:30amSign-out from 4-5:30pmAftercare 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.