Naturalist Programs

Adventure awaits at Wilderness Survival Camp, where campers will learn the essential skills to thrive in the great outdoors! 

From building shelters to safely starting fires and preparing for real-life outdoor adventures, this camp builds confidence, teamwork, and a love of nature.

When: July 14 - 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St. (home of the historic Pond House)
Who: Youth ages 8 - 12
Fee: $90 Bloomington residents / $114 nonresidents
Registration: Sign up online at Webtrac

Step into a magical world where nature and imagination come alive! 

Campers will create enchanting nature crafts, explore the outdoors in search of fairy and gnome signs, and design their very own gnome home or fairy garden to take home. 

Along the way, they’ll discover a sense of wonder, creativity, and connection with the beauty of the natural world.

When: August 4 - 6, 2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St. (home of the historic Pond House)
Who: Youth ages 7 - 10
Fee: $90 Bloomington residents / $114 nonresidents
Registration: Sign up online at Webtrac