Enjoy an afternoon hike and exercise your sense of wonder at Shaw Nature Reserve! We will hike the Wetland Trail, inviting the sensory experience of awe, beauty, and wonder; as we hike, we’ll explore how these big sensations impact our daily life, our outlook, and mental wellbeing. Hike is approximately 1 mile.

This end-of-summer camp is built for riders who want to finish the season strong. Riders will spend full days on the bike, exploring multiple trails and locations while working on endurance, technical skills, and trail awareness. The camp blends skill development, adventure, and fun, making it a perfect capstone for riders ready for longer days and bigger rides before the school year begins.

Explore the nature around ECC’s campus and learn about plants, animals, and ecosystems. (Ages 10-18) Students should dress for the weather, with proper footwear and clothing for walking outside. Students will be outside in all weather, unless it is hazardous. Sunscreen and bug spray are strongly recommended.

Students will learn techniques for doing basic outdoor digital photography. A portion of the class will be hands-on photography along with some very basic editing done on photos taken that day. It will be best if the student has a hand-held camera that has a removable SD memory card. There will be outdoor activity, weather permitting, students will visit tall grass prairie plots on ECC campus to photograph landscapes, flowers, grasses, and insects. The class will happen rain or shine, unless it is pouring rain, a light jacket or poncho might be needed. Shoes may get muddy or wet. (Ages 10–18)

Whether you are a total beginner or have been shredding the wake since you could walk, Water Monkey has a place for you. Our coaches create a custom instruction plan for each camper allowing every individual to progress at their own pace in their waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing skills.

Join us for an exploration of the earth and its wonders through this creative art camp! A different project each day!

English discipline camp for riders with more than 2 years of English experience. Contact for information if not currently riding in the lesson program.

Big River Running’s Cross Country Camp for 6th – 12th graders is a great way to get a jump start on the cross country season.

Whether you are a total beginner or have been shredding the wake since you could walk, Water Monkey has a place for you. Our coaches create a custom instruction plan for each camper allowing every individual to progress at their own pace in their waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing skills.

Teens and adults are invited to enjoy a fun, interactive game of Plant Bingo! Identify a variety of plants and flowers while learning interesting facts along the way. Play for a chance to win real plants or floral prizes, with select items generously sponsored by The Farmhaus Floral and Décor. Perfect for plant lovers and beginners alike!

Your camper's mission: lead with confidence. Mission Command camp takes young men and women beyond adventure into a two-week summer leadership experience that blends military structure, outdoor challenge, and personal growth.

Experience a summer inspired by creativity and the great outdoors! Spend each session learning about the world of ceramics in our clay studio located at the Park's Kranzberg Education Lab.

Experience a summer inspired by creativity and the great outdoors! Spend each session learning about the world of ceramics in our clay studio located at the Park's Kranzberg Education Lab.

This Wisconsin-based adventure will take place at Wynfal Farm in the Driftless region of southern Wisconsin, about an hour west of Madison. This area is an outdoor paradise with tremendous scenery and a fascinating story. Our focus will be on examining the human and environmental history of the area through a variety of unique adventures. The goals of the trip are simple – have fun, explore, and be curious! Activities include a flatwater paddling adventure on the Wisconsin river, visiting “Taliesin” (the legendary home, studio and 800-acre estate of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright), rock climbing, rappelling and swimming at Devil’s Lake, and exploring forward-thinking land stewardship at Wynfal Farm. Afternoons at camp may include air rifle, archery, games, art activities, and outdoor cooking. Side trips may include the famous Wisconsin Dells and/or the (in)famous House on the Rock, an astounding and truly one of a kind complex of buildings, collections and exhibits. This trip is an absolute blast with new and different adventures every day!

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!