Activities center on developing wilderness skills and may include: ropes course, fire-making, atlatls, orienteering, team-building activities, shelter construction, lashing, outdoor cooking, tracking, and more. All activities occur on Principia School’s Challenge Course and surrounding forests. These camps will be limited to a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 campers. 

Join us for the 2024 Prickly Pear Nature School.

Join us for the 2024 Prickly Pear Nature School.

Join us for the 2024 Prickly Pear Nature School.

Color your world in with the nature around us! We will spend the week exploring the outdoors and getting crafty with the nature that inspires us at Ballard Nature Center. We will have a new craft/art project inspired by the nature that we explore, plus we will be making a fun swap each day. We will also be enjoying all the fun day camp activities of hiking, fishing, and archery. Each night we will be serving dinner after the campers arrive.

Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure at our Girl Scout day camp themed "Space is the Place"! Blast off into a weekend filled with cosmic exploration, where girls will embark on a journey through the galaxy and beyond. From building and launching rockets to stargazing and learning about the wonders of the universe, campers will engage in hands-on activities that ignite their curiosity and inspire their love for all things space-related.

Mini STEM Camp is a two-day day camp just for Daisies and Brownies! This year campers will learn all about engineering and earn their Think Like an Engineer Journey. Camp fees include all activities during camp, age-level Think Like an Engineer Journey, fun patch, t-shirt, and snacks each day. Camp will take place from 9:00 am-3:00 pm each day. Campers will be required to pack a sack lunch each day, but snacks will be provided.

During this six-day overnight camp, youll learn about the world of forensics, test your sleuthing abilities, and enjoy traditional camp activities.

Pup Camp campers will meet on-site from 9 am – 3 pm on of their chosen camp week. Several week-long summer day camp sessions will be available.

Wolf Camp campers will meet on-site from 9 am – 3 pm on of their chosen camp week. Several week-long summer day camp sessions will be available.

Join your peers on our various field trips!

Rising Kindergarteners (as of Fall 2024). Now offered as a full-day camp, this program will give your little one a chance to interact with other kids their age, have fun, and get ready for a full day of school! This newly reimagined camp includes two swim lessons per week followed by time at the aquatic center to get them acquainted with the water and pool safety! We will also go on a different weekly field trip and play plenty of fun games and activities in the park and community center. Bring a lunch, sunscreen, and water daily. 3-week sessions. No camp held 7/4.

Rising 7th & 8th Graders (as of Fall 2024). Spend time with new and old friends and enjoy two field trips and three swim days per week. Plus arts and crafts, STEM activities, and sports! Please note: We've planned plenty of fun activities, so enjoy some time unplugged and keep the phones put away.

Ages 8-14. Join our National Junior Tennis League Camp for players of all skill levels. Pickleball will be added to the curriculum!

Our Foundational Skills Soccer Camp is designed for players aged 6 -13. We incorporate the best coaching methodologies from around the world and bring them to players across all of North America.