California is home to many different animals from the mountains to the desert to the ocean. Meet live animals, make animal-themed crafts, and explore cool critters on outdoor adventures!

Campers embark on daily nature adventures as they explore trails, outdoor play areas, trees, and more! Each week features our live animal ambassadors. Camp topics are reinforced through games, art projects, and hands-on activities. In addition to scheduled activities, campers are given supervised free time to experience nature on their own.

Campers will also receive a camp t-shirt and camp group photo each week. Campers attending multiple weeks may exchange t-shirt for another available item.

Dates:  June 15 - June 18, 2026
Time:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm (Drop off begins 8:30 am)
Ages: 6-11

On Thursday only, camp will be held offsite at The Campout & The Pavilion playground in Rancho Mission Viejo.

For a discounted price on a week of camp, become an annual Nature Reserve Family Supporter and enjoy benefits such as free and reduced costs to our Events all year long! Visit our Donate page to learn more.

Please read our Summer Day Camp Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Campers must be registered or on the waitlist by 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 14.