Summer Camps
Getting students outside is probably the most important aspect of our education model. It has been proven that increased outdoor time benefits cognitive functioning, reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder, and increases self-discipline and emotional well-being.
Clay County Conservation Board continues to help address the growing need to introduce and engage today’s youth in the natural world. Every camp or classroom program we offer is designed to be fun, active, and engaging. They provide high quality environmental learning experiences through games, crafts, stories, and in-depth nature exploration.
Summer Camp 2026 registration will start at 8:00 a.m. on the first Monday of May (May 4, 2026).
Register online is required at www.mycountyparks.com
2026 Summer Camps
Trailblazers (going into) 4th-6th Grade
June 8 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM Oneota Park
Test your archery, slingshot, air rifle, and ax throwing skills while enjoying Oneota Park!
Trailblazers (going into) 4th-6th Grade
June 15 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM Oneota Park
Sharpen your archery, slingshot, air rifle, and ax throwing skills while enjoying Oneota Park!
Trailblazers/Expedition (going into) 4th-8th Grade
June 25 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM Dickens Pit
Spend some time at Dickens Pit where you will learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Cast a line, use different lures, fish with live bait and learn to unhook your catch!
Nature Explorers (going into) 2nd-3rd Grade
June 23 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM Scharnberg Park
Spend some time at Scharnberg Park where you will learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Cast a line, use different lures, fish with live bait and learn to unhook your catch!
July 2 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM Kindlespire Complex
Hike the trails at Kindlespire Complex. View nature and watch for birds. Bring binoculars!
July 14 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM Oneota Park
Kids day! During this camp, the kids will decide what and how to explore Oneota Park!
Wild Child (going into) K-1st Grade
June 29 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM Scharnberg Park
Spend some time at Scharnberg Park where you will learn the basics of fishing and fish identification. Cast a line, use different lures, fish with live bait and learn to unhook your catch!
July 23 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM Oneota Park
Hike along with us as we roam through Oneota Park in search of wonderful wildlife. Campers will visit different biomes as we explore animal adaptations.
2026 Partnership Camp - Children's Pollinator Program
Clay County Conservation Board and Clay County Garden Club/Federated Garden Club
Going into 2nd - 4th Grade
July 7, 8, and 9 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Oneota Park
Must attend all 3 days.
We will learn the basics of building a butterfly garden, the importance of pollinators and will be planting an area at the new Oneota Environmental Learning Center.