Earth Academy Day Camp

Earth Academy Day Camp (Spring and Summer) and Junior Naturalist Programs

Summer Fun for Everybody!
Three different themes throughout the summer will stimulate young minds, five sessions: Registration begins April 9th and closes one week prior to each session.
Kids will have a chance to explore Gainesville's natural systems as an inspiration for art, including painting, sculpting, music, poetry, photography, and more. Earth Academy Day Camp, held at Morningside Nature Center’s 278-acre nature sanctuary, uses hands on fun to focus on natural and cultural history; for children in first through sixth grades. Instructors are career educators and science professionals experienced in working with children. In addition to a variety of theme-based, multidisciplinary projects campers will have fun with character development activities demonstrating trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Camp is offered Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Early drop off and late pick up services are available.

Slime & Scales: June 11-15
Meet awesome amphibians & rockin' reptiles in this toad-ally fun camp! From slithering snakes to transforming tadpoles, we'll have an adventure you'll never FROG-et!

Where the Wild Things Are: June 18-22 and August13-17
Join us as we sail in and out of a week and discover where the wild things are in Florida. Animals will roar their terrific roars and gnash their terrific teeth and roll their terrific eyes and show their terrific claws! Let the wild rumpus begin!

Microcosmos: June 25-29 and August 6-10
It's the little things that run the world! Journey with us to make gigantic discoveries about teeny tiny creatures and itty bitty organisms. The subjects may be small but the fun will be big!

Earth Academy Summer Camp is now full. If you would like to add your child to a waitlist, please proceed to Activenet (click the Register Here button, find earth academy and select the session/sessions you're interested in). You will be notified if a spot becomes available for your child. If you would like to be added to our camp email list, please fill out the form on the very bottom of the page you are currently viewing. Cost: $110.25 per child (city residents*), $165.50 per child (non-city residents).

Please complete the form below to be added to our camp mail list!

REGISTRATION
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Earth Academy Day Camp has grown in popularity and our sessions are filling quickly! Space is limited, so be sure to register early! For future camp updates, please join our Earth Academy Mailing List.

Registration deadline is one week prior to camp. Space is limited. You will be notified whether or not your child is signed up for camp upon receipt of registration. If camp is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified. Under registered sessions may be cancelled with a full refund.

CAMP TIMES & FEES
Full Week (8:30-4:30 M-F): $110.25 per child (city residents*), $165.50 per child (non-city residents).
Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up are available
Late Registration $15.00

Please make checks payable to City of Gainesville.
Fees are due at the time of registration.
To receive a full refund, registrations must be cancelled in writing at least 10 days prior to the first day of camp.
A 50% refund of is available if your child cannot attend due to extraordinary circumstances.
Friends of Nature Park “Flock” Members receive 10% off the total registration fee.
Scholarships may be available. Please call (352) 334-3328 to inquire.

Junior Naturalist Program Application Form

Junior Naturalist Program Application Form
Earth Academy Day Camp also provides fun volunteer opportunities for middle and high school students who are entering seventh to 12th grades with the City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Junior Naturalist (JN) Program.

There is limited space in the JN program. Junior Naturalists accepted into the program will volunteer with the Earth Academy Summer Day Camp and help prepare for and assist staff in leading activities, games, and crafts. Acceptance into the JN program will qualify students for service hours they may need in order to fulfill academic, community or other requirements. Youth will develop leadership skills and gain knowledge about Gainesville’s natural communities and cultural history through the Junior Naturalist Program.