The 2022 schedule of Wesselman Woods (WW) summer camps has been revealed! This summer, let your child(ren) explore the largest old-growth forest in the United States with our compassionate team of educators.

All four summer camps include WW favorites: animal encounters, guided hikes, and Nature Playscape exploration. In addition, each theme presents new fun, new nature-based challenges for your young ones.

Each camp runs for one week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each camp is $180 for WW members or $200 for non-members. Theme descriptions and age limits are listed below. 

Class sizes are limited so be sure to register your child(ren) today at bit.ly/wwsummer2022

Forest Engineers: June 6 – June 10, Ages 6-9

Explore and discover the incredible engineers of the natural world with us at Wesselman Woods. We will spend the week marveling over spider webs, beaver dams, bird nests, plant and animal structures, and so much more while we recreate these natural designs in creative and interactive ways.

Junior Forest League - Master Naturalist: June 20 – June 24, Ages 9-12

Calling all budding naturalists! At the end of this camp week, campers will have completed the requirements needed to become a certified Junior Indiana Master Naturalists! Campers will participate in fun hands-on experiences to learn about Indiana’s plants, water, soils, wildlife, and natural history, along with taking part in service projects.

Camp Wesselmón: July 11 – July 15, Ages 6-10

“Gotta catch ‘em all at Wesselman Woods!” Come discover real-world Pokemon through animal encounters and forest exploration. Each day has a collectible item, along with our Pokedex we will fill out every day.

Camp Creepy: July 25 - July 29, Ages 9-12

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, oh the oddities of Wesselman Woods! This week will be filled with all the things to make your skin crawl. We will explore a wide range of eerie topics, from arachnids and insects to skeletons and scary stories. Perfect for those interested in the strange and abnormalities of the world.