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Prior Lake

2024 EcoInventors Camp: Testing trajectory and seeing physics in action with atlatls

Our Prior Lake programs are through partnership with Prior Lake Parks & Recreation. All our classes are youth camps at this time and take place at Lakefront Park. This park is 340 acres and has a building and a park shelter to rent, several long hiking trails, and and beach with docks to tie up your boat while you visit plus other ammenities. Please note that outside of an EcoElsa program you are not allowed to go off trail or forage in this park. Check out their website to learn more about Lakefront park!

Prior Lake offers financial aid for programs for residents to learn more check out this form!

Upcoming Summer Camps!

Registration opens Wednesday, March 4th, 2026!

Ultimate Survival Camp: Monday & Tuesday, June 15th & 16th, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Ages 6-12

Ultimate Survival Camp: Monday & Tuesday, June 15th & 16th, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Ages 6-12

Kids will learn survival skills through fun games and activities. They will leave knowing a wide variety of outdoor survival skills like the rule of three, how to signal for help, shelter engineering, fire science and safety, treating water, orienteering, and more! Plus, at the end of the camp they will get the chance to test out all their skills in a survival scenario and graduate from Survival Camp! The skills are not only great for a lost/survival situation but also for camping and outdoor excursions as well as teaching kids’ confidence, self-reliance, teamwork, and problem solving. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes and long pants as most of the class will be spent outdoors!

Biologist Explorer Camp: Wednesday & Tuesday, June 17th & 18th, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Ages 7-14

Biologist Explorer Camp: Wednesday & Tuesday, June 17th & 18th, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Ages 7-14

Join a Naturalist from EcoElsa to learn how to conduct different animal surveys and experiments. Kids will learn how to observe different animals and collect data about them and their habitats as well as how to report that data as a “citizen scientist.” Camp will include getting to interact with a wide variety of plants and small wildlife like insects, amphibians, snakes, and birds as well as using different scientist tools to do their research and exploring. Kids will need to bring their own lunch as one will not be provided. Also make sure to dress for the weather, closed-toed shoes and preferably long pants as most of the class will be spent outdoors and off trail in some areas!

Nature Art & Science Camp: Monday-Thursday, August 24th-27th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Ages 6-12

Nature Art & Science Camp: Monday-Thursday, August 24th-27th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Ages 6-12

Kids will learn about art mediums through nature and how it connects to different science principles through our activities. Depending on the weather some of the activities we may do are making charcoal sticks, paint & dye color science, fiber weaving, animal footprints, and more! Kids will benefit from being able to creatively express themselves while also learning about art, science, and history. This class is a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so make sure kids dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes! Kids will be able to take home most of their creations.

Ultimate Survival Camp: Monday-Thursday, August 24th-27th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Ages 6-12

Ultimate Survival Camp: Monday-Thursday, August 24th-27th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Ages 6-12

Kids will learn survival skills through fun games and activities. They will leave knowing a wide variety of outdoor survival skills like the rule of three, how to signal for help, shelter engineering, fire science and safety, treating water, orienteering, and more! Plus, at the end of the camp they will get the chance to test out all their skills in a survival scenario and graduate from Survival Camp! The skills are not only great for a lost/survival situation but also for camping and outdoor excursions as well as teaching kids’ confidence, self-reliance, teamwork, and problem solving. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes and long pants as most of the class will be spent outdoors!

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