Through exploration, experimentation, and experiences outdoors the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hopes to inspire future scientists during our weekly day camps. Join us to discover a passion for nature, learning, and community. All Nature Explorers camps connect campers to their environment in fun and exciting ways that engage their natural sense of curiosity while supporting academic success.
The Museum offers week-long 5-day camps during Summer, Spring and Winter breaks for K-6th.
- General Pricing: Varies depending on length of camp
- Discounts: Sibling & Museum Members $20 Off (Family Level & Above)
- Times: Drop-off 8:30-9:00 am | Pick-up 3:00-3:30 pm
Summer Theme Camps: Santa Cruz Safari ~ Magnificent Museum ~ Can You Dig It? ~ Surviving Santa Cruz ~ Wild World of Santa Cruz ~ Biomimicry ~ Incredible Invertebrates ~ Vivan Los Vertebrados ~ Art and Science in Nature ~ Experiments in Nature ~ Beginning Botany ~ World of Birds Details
https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/camp/ ~ 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz ~ camp@santacruzmuseum.org ~ (831) 420-6115
Reduce the Cost of Camp
We accept scholarship requests beginning 1 month prior to registration opening, and will notify you of your acceptance before registration begins. If you are awarded a scholarship, it is your responsibility to register your camper using the link provided.
The Scholarship Fund is made possible by generous donations by members of the community. We hope to reduce barriers to enriching experiences such as our science camps for families in our community who would otherwise not be able to afford such opportunities.
Quaker Center Camp is amazing.
There is nothing like summer camp at Quaker Center - an unforgettable experience of friendship, service, art and fun in the redwoods. Campers are also introduced to Quaker practices such as collective silence and group decision-making.
Our small camp is under the care of Friends (Quakers) and takes place in a Friendly setting of peace, inclusivity and mutual respect. However, campers do not have to be Quaker to attend. Everyone is welcome at Quaker Center camp!
Our camps are divided into two sessions:
The first session, for rising 5th to 7th graders, includes many of the most well-loved elements of QC camp: art projects, a service project, visits to a river and a swimming pool, and a wonderful day and sunset at the beach. Back at Quaker Center, campers will enjoy lots of games, hiking (including a silent night-hike to the labyrinth), campfires and the famous QC camp dance party.
The second session, for older teens rising 8th to 10th graders, includes traditional QC Camp pieces (you’re never too old for hiking, beach sunsets and campfire songs). Campers will travel together to social justice organizations in our area and get a chance to learn about them and participate in their work.
For decades, Quaker Center has offered unique overnight summer camp experience for children and young people. Coming to Quaker Center Camp is an unforgettable experience of friendship, service, art and fun in the redwoods. Campers are also introduced to Quaker practices such as collective silence and group decision-making.
Quaker Center Camps are a collaboration between the Ben Lomond Quaker Center and the Youth Programs of Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
While this special camp is under the care of Friends (Quakers) and takes place in a Friendly setting of peace, inclusivity, service and mutual respect, campers do not have to be Quaker to participate. Everyone is welcome at Quaker Center camp!
2026 Quaker Center Camp dates
Session 1: June 14-20, 2026 – for rising 5th to 7th graders
Session 2: June 21-28, 2026 – for rising 8th to 10th graders
Times for Both Camps: 3-4:30pm camper drop-off time and a 10:30pm-12am pick-up
Contact us with any questions: https://quakercenter.org/camp/ ~ (831) 336-8333 ~ mail@quakercenter.org
Wildflower Adventure Camps are joyful, play-based experiences where children explore the world through curiosity, imagination, and freedom to follow what excites them most.
Each day brings a new outdoor location somewhere around the county: from forests and fields to beaches and hidden nature gems — giving children endless opportunities to discover, create, and connect with the natural world.
Our days are guided by the kids themselves, with caring facilitators supporting their ideas, questions, and spontaneous adventures.
Whether they’re building forts, observing wildlife, inventing games, or simply wandering and wondering, every moment is rooted in exploration, friendship, and the magic of childhood.
Dates: Every week June 1- August 28
Days: M-F or choose individual days
Hours: 10-3
Ages 3.5-10
Adventure Summer Camps will normally be at these locations: Monday: Seabright Beach and Park
Tuesdays: UCSC arboretum
Weds: Fredrick St. Park
Thursdays: De La Veaga Park
Fridays: Wilder Ranch
https://sites.google.com/view/wildflowerlearningcircle/home ~ odetoheather@gmail.com ~ 707-477-8663
