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2026 summer camps - Registration opening soon!

Wesselman Woods offers five weeks of summer camp each summer. Each camp runs for one week from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Drop-off is 8:45-9 AM, and pick-up is 3:30-3:45 PM. We do not offer before or after care.

We provide a nutritious midmorning snack each day, but campers are required to bring their own lunch.

Cost
$200 for public
Members receive a 10% discount and early registration access! Please email info@wesselmanwoods.org for the discount code.

Registration notes:
- Please register your child for no more than two camps.
- Camper(s) must be going into the grade(s) of the camp for which they are being registered.

June 1-5 ▪︎ 1st-3rd Graders



June 8-12 ▪︎ 4th-7th Graders


Do you dream of exploring the great outdoors like a true naturalist? Join us for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and fun! From learning how to identify trees to mastering the art of fort-building, we’ll dive into the wonders of the natural world and learn some survival skills!  

June 22-26 ▪︎ 2nd-5th Graders


Grab your pickaxe and step into the world of Wesselcraft! This Minecraft-inspired camp brings the creativity and problem-solving of the game into the real world. Campers will explore the woods and work as a team to build shelters, gather “resources”, and complete Minecraft-style challenges. Come discover how the game they love mirrors the biomes, materials, and survival skills of the natural world! 

July 6-10 ▪︎ 1st-3rd GraderS



July 13-17 ▪︎ 4th-7th GraderS


Get ready to make your skin crawl as we investigate the eerie and icky (but fun!). We will explore a wide range of odd topics, from arachnids and insects to skeletons and scary stories. Come and get your hands dirty this week. Perfect for those interested in the strange and abnormalities of the world.   

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please register your child for no more than two camps. This is a new policy, and it is to ensure our summer camps are accessible to more kids. If you are interested in registering for a third week, we can add you to the waitlist.

    To be added, please email our Director of Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org with your camper’s name, preferred camp, and your phone number.

  • Your child needs to be going into that grade this coming fall.

  • We do not offer before or after care. Drop-off is 8:45-9 AM and pick-up is 3:30-3:45 PM.

  • Refund requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the scheduled session of camp. Registrations cancelled less than two weeks prior to the start of camp will not be refunded.

  • We do not provide lunch, so campers must bring a lunch each day that does not require a refrigerator or microwave. We do, however, provide a midmorning nutritious snack.

  • Depending on the weather, we typically spend 2.5-3 hours outside each day.

  • Yes! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email our Director of Education, Payton Broshears, at payton@wesselmanwoods.org with your camper’s name, preferred camp, and your phone number.

  • We're happy to offer summer camp sponsorships, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorship availability depends on the generosity of our donors, so while we can't guarantee funding for everyone, we encourage you to apply! For more information and to apply, please visit Sponsored Camper.

2025 Summer camp Photos