Outdoor Education:
Offered year-round, weather permitting
Creek Walk: Prepare to get your feet wet as you explore the trails, ravines and creek beds of Richardson 's Creek. All participants are required to wear closed-heel shoes. $30 covers a group of 20 for one hour.
Day Hike: Enter the cool shade of the woodlands. Search for signs of wildlife and identify tracts. $25 per group of 20 or less per hour.
Night Hike: Learn how animals live in the darkness. For a time of sensory awareness, leave the lights behind! $30 per group of 20 or less per hour.
Star Gazing: The basics of exploring constellations and star navigation. Call ahead to arrange a free program.
Outdoor Camping Skills: Learn how to build a fire, pitch tents, and what to take with you on a campout to survive the elements. $30 per group of 20 or less per hour.
Summer Only Programs
Archery: Certified instructors will teach the basics of shooting and safety allowing each participant to shoot in rotation. $30 per hour per group of 15 or less.
Campfire Program: Learn songs, play games, tell stories. Great for wrapping up a fun filled day! $30 per hour per group of 30 or less.
Pond Study: Explore the pond. Learn about the web of life sustained by water. Catch and identify for one hour. $30.00 per group of 15 or less.
Pond Canoeing: Instructional and recreational experience on the camp pond. $30 per hour per group of 15 or less.
River Canoeing: Let us take you away to explore the scenic Des Moines River Valley on a 3-hour out-of-camp canoeing trip. $120.00 per group up to 20 persons.
Swimming: Cool off in the beautiful Jr. Olympic size pool. Must be reserved in advance. Lifeguards provided.
$45 per hr. for group size 1- 25 persons.
$60 per hr. for group size 26-50 persons.
$85 per hr. for group size 51-75 persons.
Tree Identification: Learn how to use ID field guides and become a master of trees. $25 per group of 15.
Leadership & Teambuilding
Most offered April thru October, weather permitting. Each program is tailored to your individual group goals. Please call the office for more information.
Teams Course: Challenge your group to solve initiatives using the collective resources of the whole. Can be done indoors or out with a group of 20 or less.
$60 per group for up to 2 hrs.
$110 per group for up to 4 hrs.
$150 per group for up to 6 hrs.
High Ropes: Take the challenge20-30 feet up into the trees. Groups must first complete the Teams Course. Our High Ropes Course has 4 elements plus the Zip Line. $100 covers a group of 20 or less for up to 3 hours.
NIGHT ZIP: Personally challenging, and an unforgettable ride - try our Zip Line at night using headlamps. Must complete High Ropes first. $100 covers a group of 20 or less for up to 3 hours.
Teams/High Combo: Each program is tailored to meet specific group goals. Call for details. $150 per group of 20 or less for a 6-hour program.
Climbing Wall: Scale the 50ft. wall as your group members man the ropes below. Groups must first complete the Teams Course. $75 covers a group of 20 or less for 2 hours.
NIGHT CLIMB: Add to the challenge - scale the wall at night using headlamps! Groups must first try a day climb. $100.00 per group of 20 for up to 3 hours.
Rappelling: Drop off the 46ft platform into a free rappel. Groups must first complete high ropes or climbing. $100 per group of 20 for up to 3 hours.
Recreation
Arts & Crafts: $40 per group of 20 for one hour.
Basketball, Volleyball, Ball Fields: Courts open to all groups free of charge. Call ahead to reserve. Bring own equipment or rent ours for $5.00 per day.
Campfire: Campfires built at no charge. Please call ahead to arrange.
Cross Country Skiing: Rent equipment at $5.50 per person per day if we have at least 6" of snow.
Horse Shoes: Courts open to all at no charge. Shoes are provided in the BBQ Shelter. Call ahead to reserve.