Jefferson Memorial Forest Summer Camp Programs
The Forest now offers programs for ages 5 to 15.

Camp activities include nature study, crafts, science experiments, games, journaling, hikes and animal contact with the Forest’s education animals. All campers receive a forest water bottle. Each session runs for one week. Each day begins promptly at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM.

Forest Adventures
Is your child an explorer? Do they crave adventure? They are sure to find it here! Campers will explore the trails deep in the forest, climb our alpine tower, and learn rappelling skills. They will also learn skills such as fire and shelter building and using a map and compass.
Dates: June 2nd– 6th or July 7th-11th

Creature Trekking
Campers will explore a variety of habitats and learn about the creatures that call these places home. Campers will travel though the forest, along the forest edge, across fields and meadows, into streams, and even take a field trip to Otter Creek Park, where they will meet creatures in a cave habitat! Campers will learn what to look for when tracking animals, and what the population of animals can tell us about ourselves and how we affect the world around us.
Dates: June 9th – 13th or July 14th – 18th

Aquatic Habitats
Discover the exciting world within a pond, lake, stream and river. Campers will explore a lake while canoeing, hike through a forest to a winding stream, seine and use nets to collect specimens, and view the many tiny creatures they collect on our videoscope. This camp includes several field trips that allow campers to explore the Floyd’s Fork and Ohio River watersheds. Also, campers will be engaged in crafts, journaling and science experiments. Life preservers will be provided and trained staff will accompany the campers in a 1:3 ratio for our canoe excursion to Long Run Park. Parents are welcome to join their child for this field trip.
Dates: June 16th – 20th or July 21st– 25th

Forest Quest Eco-Challenge
Ages: 13 to 15
This camp introduces the camper to safe, outdoor adventures. We begin the week with team challenges designed to teach the fundamentals of working together. Days two and three involve learning climbing and belaying on our 50-foot alpine tower, techniques for ascending ropes and crossing crevasses, and a day of canoeing. On Thursday, we travel to Mammoth Cave National Park and climb, crawl and get dirty while learning caving techniques on the Introduction to Caving tour. We’ll camp out at Mammoth Cave Thursday night. Friday, we’ll give back to the park through a small service project before returning to the Forest. Campers are expected to work well in a small group and take responsibility for their learning by actively participating.
Dates: June 23rd – June 27th

Forest Explorers
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Ages 5 to 6
Search for animal tracks, discover the fascinating world of insects, find life in a small scoop of pond water, and hike the trails! Through stories, crafts and hands-on activities your child will make discoveries about the variety of habitats and the animals living in the Forest. Come explore!
Dates: June 23rd to June 27th

Registration
Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Full payment and the registration form are required prior to the first day of camp. You will promptly be notified if a session is full or is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Confirmation will be e-mailed or mailed to you prior to the beginning of camp.

[click here] to download the registration form.

Cost is per child, per week.
Forest Adventure, Creature Trekking, Aquatic Habitats	$105.00
Forest Quest – Eco-Challenge	$175.00
Forest Explorers	$ 95.00

Payment options and refunds
Price includes all camp supplies, water bottle, t-shirt, and small snack. Registration forms can be mailed with check or credit card information to Jefferson Memorial Forest, P O Box 467, Fairdale, KY 40118. Reservations cannot be made over the phone. Make checks payable to Jefferson Memorial Forest. Include the session dates that your child is attending on the check. Refunds, less a $25.00 processing fee, are given only if a cancellation is made in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp. If a camp is filled or cancelled, a full refund will be made to you. All camps are subject to maximum and minimum enrollment requirements.

Shawn holding on for dear life!		One of many hikes!