The Forest now offers programs for ages 5 to 12.
For a booklet on the Summer Camp Program at Jefferson Memorial Forest, click here.
Forest Camp Adventures
These camps are for children ages 7 to 12. This day camp provides children an immersion experience into the natural world. They will take on the roles of naturalist, scientist, and explorer as they discover new things about the forest, and the creatures that inhabit it. By combining educational activities and learning experiences with traditional summer camp fun, your child will have an educational adventure to remember for a lifetime.
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 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
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 8th– 12th or July 13th-17th
Creature Trekking
*NEW* The July 20th-24 Creature Trekking class is now 10 percent off!
Campers explore a variety of habitats and learn about the creatures that call these places home. Campers travel through the forest, along the forest edge, across fields and meadows, and into streams in search of native species. Campers will get an up-close look at birds of prey with Raptor Rehab presenting. 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. Hands-on interaction with several speciesDates: June 15th – 19th & July 20th – 24th
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 22th – 26th or July 27th-31st
*New Camp!*
Time Travelers - Adventure to the Past
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 8 to 11
Travel back in time to discover how Native Americans lived in the forests of Kentucky, go on an archaeological adventure to find real artifacts and travel forward to learn about the people who came after the Native Americans and settled on the banks of the Ohio River. Camp begins at Jefferson Memorial Forest Horine Reservation for June 29 and 30. Then drop-off and pick-up will take place at Riverside, Farnsley-Moremen for July 1 and 2.
Dates: June 29th – July 2nd
Forest Explorers
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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: July 6-10
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. |
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| Forest Adventure, Creature Trekking, Aquatic Habitats |
$115.00 |
| Time Travelers - Adventure to the Past |
$175.00 |
| Forest Explorers |
$105.00 |
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.