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Summer Camps 2026 

Summer Camp 2026 General Info:  
 

All camps have a 20-child maximum with 2 lead teachers, as well as camp director and intern support.

All camps are based on rising grade levels and we adhere strictly to our chosen age groups with no exceptions.  

Cost per week is $200 for members and $250 for non-members. Camp registration will remain open until it fills or until the Thursday before camp starts the following Monday.  

Camp times: Drop off is 8:30-9:00am, Pick up is from 3:30-4:00pm, Camp activities run from 9:00am-3:30pm. Adults must provide ID for camper pick-up.  

All camps include indoor/outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, crafts, games, hikes, planetarium shows, & live animal encounters.  

All campers should come prepared each day with a change of clothes, towel, water shoes, refillable water bottle, preferred sunscreen & insect repellent, and a packed lunch with extra snacks.  

See our CAMP FAQ’s for more information. 

DISCOUNTS ONLY AVAILABILE FOR FAMILY OR GRANDPARENT/EXTENDED MEMBERSHIPS

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  • Summer Camp: Wild Florida (1st-3rd Grade)
    Summer Camp: Wild Florida (1st-3rd Grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 08
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 12, 2026, 5:30 AM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    From sandy shores to shady swamps, there’s no place like Florida!
  • Summer Camp: Jr. Wildlife Keepers (4th-6th grade)
    Summer Camp: Jr. Wildlife Keepers (4th-6th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 08
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 12, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with animals at a Nature Center?
  • Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 1 (5th-8th grade)
    Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 1 (5th-8th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 15
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Are you ready to put your survival skills to the test? Campers will be immersed in an action-packed week of hands-on adventure in the forest and swamp, learning the essential skills needed to thrive in the wild!
  • Summer Camp: Wilderness Wise (1st-4th grade)
    Summer Camp: Wilderness Wise (1st-4th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 15
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Do you know what to do if you're lost in the woods? Can you find shelter? Make a fire? Stay hydrated? Find your way through a swamp?
  • Summer Camp: Heroes of the Wild (1st-3rd grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Heroes of the Wild (1st-3rd grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 22
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 26, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Get ready for a wild adventure where animals show off their superpowers!
  • Summer Camp: Bugs & Botany (4th-6th grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Bugs & Botany (4th-6th grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 22
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 26, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Get ready to explore the tiny world of insects and plants!
  • Summer Camp: Wildcraft
    Summer Camp: Wildcraft
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 29
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – Jul 03, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Using the outdoors as both inspiration and materials, campers will explore their creative side through hands-on projects, crafts, and DIY creations
  • Summer Camp: Stargazers & Trailblazers (1st-4th grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Stargazers & Trailblazers (1st-4th grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 06
    Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Get ready to explore the wonders of Earth and the mysteries of space! Campers will discover how our planet and the universe are connected—from the ground beneath their feet to the stars above their heads!
  • Summer Camp: Jr. Wildlife Keepers (5th-8th grade)
    Summer Camp: Jr. Wildlife Keepers (5th-8th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 06
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Ever wonder what it’s like to work with animals at a Nature Center?
  • Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 1 (5th-8th grade)
    Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 1 (5th-8th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 13
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Are you ready to put your survival skills to the test? Campers will dive into an action-packed week of hands-on adventure in the forest and swamp, learning the essential skills needed to thrive in the wild!
  • Summer Camp: Wilderness Wise (1st-4th grade)
    Summer Camp: Wilderness Wise (1st-4th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 13
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Do you know what to do if you're lost in the woods? Can you find shelter, make a fire, and stay hydrated? Find your way through a swamp?
  • Summer Camp: Enchanted Forest  (1st-3rd grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Enchanted Forest  (1st-3rd grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 20
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 24, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Who might be hiding behind a tree or beneath a mushroom? Let’s find out! Step into a world of magic, mystery, and imagination!
  • Summer Camp: Expedition Florida (4th-6th grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Expedition Florida (4th-6th grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 20
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 24, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Travel back in time and uncover the hidden stories of Florida!
  • Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 2 (5th-8th grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 2 (5th-8th grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 27
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 31, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Ready for the next survival challenge? Level 2 offers more advanced skills, problem-solving scenarios, and independent teamwork.
  • Summer Camp: Winging It! (1st-4th grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Winging It! (1st-4th grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 27
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 31, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Birds, Bugs, & Bats—Oh My! What do birds, bugs, and bats all have in common? Wings!
  • Summer Camp: Aquatic Adventures (5th-8th grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Aquatic Adventures (5th-8th grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Aug 03
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Aug 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 07, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Dive into an exciting journey through Florida’s connected water worlds—no snorkel required!
  • Summer Camp: Wild About Water (1st-4th grade)
    Summer Camp: Wild About Water (1st-4th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Aug 03
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Aug 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 07, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    We all depend on water, spend this week wading through our cypress swamp exploring the aquatic world!

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Open Hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Pricing:

Adults $13 

Children $7

Members Free

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