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Now Featuring: A Fresh New Camp Room & Unforgettable Summer Adventures! Sign Up Today!

eraddatz7
Apr 23, 2025
4 min read

We’re thrilled to announce that our newly renovated School Camp Room is ready for action — now featuring fresh new flooring, bright paint, and an upgraded naturalistic vibe that reflects the spirit of the Calusa Nature Center!


This revitalized space will serve as the heart of what’s sure to be the most immersive and naturalistic summer camp in town. With indoor comfort and outdoor adventure just steps away, your child will get the best of both worlds in a space designed to inspire learning, creativity, and discovery.


🌞 Some spaces are still available — secure yours today before they're gone! 🌞


🏕️ Why Choose Calusa Summer Camps?

From thrilling hikes and planetarium shows to live animal encounters and creative crafts, our camps are packed with hands-on, nature-based fun. Each week is tailored by age group, with a max of 20 campers led by two experienced counselors and supported by trained staff and interns.


📆 Camp Weeks & Themes (By Grade Level)

🌱 June 9 – Wild Florida (1st–3rd) | Junior Naturalist (4th–6th)

June 16 – Outdoor Survival (1st–4th & 5th–8th)

🌙 June 23 – Nocturnal Nature (1st–3rd) | Riveting Reptiles (4th–6th)

June 30 – Feathered Friends (1st–5th)

🚀 July 7 – Space Science (4th–6th) | Space Adventures (1st–3rd)

🕵️ July 14 – Nature Crime Scene Investigators (4th–6th) | Nature Detectives (1st–3rd)

July 21 – Outdoor Survival (1st–4th & 5th–8th)

🎨 July 28 – Nature Maker Space (1st–3rd & 4th–6th)

💧 August 4 – Wild About Water (1st–4th & 5th-8th)


💲 Cost

  • $200/week (Members)

  • $250/week (Non-Members)

  • July 4th Week Special: $180 (Members), $200 (Non-Members)

Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 AM | Camp: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM | Pick-up: 3:30–4:00 PM

🥾 Activities include: Nature hikes, games, live animals, crafts, planetarium shows, and indoor/outdoor exploration. www.calusanature.org/calusa-summer-camps


🧳 What to Bring:

  • Change of clothes & towel

  • Water shoes & refillable bottle

  • Sunscreen & insect repellent

  • Packed lunch + snacks

Let your child explore, discover, and grow in a place where nature meets imagination. Make this summer unforgettable at Calusa! 🌿✨



When you nurture nature, you nurture the future.
When you nurture nature, you nurture the future.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all upcoming CNCP events! Your support helps us continue offering these educational programs and ensures that our preserve remains a place for future generations to explore and enjoy. As a sponsor, you’ll receive recognition at our events and visibility among an engaged, community-minded audience.

For more information, contact Eric Raddatz at eraddatz@calusanature.org or call 239-275-3435.


Nurture Nature Campaign: Help Us Preserve Our Sanctuary

We’re excited with the success of our "Nurture Nature" Campaign in 2025, dedicated to improving CNCP’s facilities and educational programs. Your support will help us maintain essential infrastructure, repair boardwalks, preserve local wildlife, and expand our outreach efforts. This campaign is especially important as we work to create a deeper connection between local youth and the natural world—something that’s more vital than ever in an age where technology often pulls us away from nature.


Host Your Event at CNCP

Did you know CNCP offers a unique venue for events? Whether you’re planning a wedding, meeting, or party, our indoor and outdoor spaces offer a beautiful natural setting for any occasion. Contact us to learn more about holding your event at CNCP.


Mesmerica: A Visual Music Journey

Every Weekend

Mesmerica is a one-of-a-kind visual music experience, blending stunning 3D art with the soothing sounds of James Hood. It’s the perfect way to relax and experience a world of hypnotic imagery and sound.


Become a Member Today

When you become a CNCP member, you enjoy a host of exclusive benefits, including:

  • Free admission to trails, planetarium shows, and live animal talks

  • Discounts on camps, workshops, and select events

  • 10% off at the gift shop

  • Free or discounted admission to over 180 nature centers nationwide


About Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium:

Founded in 1969, the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium has served as Southwest Florida's premier environmental education destination for over 50 years. CNCP is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are also available for those interested in making a significant impact together with us. The 105-acre sanctuary houses butterfly gardens, bird aviaries, nature trails, and the only public planetarium in the region. CNCP provides educational experiences that promote environmental awareness, scientific discovery, and a lifelong love of nature, inspiring future generations of environmental stewards and advocates.


• A Special Thank You: We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ace Hardware, the place with the helpful hardware folks, as well as continuing supporters, including Vulcan Materials, R4 Roofing, Aux Delicies, Famous Dave’s, The City of Fort Myers, HERC, SWFL PRODUCE,  Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, The Fred and Jean Allegretti Foundation, Heitman House, Babcock Ranch and the Fort Myers Film Festival.


• Stay Connected Cozy at home? Experience the Calusa Nature Center virtually. Visit our YouTube channel for fun videos! ! Enjoy our FREE T360 tour from your couch: #HomeBoundAdventures #NatureAtHome. Immerse yourself in our fresh interactive education videos here. Make your event unforgettable with one of Florida's unique venues! From weddings and showers to meetings and parties, we offer stunning indoor and outdoor spaces. Reach out now to reserve your date! 


Media Contact:

Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.calusanature.org or contact Eric Raddatz, Executive Director, at eraddatz@calusanature.org.

Phone: (239) 275-3435







 
 
 

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Children $7

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