Nature Camp with Therapeutic Animal Friends invites youth to explore and enjoy nature alongside gentle animal companions, including llamas. This inclusive space encourages children to connect with themselves, relate to peers in ways that feel comfortable, and build a nurturing relationship with nature.

Where: RecuperAcres, Watertown, MN

When: June 15 - 18 (9 AM - 12 PM)

Grounded Arts & Crafts Camp also offers a group for kids to explore nature through hands-on, creative arts using natural materials. This is a supportive, inclusive environment where children can express their authentic selves, connect with peers in ways that feel comfortable, and build a deeper connection with nature. All are welcome!

Where: Plymouth Parks & Rec

When: June 24 - 26 (8:30 - 11:30 AM)

Registration opens March 19 for Plymouth residents and March 25 for non-residents. Keyword search: “Roots”

Grounded Arts & Crafts Camp provides youth with opportunities to explore nature through hands-on, creative arts using natural materials. This is a supportive and inclusive environment where participants can express their authentic selves, connect with peers in ways that feel comfortable, and build a deeper connection with nature. All are welcome!

Where: Plymouth Parks & Rec

When: June 24 - 26 (12:30 - 3:30 PM)

Registration opens March 19 for Plymouth residents and March 25 for non-residents. Keyword search: “Roots”

Grounded Arts & Crafts Camp invites adults of any age to explore nature through hands-on, creative arts using natural materials. This is a supportive and inclusive environment where participants can express their authentic selves, connect with peers in ways that feel comfortable, and build a deeper connection with nature. All are welcome!

Where: Plymouth Parks & Rec

When: Tuesdays June 16 - July 21 (6 - 7:30 PM)

Registration opens March 19 for Plymouth residents and March 25 for non-residents. Keyword search: “Roots”

Bubbles & Fidgets Camp encourages youth to explore and connect with nature through playful activities focused on creating and engaging with bubbles and a variety of fidgets. This welcoming space invites youth to connect with their true selves, with peers, and with nature in ways that feel right to them. All are welcome!

Where: Plymouth Parks & Rec

When: August 17 - 20 (9 AM - 12 PM)

Registration opens March 19 for Plymouth residents and March 25 for non-residents. Keyword search: “Roots”

Forest Friends Camp guides children to explore and experience nature in meaningful ways that foster mindfulness, joy, and the healing benefits of the natural world. This is a welcoming space where kids can connect with nature, build relationships with peers at their own pace, and discover their authentic selves. Therapy llamas will be joining us on the final day!

Where: Plymouth Parks & Rec

When: August 24 - 27 (8:30 - 11:30 AM)

Registration opens March 19 for Plymouth residents and March 25 for non-residents. Keyword search: “Roots”

Also offered in Maple Grove, Forest Friends Camp welcomes kids to explore the great outdoors, get creative, move their bodies, and enjoy the calming magic of nature. Campers will have plenty of chances to discover nature, make art, play games, and connect with friends in ways that feel right for them. It’s a space to be yourself, try new things, and soak up all the feel-good benefits of being outside. Therapy llamas will be stopping by on the last day for an extra dose of joy!

Where: Weaver Lake Park, Maple Grove

When: August 3 - 6 (8:30 - 11:30 AM)

Nature Connections Camp is an outdoor adventure designed for curious minds. Youth will spend their time exploring the natural world, creating art, moving their bodies, and finding moments of calm along the way. This camp celebrates being exactly who you are while building connections with others and the environment around you. Each day brings new ways to play, imagine, and unwind in nature, including therapy llamas on the final day. All are welcome!

Where: Weaver Lake Park, Maple Grove

When: August 10 - 13 (9 AM - noon)