Escape to nature at Prairie Loft Summer Camp!
Immerse your child in an adventure like no other this summer.
We invite campers to learn, explore, and have fun together! We strive to create a mini-community at every camp, providing individual attention and positive encouragement through unique outdoor activities in a farm-based setting. Please join us!
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CAMP
REGISTRATION
Summer Camp 2026 Registration Opens March 9th!
Payment will be made online with your registration.
If a camp session is marked full, please email Alli to be placed on a waiting list or to explore other options.
Scholarships are available.
Please email Alli or call 402-463-0565 with inquiries.
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Camp
Guidelines
Read our camp guidelines prior to registration. Guidelines are subject to change.
Scholarships are Available!
Please fill out the scholarship form instead of the standard registration form. Eligible campers must qualify for free/reduced lunch or other assistance program
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Camp
Policies
Please read all camp forms, policies and guidelines carefully.
Are you between the ages of 13-15?
Become a volunteer Junior Program Guide!
Email alli@prairieloft.org for more info.
Toddler Camp (Ages 0-5)
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Cost:$20 per family
Toddler camp is for those who like to get outside and maybe even get a little dirty... We will have a story-time, go for a short hike, and make lots of cool nature discoveries! Siblings and parents welcome!
Nature Night (Ages 11-14)
Cost:$25
Come hang out at Prairie Loft for the evening. We will go on a hike, play games, hang out in the hammocks, stargaze, and make hot dogs and s’mores!
Outdoor Kids: Single Day Session (Ages 4-6)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost:$30
Ages: 4-6
Make new friends, play fun games, and learn about all of the incredible thingsnaturehastooffer! Thissingle-daysessionisfullofexploration, hands-on learning, and all kinds of fun!
Water Wonders (ages 7-10)
FULL
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
Water is vital for all living things, including the plants and crops we eat! Expect to get wet as we play games and go on adventures to dive into the importance of irrigation and experiment with ways to use our water wisely.
Nature Artists (ages 7-10)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
Use materials and inspiration from nature to create your own masterpiece! Make paint out of berries or use a leaf as a brush. We will explore Prairie Loft while becoming true nature artists!
Water Wonders (ages 4-6)
Time 9:00am-11:30am each day
Cost: $50
Water is vital for all living things, including the plants and crops we eat! Expect to get wet as we play games and go on adventures to dive into the importance of irrigation and experiment with ways to use our water wisely.
Fort Friday (Ages 7-14)
Time: 9:00-4:00
Cost: $40
Fort Fridays are so much fun, we are turning it into a Summer Camp! Build epic tree forts while developing problem-solving, engineering, and team- building skills. Discover what makes a structure a good habitat for either animals or humans... or both!
Farm Around the World (ages 7-10)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
This hands-on camp takes a look at local agriculture and how that compares to what farming in different cultures is like! We will have tons of fun as we take a look at what other countries and climates produce and investigate why that may be the case. (We recommend attending Farmers and Growers camp first, but it is not a requirement.)
Evening Explorers (Ages 7-10)
Cost $20
Time: 6-8:30pm
Come see what happens when the sun starts to go down on the farm and find out what kinds of creatures thrive after dark. Activities include, games, free time, a dusk hike, and fun projects! There will be one session for 4-6 year-olds and one session for 7-10 year-olds.
Little Critters (age 3)
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Cost:$20
This camp is for curious and independent littles! We will read a story, hunt for some bugs, learn what plants need to grow, and PLAY!
Farming Fun (Ages 4-6)
Cost: $50
This 3 day camp takes a look at what grows on a farm and where the food we eat every day comes from. See what farmers do everyday while inspecting the fields and checking on the barns.
Grandparents Camp (for ages 4-10 with grandparents)
Cost: $20/Child *Adults participate for free
9am-1pm
Grandpeople and their grandkids create shared memories through unique experiences at this single-day camp. The day includes free choice time indoors and outdoors, storytime, guided outdoor exploration, creative activities, and take-home ideas.
Outdoor Kids (Ages 4-6)
Cost: $50
Make new friends, play fun games, and learn about all of the incredible things nature has to offer! Each day of this 3-day camp will have a topic dedicated to a different aspect of the outdoors.
Evening Explorers (Ages 4-6)
Cost $20
Time: 6-8:30pm
Come see what happens when the sun starts to go down on the farm and find out what kinds of creatures thrive after dark. Activities include, games, free time, a dusk hike, and fun projects! There will be one session for 4-6 year-olds and one session for 7-10 year-olds.
Little Critters (age 3)
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Cost:$20
This camp is for curious and independent littles! We will read a story, hunt for some bugs, learn what plants need to grow, and PLAY!
Farming Fun (Ages 4-6)
Cost: $50
This 3 day camp takes a look at what grows on a farm and where the food we eat every day comes from. See what farmers do everyday while inspecting the fields and checking on the barns.
Toddler Camp (Ages 0-5)
FULL
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Cost:$20 per family
Toddler camp is for those who like to get outside and maybe even get a little dirty... We will have a story-time, go for a short hike, and make lots of cool nature discoveries! Siblings and parents welcome!
Deep Dive (Ages 7-14)
Time: 9:00-4:00
Cost: $40
This one-day camp allows campers to explore the depths of Prairie Loft. We will go “off-roading” to observe, ask questions, and discover how nature works. This camp is for those who don't mind getting a little dirty, sweaty, and like to hike!
Plant Power (Ages 7-14)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $70
Did you know some plants have superpowers? Explore Prairie Loft while collecting (and eating) wood sorrel, mulberries, purslane, and more! Camp will include free choice time, outdoor exploration, creative science, and take-home projects, while we discover the amazing medicinal and special uses for native plants that we have in our own fields and backyards!
AgVentures (Ages 7-14)
Time: 9:00-4:00
Cost: $40
Learn all about the processes that our food takes to get from the field to the table. Explore everything from equipment to crops to animals! Run through the fields, climb on a hay bale, and discover just how important the world of agriculture is to our everyday lives, all while growing an appreciation for our farmers!
Down and Dirty (Ages 7-10)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
Dirt Day was so much fun, we decided to make it 3 days long instead! This camp is for kids who love to wonder, explore, and get a little messy. Camp includes free choice time, outdoor exploration, creative science, and take-home projects. We will actively explore soil, water, geology, and underground ecosystems.
Grandparents Camp (for ages 4-10 with grandparents)
Cost: $20/Child *Adults participate for free
9am-1pm
Grandpeople and their grandkids create shared memories through unique experiences at this single-day camp. The day includes free choice time indoors and outdoors, storytime, guided outdoor exploration, creative activities, and take-home ideas.
Nature Night (Ages 6th-8th Grade)
Cost:$25
Calling all middle schoolers to come kick off summer and hang out at Prairie Loft for the evening. We will go on a hike, play games, hang out in the hammocks, stargaze, and make hot dogs and s’mores!
Nature Navigators: Single Day Session (Ages 4-6)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost:$30
Ages: 4-6
Full
Nature Navigators is so popular, that we decided to add a one-day session! Make new friends, play fun games, and learn about all of the incredible things nature has to offer!
Water Wonders (ages 7-10)
FULL
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
Water is vital for all living things, including the plants and crops we eat! Expect to get wet as we play games and go on adventures to dive into the importance of irrigation and experiment with ways to use our water wisely.
Little Sprouts (age 3)
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Cost:$20
This camp is for curious and independent littles! We will read a story, hunt for some bugs, learn what plants need to grow, and PLAY!
Farming Fun (Ages 4-6)
Cost: $50
This 3 day camp takes a look at what grows on a farm and where the food we eat every day comes from. See what farmers do everyday while inspecting the fields and checking on the barns.
Dirt Day (Ages 8-13)
Time: 9:00-4:00
Cost: $40
This camp is for kids who love to wonder, explore, and get a little messy. This one-day camp for young environmental stewards will include free choice time, outdoor exploration, creative science, and take-home projects. We will actively explore soil, water, geology, and underground ecosystems.
Farm Around the World (ages 7-10)
Time 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Cost: $70
This hands-on camp takes a look at local agriculture and how that compares to what farming in different cultures is like! We will have tons of fun as we take a look at what other countries and climates produce and investigate why that may be the case. (We recommend attending Farmers and Growers camp first, but it is not a requirement.)
Toddler Camp (Ages 0-5)
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Cost:$20 per family
Toddler camp is for those who like to get outside and maybe even get a little dirty... We will have a story-time, go for a short hike, and make lots of cool nature discoveries! Siblings and parents welcome!
Prairie Loft summer camps provide active and safe outdoor experiences. To keep children as safe as possible, we will follow the guidelines and policies outlined below.
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CAMP
GUIDELINES
Each session will be limited to 8-16 campers with 3-4 staff. Camp staff will remain consistent throughout each camp session.
Activities will primarily take place outdoors.
If you have questions about these camps, registration or refunds, or our safety measures or policies, we encourage you to reach out and request a conversation.
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CAMP
POLICIES
Please read all camp forms and correspondence carefully for details and information about camp.
All registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations received on weekends or holidays will not be processed until the next business day.
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for camp. We require closed-toe shoes. Campers may not be able to participate in activities if not properly dressed for their safety. Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, a sun hat, and bug spray.
Students must be dropped off within 15 minutes prior to camp start time and must be picked up no more than 15 minutes after the end of camp each day.
If your child is sick or unable to attend camp, please notify us by phone or e-mail so that we may contact program staff.
Prairie Loft reserves the right to remove any child from camp because of disruptive or unsafe behavior. Parents will be notified and asked to pick their child up early. No refunds will be given in this event.
Payment and Refund Policies
Payment is due at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Should the registration be canceled, the refund policy will be as follows, or the registration can be donated to (and greatly appreciated by) Prairie Loft. No partial refunds are given if the camper attends only part of a session.
75% Cancellation made within 1 month of registering
50% Between 1 month and up to 2 weeks before the session
25% Less than 14 days before the session
Set your camper up
for success!
Practice independence- Have your camper practice using the restroom alone, putting on sunscreen/bug spray, opening lunch containers, and keeping track of their belongings.
Label everything- Water bottles, backpacks, hats, jackets, etc…
Dress for the weather- Closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate layers, and clothes that can get dirty are required. Going over the weather with your camper the day before camp helps them be prepared to know what to expect.
Encourage Exploration- Let them know it’s okay to try new things, get muddy, see bugs, and go a little out of their comfort zone.
Safety First- Listening to program guides, staying with the group, and respecting nature and Prairie Loft are key camp expectations.
Get plenty of rest- A good night’s sleep makes for the best camp day :)
Fuel Up- A solid breakfast and nutritious, packed lunch (if camp calls for it) are a recipe for success!
Keep goodbyes short and sweet- A big hug and “Have fun, see ya soon!” helps with a smooth transition.
2024 Summer Recap
The 2024 Summer camp season was one for the books! Prairie Loft hosted over 250 campers and offered seven different themes to choose from. Thank you to everyone who helped make camp so special. Because of your support, campers were able to learn about where their food comes from while exploring the outdoors and having fun. See you next summer!