Where every camper belongs, explores, and grows.
Adventure Camp is more than a summer experience—it’s a place where curiosity leads the way, friendships take root, and confidence blossoms in the great outdoors. From ziplining through the trees and canoeing across calm waters to exploring process art, fishing, and tackling adventure ropes courses, every moment is designed to help campers connect with nature, themselves, and each other in meaningful ways. Here, every camper is a story worth knowing—and every moment is a chance to build belonging.
Get a whole summer's worth of fun and adventure packed into one week!
Ages 5–13 | Weekly: May 26-July 31, 2026
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Pricing:
$359 for Members
$405 for Nonmembers
$180 Access PassRegistration Date:
Registration is open to all Members and Nonmembers for the 2026 season.Camp Dates:
May 26–July 31, 2026
Please watch the above video for information about the culture of Adventure Camp and its mission, vision and policy changes to the 2026 season, including updates on our buddy policies.
Adventure Camp offers an exciting range of outdoor activities, including a zip line, swimming in the pond, canoeing, fishing, summer tubing hill, loose-part art, hiking, mountain biking/pedal go-karts, archery, field games, museum activities, and more! It's all about non-stop fun in the great outdoors. Camps take place in a unique setting with a team of well-trained and skilled staff members, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for kids ages 5-13.
Due to renovations to our Welcome Center, registration for Adventure Camp will be available online only. Any registration camp questions need to be emailed to camp@connerprairie.org. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Please note that the voicemail system fills up quickly. We are not taking any registrations over the phone. Please send any questions to the email above.
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Limited Access Pass tickets are available for this event.
Payment: Full payment is required at the time of registration. All registration is online. There will be NO call in or in person registration.
Any registration camp questions please email camp@connerprairie.org. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Please note that the voicemail system fills up quickly. We are not taking any registrations over the phone. Please send any questions to the email above.
Note, the camper's age while at camp must match the selected camp age group. Please select the age group your child will be in during the summer of 2025. Campers misregistered outside their age group will be canceled and refunded and will incur a $50 change fee to reschedule.
Activities for Summer Fun!
- Farm Friends Age 5
- Prairie Pals Ages 6–7
- Trail Blazers Ages 8–9
- River Runners Ages 10-11
- Wayfarers Ages 12-13
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- Swimming in the pond with 2 slides, landing pad, and water mats
- Canoeing on the pond
- Northwood Hiking Adventure with interactive nature education
- Summer tubing hill
- Conner Prairie special programming
- Low ropes challenge course
- Obstacle course with some exciting upgrades
- Sandbox play and dig pit adventures
- Field games: Capture the flag, kickball, soccer, nuke em’, gaga ball, tetherball
- Invitational Play: tie dye, string bracelets, beads, loose parts play
- Treetop Outpost- 4 story treehouse to wonder, explore, and learn with hands-on activities
- Museum exploration and musical/learning activities with Interpreters
- Animal Encounters and Creature Feature
- Explore the outdoor mud kitchen
- River Crossing splash pad
- NEW! Cozy Corner at upstairs prairie house: blanketed and cushioned space filled with books, art supplies, and low-sensory games
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- Zip line 265' long (minimum height 42 inches, maximum weight 250 lbs.)
- Pedal go-karts
- Swimming in the pond with 2 slides, landing pad, and water mats
- Canoeing on the pond
- Fishing
- Northwood Hiking Adventure with interactive nature education
- Summer tubing hill
- Low ropes challenge course
- Archery
- Obstacle course with some exciting upgrades
- Sandbox play and dig pit adventures
- Field games: Capture the flag, kickball, soccer, nuke em’, gaga ball, tetherball
- Invitational Play: tie dye, string bracelets, beads, loose parts play
- Treetop Outpost- 4 story treehouse to wonder, explore, and learn with hands-on activities
- Museum exploration and musical/learning activities with Interpreters
- Animal Encounters and Creature Feature
- River Crossing splash pad
- Basketball
- Conner Prairie special programming
- New obstacle course for kids
- NEW! Cozy Corner at upstairs prairie house: blanketed and cushioned space filled with books, art supplies, and low-sensory games
- NEW! The Burrows adventure course, complete with a miniature zipline, slides, and climbing ropes suited for campers ages 10 and under
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- Zip line 265' long (minimum height 42 inches, maximum weight 250 lbs.)
- Trek mountain bikes
- Swimming in the pond with 2 slides, landing pad, and water mats
- Canoeing on the pond
- Canoeing on and swimming in the river
- Fishing
- Northwood Hiking Adventure with interactive nature education
- Summer tubing hill
- Low ropes challenge course
- Archery
- Obstacle course with some exciting upgrades
- Field games: Capture the flag, kickball, soccer, nuke em’, gaga ball, tetherball
- Invitational Play: tie dye, string bracelets, beads, loose parts play
- Treetop Outpost- 4 story treehouse to wonder, explore, and learn with hands-on activities
- Museum exploration and musical/learning activities with Interpreters
- Animal Encounters and Creature Feature
- Basketball
- Conner Prairie special programming
- Pond and river STEM exploration activities
- Yard games (miniature golf, rope golf, corn hole, tomahawk, disc golf)
- Learning garden in the North Woods: forest hammock reading and exploring garden
- NEW! The Burrows adventure course, complete with a miniature zipline and climbing ropes suited for campers ages 10 and under
-
- Zip line 265' long (minimum height 42 inches, maximum weight 250 lbs.)
- Trek mountain bikes
- Swimming in the pond with 2 slides, landing pad, and water mats
- Canoeing on and swimming in the river
- Fishing
- Northwood Hiking Adventure with interactive nature education
- Summer tubing hill
- Low ropes challenge course
- Archery
- Obstacle course with some exciting upgrades
- Field games: Capture the flag, kickball, soccer, nuke em’, gaga ball, tetherball
- Invitational Play: tie dye, string bracelets, beads, loose parts play
- Treetop Outpost- 4 story treehouse to wonder, explore, and learn with hands-on activities
- Museum exploration and musical/learning activities with Interpreters
- Animal Encounters and Creature Feature
- Basketball
- Conner Prairie special programming
- Pickleball
- Pond and river STEM exploration activities
- Yard games (miniature golf, rope golf, corn hole, tomahawk, disc golf)
- Learning garden in the North Woods: forest hammock reading and exploring garden
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- Zip line 265' long (minimum height 42 inches, maximum weight 250 lbs.)
- Trek mountain bikes
- Swimming in the pond with 2 slides, landing pad, and water mats
- All day canoe trip and river swimming
- Fishing
- Northwood Hiking Adventure with interactive nature education
- Summer tubing hill
- Low ropes challenge course
- Archery
- Obstacle course with some exciting upgrades
- Field games: Capture the flag, kickball, soccer, nuke em’, gaga ball, tetherball
- Invitational Play: tie dye, string bracelets, beads, loose parts play
- Treetop Outpost- 4 story treehouse to wonder, explore, and learn with hands-on activities
- Museum exploration and musical/learning activities with Interpreters
- Animal Encounters and Creature Feature
- Basketball
- Conner Prairie special programming
- Specialty Leadership Programming and Service Project
- Pickleball
- Pond and river STEM exploration activities
- Yard games (miniature golf, rope golf, corn hole, tomahawk, disc golf)
- Learning garden in the North Woods: forest hammock reading and exploring garden
To cancel your camp registration and receive a refund, notify Guest Services at least two weeks prior to your camp start date. Any registration camp questions need to be emailed to camp@connerprairie.org. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Please note that the voicemail system fills up quickly. We are not taking any registrations over the phone. Please send any questions to the email above. You will receive a full refund minus a $50 cancellation/change fee per camper. No refunds will be given for cancellations with less than two week's notice.
If your child is unable to attend camp due to medical reasons, you may receive up to a 50% camp refund (minus a $50 cancellation/ change fee) at any time prior to or during camp by providing a doctor’s note. We are unable to refund for missed days of camp for personal reasons.
Conner Prairie reserves the right to cancel any session of camp. In the event of a session cancellation by Conner Prairie, you will receive a full refund. In the event of a partial cancellation, you will receive a prorated refund.
Adventure Camp is designed as an outdoor action-packed program. When faced with weather not conducive to an outdoor program, preplanned alternative indoor activities will be offered instead. Camp will not be canceled due to weather in 2025. Please note that indoor activities will not be of the same caliber as our typical outdoor experiences.
What to put in your backpack
- Sack lunch
- Water bottle
- Extra change of clothes
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Sunglasses/hat
- Snack
Day in The Life of a Camper
What does a typical day look like at camp? Here’s a peek at all the fun and adventure packed into one amazing day:
| Time | Activity | Description |
| 8:30–9 a.m. | Arrival | Campers check in, meet their counselors, and get ready for a day full of excitement. |
| 9–10 a.m. | Monday Morning Huddle | We kick off the week together with team games, get to know ya activities, and a big dose of camp spirit! Get to know one another, get to know your counselors, and learn a bit more about how we operate here at Adventure Camp. |
| 10–11 a.m. | Zipline & Mountain Bikes | Take to the skies and trails! Our Campers ages 6 and up soar down the zipline and explore scenic bike paths and zip around the pedal cart track. |
| 11 a.m.–Noon | Learning Garden | The Learning Garden is a peaceful, nature-filled space designed for campers to relax after high-energy activities, reflect, and connect with the outdoors. We encourage campers to grab a book, journal, talk with friends, use the binoculars, or even take a nap in one of our hammocks! |
| Noon–1 p.m. | Lunch | Refuel with a hearty meal and recharge for an afternoon of fun. |
| 1–2 p.m. | Treetop Freeplay | Enjoy open playtime at the treetop outpost—our four-story treehouse surrounded by the beauty of nature. This is a place to explore, observe, wonder, and play. |
| 2–3 p.m. | Swimming | Wrap up the day with a dip in the pond! Enjoy sandtoys, floating lily pad mats, and water slides. |
| 3–3:30 p.m. | Departure |
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