Re-Discovery
Camp

Rediscover Your Inner Camper!

Re-Discovery Camp brings all the fun of summer camp—minus the kids! This three-day adventure is designed for adults ages 18+ who want to relive the magic of childhood summer through a new lens, complete with outdoor activities, nature exploration, and an optional overnight camping experience. Bring a partner or a friend and make new connections while immersing yourself in the beauty of Ijams Nature Center.

CAMP DETAILS

Dates: August 21-23, 2026

Pricing:

Don't have time to be at camp for the whole weekend? No worries-- Check out our different pricing options based on YOUR availability!

Friday (8/21) - Sunday (8/23)
- $300 per person
- Optional Navitat add-on: +$35
Saturday (8/22) - Sunday (8/23)
- $210 per person
- Optional Navitat add-on: +$35

Ages: 18+

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

*Please Note: Ijams reserves the right to change this tentative schedule for reasons such as inclement weather, participant numbers, and staff availability.*

Friday (8/21)

5:00 - 6:00 PM: Dinner
6:30 - 9:00 PM: Caving OR 7:00 - 9:00 PM Herping Hike

Saturday (8/22)

9:30 - 10:30 AM: Welcome & Games
10:30 - 11:30 AM: Meet Ijams Animal Ambassadors
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 PM: Arts & Crafts with Cyanotype Bandanas & Gelli Printin
2:30 - 5:00 PM: Wilderness Basics
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Dinner
6:30 - 8:30 PM: Kayaking OR Herping Hike
8:30 - 11:00 PM: Campfire + S'mores + Bedtime

Sunday

7:00 - 8:30 AM: Breakfast and Packing up Camp
8:30 - 10:00 AM: Yoga OR Quarry Swim
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Naturalist Hike (Leisurely OR Moderate)
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 PM: Optional Navitat Add-on

WHAT TO EXPECT

Re-Discovery Camp is a mix of outdoor adventure, hands-on workshops, and classic camp fun! Throughout the weekend, you’ll participate in group activities, guided hikes, nature-based crafts, and skill-building sessions. Some sessions will allow you to choose your own adventure, from options like:

Adventure Activities
- Caving
- Kayaking
- Navitat Treetop Adventure
Elevated Arts & Creative Workshops
- Cyanotype bandanas & Gelli printing
Relaxing Workshops
- Yoga at the Homesite
- Early Morning Quarry Swim
Naturalist Hikes and Workshops
- Herpetology Night Hike
- Orienteering & Outdoor Skills
- Guided Hikes (Choice of easy or moderate routes)
Classic Camp Experiences
- Campfire cooking
- Animal presentations
- Fire building contest
- S'mores & stories
- Camp games

*For those up for an extra challenge, Navitat’s Treetop Adventure Course is available as an optional add-on!

OVERNIGHT STAY & CAMPING GEAR

On Saturday night, you’ll camp under the stars on the grounds of Ijams! You’ll need a tent and a sleeping pad, but if you don’t have them—no worries! We can provide them for you.

Partners and friends are welcome to tent together, but strangers are not permitted to share a tent.

A more thorough gear list will be provided 2 weeks before your session.

CAMP MEALS & MENU

Meals provided during camp are:

August 21 (Friday): Dinner

Campfire hotdogs with fixin's, sides, and DIY campfire dessert

August 22 (Saturday): Dinner

Campfire Catering: Dinner catered by a local business - exact details TBD
S'mores
Drinks (non-alcoholic, beer, cider, etc.)

August 23 (Sunday): Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast: Bagels, muffins, cereals, etc.
Lunch: Sandwiches & chips

Meals you should bring (or eat beforehand) are:

August 22 (Saturday): Breakfast, Lunch

We will do our best to accommodate any dietary restrictions during the duration of Re-Discovery Camp. When signing up, please disclose any allergies or restrictions so that we can serve you best!