Summer Camp Policies & Information

ONC reserves the right to restrict enrollment/participation, in the event that participation in camp is deemed unsafe/unsuitable for a child by ONC, either for the safety/experience of the child or for the safety/experience of the staff/other campers. ONC reserves the right to cancel camps due to circumstances beyond our control including illness or low attendance. All fees will be refunded for canceled programs. All camps will be held rain or shine!

Special Needs


We welcome campers of all abilities. If your child has a medical condition or allergy that will impact his or her experience at camp, or the experience of others in his / her group, please be forthcoming with information to ensure a positive and successful experience. For campers that need special assistance, please notify staff prior to registering for camp. Parents are not allowed to stay with campers unless special permission is granted for children with special needs. Please call 801-621-7595 two weeks in advance to make arrangements. Background checks are required for any adult attending a camp with a child with special needs. 

Photographs/video

Ogden Nature Center reserves the right to use any photos/video of campers to promote our programs unless otherwise notified in writing by parents.

Scholarships

We believe all children deserve the right to go to summer camp! We receive funding from generous donors who want kids to go to camp at the Ogden Nature Center. We do not require any financial documentation to apply for a scholarship. Please contact Stefanie Zwygart at for more information or to apply for a scholarship download the 2022 application and return it to the Ogden Nature Center before April 15th at 5pm. Scholarships are only available to open summer camps and applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

2022 Scholarship Application 

Reservations and Cancellations

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for the Four-day plus late-night camps, family camp, adult camps, and the full week Fledglings camp upon reservation. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required for all single day camps, individual fledgling camp days, and toddler track camps. Requests for withdrawal two or more weeks prior to the scheduled program date will be honored except for the initial deposit, which will be withheld for administrative fees. Refunds will not be given for cancellations or no-shows within two weeks of the camp start date. Please do not send your camper to camp if they are sick. Any cancellation for an illness will be honored (except for the initial deposit) if proof of a COVID positive test or a doctor’s note is provided. 

ONC reserves the right to restrict enrollment/participation, in the event that participation in camp is deemed unsafe/unsuitable for a child by ONC, either for the safety/experience of the child or for the safety/experience of the staff/other campers. ONC reserves the right to cancel camps due to circumstances beyond our control including illness or low attendance. All fees will be refunded for canceled programs. All camps will be held rain or shine!

Covid Protocols

We successfully ran summer camps in 2020 and 2021 by creating a safe outdoor bubble for our campers and staff. Our education staff is 100% vaccinated against COVID-19. We plan to use similar safety measures this year based on CDC guidelines. Our camps are 100% outdoors but when we head indoors, we wear masks. We will adjust our program safety requirements as new information becomes available.

Ogden Nature Center Member Discount

All Ogden Nature Center members receive 10% off their total camp cost. Membership discount is not available for the volunteen program. Please note that we do not accept membership cards for any other organizations to be used as a discount on Ogden Nature Center summer camps.

Call of the Wild

Camp sizes are limited to ensure a quality experience. Register online or call in your registration and pay by credit card. In-person registrations are also welcome. We cannot accept reservations through the mail or without payment. For more information and registration click here or call 801-621-7595.