SOLD OUT- Dogwood Canyon: Thrive Outside!
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Learn skills to be confident in the outdoors in this wilderness-focused summer EdVenture. Get your hands dirty with survival basics like fire starting and shelter building, what to pack and how to pack it, and the basics of camp cooking. We’ll also…
Junior Zoo Keeper
The good, the bad, and the dirty! Learn all about what it takes to be a Zookeeper in this camp packed with trips to the aquarium, keeper chats, and hands-on animal encounters. Through the week students will also get a chance to "adopt" a stuffed animal, learning all about the species and what it takes…
Super Sea Creatures
The ocean covers 71% of the Earth’s surface; let’s explore it! During this camp, you will learn about the exciting creatures of the big blue sea, including sharks, jellies, stingrays, and groupers. Join us for fun activities, crafts, and trips under the sea!
SEArenity Yoga
We invite you to join us in our open ocean exhibit for a unique yoga experience. Join our certified yoga instructor as she leads you through an hour of relaxation and restorative yoga practices. If you are a newcomer to yoga or a seasoned yogi, this class is for you. We can’t wait to SEA…
Dogwood Canyon: Mammal Mysteries
Calling all mystery solvers and knowledge seekers to Mammal Mysteries Academy! We are seeking our next group of Agents in Training to delve into the mysteries of our native mammals, explaining the “what”, “why”, and “how” of mammal behavior. Then you will use your skills to help us solve cases around Dogwood Canyon Nature Park!…
WOWcraft
Dig deep in search of the real-life animals that roam your favorite blocky worlds, as you CRAFT a week of fun. Together we’ll build enough crafts to fill a mine cart and dig up the secrets of video game icons like pigs, dragons, and even axolotls! Put on your finest armor and make sure you…
Rainforest Explorers
Come explore with us this week as we learn about the many different animals that creep and crawl through one of earth's most exciting spaces! Learns about predators and prey from down in the dirt all the way up into the treetops, and take a trip through the Wonders of Wildlife rainforest, where we will…
SEArenity Yoga
We invite you to join us in our open ocean exhibit for a unique yoga experience. Join our certified yoga instructor as she leads you through an hour of relaxation…
Dogwood Canyon: Future Leaders in Conservation
Discover the world of conservation work and learn to protect our planet from home and as a future career. Campers will explore the park on a variety of field activities…
JAWS Anniversary Night
The Gillioz Theatre 325 Park Central East, Springfield, MissouriJump into Shark Week early with JAWS at the Gillioz! We've teamed up to showcase the summer blockbuster on the big screen. Arrive early to dive deep into the mysteries…
Shark & Ray Awareness Day
Join us on Monday, July 14th, for Shark & Ray Awareness Day! Celebrate with us as we recognize the importance of sharks and rays to our oceans' health, and learn…
Polar Pals
What do penguins, polar bears, and seals all have in common? They live in Polar Regions! Explore the poles by trekking through the wildlife galleries to see some of these…