The Summer Sprouts and Trail Buds programs are back for Summer 2026! These FREE South Jersey family programs help kids explore nature, learn about bugs, discover the environment, and enjoy hands-on outdoor fun.
Please note there are two age groups. These programs often fill quickly, so only register if you plan to attend.
For any additional questions on the programming, please send them an email.
SUMMER SPROUTS
AGES 6 AND UNDER
Summer Sprouts is a fun-filled nature program specially designed for little ones ages 6 & under! Kids will enjoy playful outdoor adventures, sensory activities, hands-on exploration, and lots of opportunities to connect with nature in a fun and engaging way.
| Class | Date | Day | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to our Wild | June 16, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Wetland Wonders | June 23, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Decomposer F.B.I. | June 30, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Garden Getaway | July 7, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Natural Artist | July 14, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Crawling with Critters | July 21, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Slithering Slimey Scales | July 28, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Dinosaur Rocks! | August 4, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Budding Butterflies | August 11, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Dip into Ponds | August 18, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Farewell to our Wild | August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
TRAIL BUDS
AGES 7 - 12
Trail Buds is a FREE summer nature program for kids ages 7 to 12 at the Camden County Environmental Center. Kids will explore local woods, ecosystems, wetlands, live critters and more!
| Class | Date | Day | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Welcome | June 25, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Wetland Detective | July 2, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Urban Jungle | July 9, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Trailing & Scaling | July 16, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Stop the Bite! | July 23, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Nature's Studio | July 30, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Scales, Slimes, Slither! | August 6, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Crawlers & Flyers | August 13, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| For Reel Fishing | August 20, 2026 | Thursday | 10 AM–11 AM | REGISTER |
| Kayak on the Cooper River | August 27, 2026 | Thursday | 1 PM–2 PM | REGISTER |
- You must create/register for an account in order to view the available classes.
- Class availability is based on your child’s age. If your child is 7 and the program says ages 6 & under, you will not be able to register because the system is very age-restrictive.
- Once you are logged in, click the Activities tab.
- Look for the Summer Sprouts 2026 or Trail Buds 2026 links and click the program you want.
- Select the class or classes you would like to register for.
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