Adventure, exploration and outdoor fun return to Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center this summer.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. on March 1, 2026, for this year’s camp, themed “Nature Navigators.”
Seven separate weeks of day camp will run June 8 through July 24, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Children ages 7 to 11 may register for individual weeks or the full summer. Weekly activities include archery, swimming lessons, kayaking, outdoor skills, arts and crafts, and field trips throughout Alachua County.
Specialty camps for ages 10 to 14 include Fish Camp, offered June 9-13 and July 6-10, featuring a curriculum from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission focused on catch-and-release techniques at George’s Pond. Teen Adventure Camp will be offered for four weeks and features high ropes, bouldering, kayaking and two field trips per week.
“This summer, we’re partnering with outstanding educational organizations, including UF/IFAS Extension, the Micanopy library and the Harn Museum of Art, and hosting a special week with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office focused on the radKIDS personal safety curriculum,” said Camp Manager Jamie Bass. “Camp gives children an increasingly rare opportunity to unplug, build confidence and immerse themselves in the natural world right here in Alachua County.”
Last year, Cuscowilla was voted Best Summer Camp in the Community Choice Awards.
The weekly rate is $175 for day camps and $225 for specialty camps. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are included. Daily bus transportation is available from Lincoln Middle School and Squirrel Ridge Park. Campers may also be dropped off and picked up at the camp in Micanopy.
Scholarships are available through the Friends of Cuscowilla for qualifying families. Applications are due April 15.
For more information, contact Jamie Bass at 352-574-2372 or jbass@alachuacounty.us.
