Our camps educate and entertain children entering Kindergarten through eighth grade for 1-10 weeks in the summer. We provide a fun and friendly environment where your children can take part in safe, high-quality activities led by a well-trained and knowledgeable staff across the NAU campus. Our enthusiastic camp leaders create engaging and non-traditional program opportunities that are sure to enhance your children’s summer, and are all grade and age appropriate. Please visit our camps section for more details!
The Little Jacks Camp is open to all youth five-years-old through those entering 5th grade. Campers must be at least five years of age by June 1st, no exceptions. Each day our campers will be led through various activities to keep them active, engaged, and enjoying their experience. Activities at camp may include:
Experiential Education hosted by Outdoor Adventures staff
Aquatics programming & Swimming supervised by certified lifeguards and camp counselors
Rock Climbing at the Rec Center climbing wall
Fun activities facilitated by summer camp counselors in a variety of facilities around campus
Guest visits from our friends around Flagstaff!
Field trips!
The Explorers Camp is open to all youth entering 6th grade through 8th grade, and is limited to 20 campers each session. In addition to what the Little Jacks experience, the Explorers take things to the next level. Whether it be going on an excursion around Northern Arizona or participating in a Challenge Course program on campus, the Explorers will get a feel for outdoor education in addition to enjoying themselves at camp.
Past activities and adventures have included:
Outdoor Adventures Challenge Course
Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater
Mountain Biking at Fort Tuthill
Hiking West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon, Red Canyon, and Mount Elden
Leave No Trace Outdoor Principles class
Bike Maintenance Lessons
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