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Junior Nature Camp 2026
Summary
Make summer memories that will last a lifetime! Campers ages 10-16 are invited to experience our residential camp just 10 minutes from Wheeling at the picturesque Camp Giscowheco. Study everything from invertebrates and ferns to birds and mammals in a picturesque outdoor classroom. Other activities include canoeing, swimming, orienteering, arts & crafts, music, archery, and nightly campfires. Attend one or both weeks. Call 304-242-6855 to learn more.
Ages: 10-16
Meets: July 12-25
Begins: Sunday, July 12 or Sunday, July 19
Duration: 1 or 2 weeks
Instructor(s): Schrader Center and Guest Naturalists
$525 non-member/$500 OI members (1 week)
$1,000 non-member/$950 OI members (2 weeks)
Price includes t-shirt
Oglebay Institute gratefully acknowledges the 2025 support of
Junior Nature Camp from The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
and the West Virginia Department of Tourism.
Event Registration is closed.
Ages: 10-16
Meets: July 12-25
Begins: Sunday, July 12 or Sunday, July 19
Duration: 1 or 2 weeks
Instructor(s): Schrader Center and Guest Naturalists
$525 non-member/$500 OI members (1 week)
$1,000 non-member/$950 OI members (2 weeks)
Price includes t-shirt
Oglebay Institute gratefully acknowledges the 2025 support of
Junior Nature Camp from The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
and the West Virginia Department of Tourism.