Eco Camp
Happy Dancing Turtle Eco Camps
Eco Camps are nature-based day camps where campers will learn about various environmental topics through activities, games, crafts, stories, outdoor exploration & recreation, play, and a whole lot of fun! Each session has a maximum of 15 campers. To fully engage campers & provide age-appropriate activities that are fun for all, camps are separated by age group. Eco Camps are in both our locations: Northern Lakes Region in Pine River, MN and the Driftless Region in Trempealeau, WI.
Northern Lakes Eco Camps - Pine River, MN
Pine River Eco Camps
Pine River Eco Camps are nature-based day camps for kids aged 1st-6th grade. All camps will be hosted at the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus in Pine River, Minnesota. Campers will have the opportunity to learn and explore in a forest classroom setting, a strawbale building, and a 2-acre demonstration garden. Depending on age, campers may also walk into town for various activities.
Eco Camp runs Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm; $180*/camper; campers bring their own snack, lunch, and water bottle. One day of camp will be spent at the lake where we will swim, kayak, and participate in water-related games and activities.
2026 Camp Dates
Grades 1 & 2: June 8-12
Grades 3 & 4: June 22-26
July 6-10
Grades 5 & 6: July 2-24
*We are offering two weeks of the 3rd & 4th grade age group to accommodate more campers. Please choose one - these weeks are the same program.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made at least 14 days prior to camp start date will receive a full refund, less a 10% processing fee.
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Cancellations made 3-13 days prior to camp start date will receive a refund of 50%.
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Cancellations made less than 3 days prior to camp start date will receive no refund.
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Should Happy Dancing Turtle cancel camp for any reason, all paid registrations will receive a refund of 100%.
Driftless Region Eco Camps - Trempealeau, WI
Driftless Eco Camps are nature-based day camps for kids aged PreK-6th grade. The Driftless Region boasts unique geography & nature that is exciting to learn about through hands-on exploration! All camps will be hosted at the OWL Center at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in Trempealeau, Wisconsin with so much nature to explore right outside the door!
2026 Camp Dates
Grades 1 & 2: June 8 - 12 - Open & June 22 - 26 - Waitlist*
Grades 3 & 4: July 6 - 10 - Waitlist
Grades 5 & 6: July 20 - 24 - Open
PreK & Kindergarten: Aug 3 - 7 - Waitlist
Based on grade camper will enter in Fall of 2026
*We are offering two weeks of the 1st & 2nd grade age group to accommodate more campers. Please choose one - these weeks are the same program.
Note: Please email driftless@happydancingturtle.org to be added to the waiting list for Summer 2026. Include camper name, parent/guardian name + contact, grade level in fall, and desired session.
Grades 1-6: full-day Eco Camp runs Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm; campers bring their own snack & lunch. Cost is $180 per camper.
PreK-Kindergarten: we welcome the youngest campers to join us for a half-day camp! Campers must be at least 4 years of age by the time camp begins & be able to independently use the bathroom. Camp runs Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12pm; campers bring their own snack & lunch. Cost is $140 per camper.
*The price of camp includes supplies, activities, guest speakers, & camp t-shirt. Payment plans & financial assistance are available on the registration form. Email driftless@happydancingturtle.org for more information.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made at least 14 days prior to camp start date will receive a full refund, less a 10% processing fee.
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Cancellations made 3-13 days prior to camp start date will receive a refund of 50%.
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Cancellations made less than 3 days prior to camp start date will receive no refund.
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Should Happy Dancing Turtle cancel camp for any reason, all paid registrations will receive a refund of 100%.