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 Registration Closed
Grades 3 & 4: June 22-26 Registration Closed
July 6-10 Open Registration Closed
Grades 5 & 6: July 20-24 Open Registration Closed
*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
Just like that, summer has flown past us; that's what happens when you are having so much fun! Thank you to all the families who joined us this summer at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. It was such a wonderful summer making everlasting memories with new friends!
Stay tuned for 2027 Eco Camp dates & registration! Follow us on social media or subscribe to our monthly newsletter for program & camp updates.
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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!
WHAT 2026 PARENTS HAD TO SAY
1st Grade Camper
We absolutely love Eco Camp! He brings home new ideas, language, and knowledge about the world around us. Thank for all you do!!
5th Grade Camper
The topics, location, and great staff bring us back each summer! Thanks for caring for the kids so well and being able to individualize to make them feel welcome and safe.
2nd Grade Camper
Our daughter has done it the last three years and always says it's the best week of her life. She learns SO much, meets new friends, and is inspired to love Mother Earth even more!