Parklands Outdoor Adventure day camps let kids experience nature up close through activities like creek walking, hiking, kayaking, and biking. We offer these outdoor exploration-based camps to children in grades K–6 in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Grades 7-9 are open to attend in the summer. Children participate in hands-on science investigations outdoors and in the classrooms at the PNC Achievement Center and Parklands Administration Building.
2025 Spring Break and Summer Camp Sign-ups are now open!
Reserve your spot TODAY!
Outdoor Adventure Camps
Learn and explore.
All of our programs balance in-classroom learning for elementary to middle grade kids with hands-on outdoor explorations, so kids can be kids. Depending on the season, activities include hiking, fishing, games, archery, kayaking, biking and creek walking. Campers must bring a snack, a bottle of water, and their own sack lunch each day. Parklands Members receive a discounted camp price. Scroll below for a link to more detailed camp information.
Camp hours are Mon-Fri 9 am–4 pm. Drop-off is from 8:30 – 9 am and pick-up is from 4 – 4:30 pm.
Sign ups for Spring Break and Summer Camp are now OPEN!
Reserve your camp spot now!
Pricing
Spring Break Camp Pricing
Grades K-6th: $50/day + tax for Parklands Members, $55/day + tax for non-members
Summer Camp Pricing
Grades K-9th: $250/week + tax for Parklands Members, $275/week + tax for non-members
Summer Camp Scholarships
Free scholarships available for students who attend Parklands S.E.E.D. partner schools. For more information, see flyer below or contact Curtis Carman at ccarman@theparklands.org.
Eligible Schools: Smyrna Elementary, Luhr Elementary, Foster Academy, Klondike Elementary, Fairdale Elementary, Cochran Elementary, Crossroads Elementary, and Eisenhower Elementary.
Parklands Membership
Parklands Members receive a discounted price on paid educational programming, and becoming a member is easy!
Camp Resources
Camp Information & Details: Grades K-6th
Camp Information & Details: Grades 7-9th
Parklands Camp Permission Form
Camper Health History Form
Camper Emergency Action and Medication Form
Parklands Child and Youth Protection Policy
Parklands Summer Camp Scholarships
Rise to the occasion.
There’s always something happening at The Parklands. Check out our upcoming events.
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Writing in Nature
Beckley Creek Park
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Salamander Night Hike
Turkey Run Park
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Star Party with Louisville Astronomical Society
Beckley Creek Park
Maps + Directions
Get on the beaten track.
Our park system is nearly five times as large as New York’s Central Park, so you may need some help finding your way around. Chart your course with our interactive map.