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Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers

Quarry Hill Nature Center · $155/week · ★ 4.8 (1467 reviews)

Quarry Hill Nature Center's Geo-Trekkers camp offers elementary-aged children an immersive outdoor experience focused on geology, paleontology, and local eco...

▌ Editor's read The Quarry Hill Nature Center's Geo-Trekkers camp is a day camp for children entering grades 1-3, focusing on geology, paleontology, and local ecosystems. The camp website, https://www.qhnc.org/summer-nature-camp, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp's themes and activities. The Quarry Hill Nature Center is a non-profit organization, as indicated on their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the center explicitly states on its 'Employment' page that 'All staff and volunteers must pass a criminal background check.' The Quarry Hill Nature Center has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the educational programs and knowledgeable staff. Social media handles include @quarryhillnaturecenter on Instagram and QuarryHillNatureCenter on Facebook. The camp offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fossil hunting, and exploring the nature center's exhibits.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Rochester, MN 55901, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers

What ages does Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers accept?
Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers is open to children ages 12–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers cost?
Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers publishes $155/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers's hours?
Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers?
Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers provide lunch?
Quarry Hill Nature Center: Geo-Trekkers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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