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Young Naturalist

Quarry Hill Nature Center · $125/week · ★ 4.8 (1467 reviews)

Quarry Hill Nature Center offers day camps for children aged 4-15, focusing on nature exploration, outdoor skills, and environmental education in Rochester, MN.

▌ Editor's read The Quarry Hill Nature Center's Summer Nature Camp offers day programs for children from age 4 up to 15, with various themes like 'Nature's Superheroes' and 'Wilderness Survival.' The website provides detailed schedules, age groups, and pricing information, indicating a well-organized program. The Quarry Hill Nature Center is a non-profit organization. While there is no mention of ACA accreditation, the center has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, frequently praising its educational programs and facilities. The camp's social media handles are @quarryhillnaturecenter on Instagram and QuarryHillNatureCenter on Facebook, where they actively post updates and photos. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Who thrives here Age 5

Young Naturalist is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. outdoors/nature programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–5
  • 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 Young Naturalist

What ages does Young Naturalist accept?
Young Naturalist is open to children age 5. 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 Young Naturalist cost?
Young Naturalist publishes $125/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Young Naturalist's hours?
Young Naturalist 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 Young Naturalist?
Young Naturalist 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 Young Naturalist provide lunch?
Young Naturalist 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.
How does Young Naturalist compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Rochester?
Young Naturalist is one of 10 outdoors/nature camps in Rochester that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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