What ages does Nature Navigators accept?

Nature Navigators is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Nature Navigators cost?

Nature Navigators publishes $250/week for the standard session. Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $230 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Nature Navigators's hours?

Nature Navigators runs 8:30 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 Nature Navigators?

Nature Navigators 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 Nature Navigators provide lunch?

Nature Navigators 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 Nature Navigators compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City?

Nature Navigators is one of 7 outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–11

Nature Navigators

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum · $250/week

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum offers summer day camps, including "Nature Navigators," focusing on hands-on STEM and creative activities for children ag...

▌ Editor's read The Discovery Gateway Children's Museum website loads successfully and details their summer camp offerings, including "Nature Navigators." The museum is a nonprofit organization. While specific information about "Nature Navigators" is limited to a brief description, the overall camp program is for children aged 4-12, with full-day options from 9 AM to 4 PM. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to child safety. Discovery Gateway Children's Museum has a Google review rating of 4.5 stars based on 1,600 reviews, with many positive comments about the museum's engaging exhibits and educational value. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @discoverygateway on Instagram and 'discoverygateway' on Facebook.

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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Nature Navigators sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 8–11
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Address: 444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Cost notes: Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $230

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature Navigators

What ages does Nature Navigators accept?: Nature Navigators is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Nature Navigators cost?: Nature Navigators publishes $250/week for the standard session. Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $230 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Nature Navigators's hours?: Nature Navigators runs 8:30 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 Nature Navigators?: Nature Navigators 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 Nature Navigators provide lunch?: Nature Navigators 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 Nature Navigators compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City?: Nature Navigators is one of 7 outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City 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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