Camps
Are you ready for an action-packed summer?
Our various day camps offer a unique environment to explore Blackacre’s natural habitat while providing meaningful and lasting connections with other campers. Plus, each child will receive a super-cool camp t-shirt when they sign up!
To register click on the link below:
Exploration Camp (June 5-9)
Our Exploration Camp focuses on discovering the wonders of nature! All age groups will experience a variety of interactive explorations on the preserve. They will become scientists investigating our ecosystem including the diversity of animals, plants and microorganisms. Other activities include photography, crafts, team building activities and time with our farm animals. It will be a week filled with fun, adventure and discovery.
Special Exploration Camp Guest: Science and History teachers, and former zoo staff, Felicia and Justin Moreshi will bring their exotic creatures and talk about how they live, eat and protect themselves in the wild. Kids will get an opportunity to see animals up close and personal.
Class: K-5th
Cost: $250 full-day; $150 half day
Minecraft Camp (June 12-15)
Get set for Minecraft camp at Blackacre! It will be a summer your child will never forget! It’s where the virtual world and physical world collide. Part of the day, they will explore our almost 300- acre preserve with waterfalls, forests, ponds, cliffs and meadows, and learn about environmental challenges. The other half of the day they will work in the computer lab in teams to create and map out their own Minecraft World where they come up with solutions.
Class: age 9-14
Cost: $250 (Four full days)
Wee Explorers 1/2 day Camp
Is your child new to day camp? This is the perfect class for them! In our half-day camp (four days), they will explore, hike and enjoy nature through crafts, activities and open-play. Blackacre is the perfect place for children to connect with nature and meet new friends.
Sign up for one or both weeks!
Class: K-2
Date options: June 12-16 or June 26-29
Cost: $150 per week
Start location: Weaving Shed
Pioneer Camp (June 19-23)
Campers discover Kentucky’s heritage through explorations of Blackacre’s 1790’s pioneer farm and natural areas including ponds, forests and fields. They will engage in nature and pioneer investigations, arts/crafts, and games. They will travel back in time and meet a special guest from the 18th century. Pioneer activities including: candle making, butter making, songs and more! We will have daily interactions with our farm animals, nature hikes, gardening explorations, time to explore our barn and historic homestead.
Class: K-5th
Cost: $250 full-day; $150 half Day.
JR Minecraft Camp (June 26-29)
Get set for Minecraft camp at Blackacre! It will be a summer your child will never forget! It’s where the virtual world and physical world collide. Part of the day, they will explore our almost 300- acre preserve with waterfalls, forests, ponds, cliffs and meadows, and learn about environmental challenges. The other half of the day they will work in the computer lab in teams to create and map out their own Minecraft World where they come up with solutions. Receive a free t-shirt with your camp registration.
Class: age 7-9
Cost $250 (four full days)
Please read cancellation policy at time of registration.
Blackacre State Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead
Opening Hours:
Daily from dawn to dusk
Phone: (502)266-9802
Email: office@visitblackacre.org
Address: 3200 Tucker Station Road Louisville, KY 40299