Children's Saturday Programs
Children's Saturday Programs—designed for children 5–10 years old—blend outdoor skills training, purposeful nature exploration, and guided off-trail forays to provide unique educational experiences at Rowe Woods.
Fall Registration Coming Soon!
Registration opens July 1 at 9 am!
Get ready for our Saturday adventures designed especially for kids ages Kindergarten–10. This is a drop-off, hands‑on outdoor program where children build confidence, curiosity, and connection through nature exploration, games, and skill‑building—all while having fun with friends.
Registrations take place online in our UltraCamp system. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click below to log back in to your camp registration account for CincyNature Camp (via UltraCamp). You may also use this link to update account information.
Saturday Nature Squad
Designed for children ages 5–10.
Children must be potty-trained. Caregivers will drop children off for these programs.
Nature Squad at Night: S’mores and Skills
Saturday, August 29 AND Saturday, September 26, 5–8 pm
Come along for a special evening adventure! Kids ages 5–10 will practice wilderness skills like fire-building basics (with staff guidance), help prepare and cook a simple campfire dinner complete with s’mores, and work together to build a simple outdoor shelter. This drop-off program offers all the hands-on fun of Nature Squad—just at dusk—while parents enjoy a night out. Activities will vary between the two sessions, so feel free to join one or both!
Saturday Nature Squad: Pond Explorers
Saturday, September 12, 9:30 am–12 pm
Get ready to dip nets, scoop water, and discover what’s living below the surface! We will search for pond critters, observe their amazing adaptations up close, and learn how a pond habitat works—all while having a wildly fun morning outdoors.
Saturday Nature Squad: Enchanted Forest
Saturday, October 3, 9:30 am–12 pm
Step into an enchanted forest adventure where imagination meets the outdoors! We'll team up to build magical fairy houses and life-sized forest hideaways, play whimsical nature games, follow twisty mystery trails, and learn about the real plants and animals that make the forest feel like magic.
Saturday Nature Squad: Stream Treasure Hunt
Saturday, November 7, 9:30 am–12 pm
Become an adventurer on a special mission to uncover hidden “treasures” in and around the stream. Using real tools and keen observation, we’ll follow clues, explore habitats, and complete challenges to unlock the final treasure!
Saturday Nature Squad: Animal Ambassadors
Saturday, December 5, 9:30 am–12 pm
Step into the role of a real wildlife helper for the day! Kids will meet our resident animals up close, help with fun and safe animal care tasks like preparing food and tidying habitats, and learn what each animal needs to thrive.
Companion Programming
Designed for children ages 3-4 years old with an adult caregiver.
Adult caregiver must attend with the child.
Wild with My Child: Pond Pals
Saturday, September 12, 10–11:45 am
Wander to the pond with your little explorer for a morning of scooping, searching, and discovery! Together we'll take a close look at tiny pond critters, use our senses to explore the sights and sounds of nature, and take a short hike to discover the plants and animals that make pond habitats so special.
Wild with My Child: Forest Friends
Saturday, October 3, 10–11:45 am
Follow the forest trails with your little one for a magical woodland adventure! We'll search for wild treasures, make nature wands, build tiny animal homes, and explore the forest together on a short hike. Along the way, we'll enjoy some imaginative play and simple discoveries about the plants and animals that make the forest feel enchanted.
Important Information
Preregistration is required for all Children’s Saturday Programs.
Saturday Nature Squad: Children must be potty trained. Caregivers will drop children off for these programs.
Wild With My Child: Adult caregiver must attend with the child.
Cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the first date of the program. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the series start. Programs continue, rain or shine.
Policy Updates: Please note that our policies are subject to change based on conditions at the time of the program.

Questions?
Please contact our Registrar at (513) 831-1711, ext. 129 or email registrar@cincynature.org.








