Spend a magical night under the stars with your family at Ogden Nature Center’s Family Camps. Enjoy fun games, crafts, wildlife spotting, and cozy campfire dinners in Utah’s stunning outdoors.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
overnight (approx. 12–14 hours)
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal hiking involved, mostly stationary campsite activities
Wildlife
History
Ogden Nature Center has been a community landmark since 1975, dedicated to environmental education and conservation.
Conservation
The center promotes sustainable camping practices to protect local wildlife habitats and minimize environmental impact.
Ogden Nature Center
Spend a magical night under the stars with your family at Ogden Nature Center’s Family Camps. Enjoy fun games, crafts, wildlife spotting, and cozy campfire dinners in Utah’s stunning outdoors.
Ogden Nature Center is a community-focused nature education organization located in Ogden, Utah. The center provides hands-on environmental education, seasonal camps, family programs, school field trips, and volunteer opportunities designed for learners of all ages. Programs include guided pond ecology and pollination sessions for elementary students, toddler and fledgling camps for young children, weeklong and single-day camps for school-age kids, family overnight camps, and teen-focused Volunteens that emphasize citizen science and habitat restoration.
Instructional experiences combine outdoor exploration with science, crafts, games, and supervised, project-based learning. School field trips and class visits focus on curriculum-aligned topics such as pond life, pollinators, indigenous land practices, and backyard birdwatching; many programs include take-home materials like field guides and bug boxes. Summer camps offer themed weeks covering survival skills, STEM experiments, natural history, and wildlife observation, while family camps provide meals and activities designed for multi-age participation.
The center partners with families, educators, and community volunteers to foster environmental stewardship and practical skills. Programs are delivered by trained staff and experienced instructors in structured, supervised settings, with limited enrollment on select offerings to ensure quality and safety. The organization promotes hands-on discovery, community engagement, and conservation education through accessible programs in the Ogden area. Visitors and participants can expect active outdoor learning, structured curricula, and opportunities to contribute to local habitat projects.
Location
Ogden, Utah
Accessible local nature education hub
Age Range
All ages
Programs for toddlers through teens
Programs Offered
11 Programs
Hands-on camps, school trips, family events
Supervised Programs
Limited Enrollment
Structured instruction with safety focus
Find programs, check availability, and book camps, school trips, family nights, or Volunteens to secure a spot.
Bring a Comfortable Tent
Make sure your tent is weather-appropriate and easy to set up for a stress-free camping night.
Pack Layers
Even in summer, nights can get cool, so bring layers to stay warm after sundown.
Use Bug Repellent
Protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes and other bugs, especially during warmer months.
Bring Flashlights or Headlamps
Essential for safely navigating the campground and spotting nocturnal wildlife after dark.
4-Season Tent
Provides extra warmth and protection during cooler camping nights.
fall
Sleeping Bags Rated for Cool Weather
Ensures a warm and comfortable night under variable temperatures.
spring|fall|winter
Bug Spray
Keeps mosquitoes and other insects away during warmer months.
summer
Headlamp or Flashlight
Vital for navigating the campsite and wildlife spotting after dark.