Wynn Exploration Camp
This day camp offers the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the forest and watershed of the Wynn Nature Center. Campers will learn about ecology, wild edible plants, wildlife, art in nature, wilderness survival skills, and so much more! All while exploring the trails around the Nature Center with our staff.
Ages: 10-12
2026 Session Dates:
June 16th-19th
June 23rd-26th
June 30th-July 3rd
July 7th-10th
July 21st-24th
July 28th-31st
Aug 4th-7th
Aug 11th-14th
Price
Child (age 10-12): $175 per week
Duration
There are 8 sessions in our 2026 Wynn Exploration Camp season. Each session is 4 days long, Tuesday through Friday.
Drop-off: 1:00pm
Pick-up: 5:00pm
Drop-off and pick-up will be at the Carl E. Wynn Visitor Center.
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Wynn Exploration Camp is based at the Wynn Nature Center (62890 Skyline Drive) in Homer. Pick-up and drop-off will be at the Carl E. Wynn Visitor Center every day.
Scholarships are available to help ensure our programs remain accessible. For more information, please explore our Scholarships page or contact our Program Director.
Wynn naturalists will contact you the week before your registered session with more specific information about the upcoming week's activities. Participants should come dressed appropriately for the weather. In general your child will need rain gear (coat, pants and boots), good walking shoes, a snack every day, a water bottle, and a day pack.
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Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to your registered session's start will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
Cancellations made 15-29 days prior to the start date will receive a 50% refund minus a $50 processing fee.
Cancellations made 14 days or fewer prior to the start date do not receive a refund.
Sudden Camp Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel due to an emergency or the participant cannot stay for the full camp after the camp has already started, please contact us and we can discuss options around a partial refund. Examples include but are not limited to: family medical emergency, participant experiences an illness and needs to go home, camp cannot meet pre-disclosed participants behavioral health needs. This Sudden Camp Cancellation Policy does not apply when there is a violation to our Behavior Policy, section “Right to Revoke Access.”
If you cancel your reservation, that spot will be offered to someone on our waitlist. We do not accept recommendations as to who should fill your cancellation.
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How quickly does this camp fill?
Wynn Exploration Camp registration typically opens in February for the coming summer. There are some sessions that fill more quickly than others. To be notified when registration is open, please sign up for our email list. If you are not able to secure a spot, please contact us to inquire about our waitlist.
One of my friends cancelled their booking. Can my child take their spot?
In the event of any cancellation, we will first call our waitlisted campers to offer them the open spot. If those campers refuse the offered spot, only then will we consider an ad hominem request to fill the spot.
Will campers be outside if it's raining?
Yes! Even in the rain, campers are able to explore and experience the incredible ecosystem of the Wynn Nature Center. Please make sure your child comes to camp with appropriate rain gear. As the old saying goes: there's no such thing as bad weather, just ill-suited clothing!
Do I need to pack my child a lunch?
Our staff provides a snack each day, but campers should bring their own additional snacks. If your camper has any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let our staff know during registration.
How does Coastal Studies manage campers' behavior?
Our staff are dedicated and trained to help all participants have successful and educational experiences. Please review our Behavioral Policy to learn more about how we support our students and create a positive learning environment.
Can you clarify the ages for camp?
When registering for camps, please respect the age limits we have set for each camp. This allows us to best support youth in an age-appropriate way. If your child is too old or too young for a camp, please explore our other camps for programs aimed at younger or older children.
If your child/teen has a summer birthday (June, July, or August), and will meet the minimum age requirement for a camp at that point you may register them for camp so long as they have completed the following grade of school:
Bio-Kids at Wynn: completed kindergarten
SPIT Kids at the Harbor: completed kindergarten
Day Camp: completed 1st grade
Trackers at Wynn: completed 2nd grade
Kachemak Camp: completed 3rd grade
Wynn Exploration Camp: completed 4th grade
Between the Tides, Fins & Scales, and Marine Mammal Camp: completed 4th grade
Teen Peatland Expedition: completed 6th grade
Teen Eco-Adventure Camp: completed 7th grade
Marine Science Expedition: completed 10th grade
If your child/teen has a spring birthday, please register them for camps based on their age at the time the camp will run (not based on their age at registration). If your child/teen has a June, July, or August birthday and will just barely exceed the upper age limit for camp, please contact us to discuss options: katieg@akcoastalstudies.org or 907-235-1974