Elachee Nature Science Center
Private
Elachee Nature Science Center offers weeklong nature-based summer day camps for children from Pre-K/Kindergarten through middle school in Gainesville. Campers explore creeks, hike the 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods preserve, try archery and fort-building, and do science-focused crafts. Run by a long-established nonprofit nature center.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Elachee Nature Science Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Brooke DowlingWe had the best experience today! The staff were incredibly friendly and the area is so beautiful. My five-year-old even got to see snakes and turtles up close and each room in the building was thoughtfully put together for curious little minds. We can’t wait to come back to see Elvis the snake and our other new friends! Shout out to Zoey who walked with us to find snails, so kind! And the rest of the staff who were lovely to be around.
★★★★★Kelli HarfordGreat experience for our kids ages 10 and 7 on a rainy day! Inexpensive ($10 each and $5 for the car) and kept the kids entertained for a couple hours. Staff was so nice and managed to also get a short hike in during a break in the rain.
★★★★★Kaitlin ShafferWe recently had my son’s birthday party here, and it was wonderful! The staff were so kind and thoughtful. Ms. Leanne ensured he had the best day! The activities set up took so much stress out of planning the party and it gave us more time to be able to enjoy talking with guests. We could not be happier with how it all turned out!
★★★★★BriCame here for the Halloween haunted trail and it was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who stayed late to give us all a wonderful time. Best Halloween ever! Definitely worth the $40
★★★★★Annie BorgesMy 3-year-old nanny kid had an absolute blast at the Elachee Nature Science Center today! I honestly can’t believe I hadn’t discovered this hidden gem sooner. The facility is beautifully maintained, educational, and engaging—but what truly made our visit exceptional was the staff, especially an incredible environmental educator named Katie. From the moment we arrived, Katie went above and beyond to make our experience special. She took the time to thoughtfully answer all of my questions and my curious little one’s (no easy feat!). She patiently guided us through hands-on animal encounters, offering safe, up-close experiences that were both fun and educational. What really stood out was her natural ability to connect with children—Katie was so kind, patient, and skillful at gently redirecting my energetic three-year-old. You can instantly tell she’s passionate about what she does and deeply cares for the animals in her care. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and her kindness left a lasting impression. Thank you, Katie, for turning our visit into such a magical and memorable adventure! We can’t wait to come back.