The Environmental Learning Center in Oskaloosa, home to the Mahaska County Conservation Board, offers summer nature day camps for children held 9:00am-noon at various county parks. Camps are hands-on and outdoor-focused, and the board asks that an adult attend alongside each child. The center features live-animal displays, a native-fish aquarium, and an all-inclusive nature playscape.
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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 Environmental Learning Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Sue MalloryI took my 4 granddaughters and they really enjoyed the learning center. We happened to go the day they had their opening of the outside area, even in the rain they had a great time. This is a great place for kids and adults to enjoy.
★★★★★Elizabeth WarnerLots of great free programs available for kids! And the learning center has a great variety of animals and activities.
★★★★★Pat KitzmanThe ELC is such a great way to spend part of a day—for all ages! The mammoth skeleton is impressive and you can learn about how they used to live in Iowa!
★★★★★Kara Van EatonThank you so much. My family really enjoyed this place.
★★★★★Kirk OlerThe Environmental Learning Center is an interactive museum about local plants and animals. They have a year-round calendar of activities for children and adults. They have information about mammoth digs and fossil finding within Mahaska County, Iowa.