Glen Helen Eco-Camp
Now available - Eco-Camp Gift Cards!
Digital gift cards are available! Once purchased, an email with a discount code will be sent and the code can be applied to a camp registration in our registration system!
What's Glen Helen Eco-Camp?
Eco-Camp has been a summer tradition since 1972! We offer weeklong day, progressive, and overnight camps based out of the Outdoor Education Center in Glen Helen Nature Preserve. While each camp has a different theme, we strive to inspire campers to be curious lifelong learners through exploration, to create friendships and community at camp, and to create joy throughout their experience with us. If you are curious about Eco-Camp is all about, please check out our 2024 Wrap-Up Video!
Summer Eco-Camp Registration is OPEN!
Frequently Asked Questions
1Eco-Camp Registration Policies
- To register, you will first need to create an account for your household or log-in to a previously created account.
- If you are registering more than one child, you may do so within a single account.
- Select which camp options your child would like to attend and any desired additions (extended care, merchandise, scholarship donations, etc.)
- Every camper will receive one Eco-Camp t-shirt upon registering for the season, and additional attire may be purchased at Friday pick-up.
- Several forms are required upon registering and may be completed or updated prior to the start of your child's camp.
- As summer approaches and registrations for camps fill, campers may be placed on a waitlist for full camps.
- Deposits for Eco-Camp are non-refundable and due at the time of registration for each camp reservation.
- Camp fees are due in full by Monday, May 4, 2026.
- All unpaid balances as of May 5, 2026, will be processed by our staff using the last credit card on file. Any camp registrations completed after May 4, 2026 must be paid in full.
2Eco-Camp Deposits, Cancellations, & Refunds
- A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due at the time of registration to hold your camper's spot. If a camper's attendance must be canceled, the remaining balance will be refunded to those who notify us at least 14 days prior to the Monday of their camp session. No refunds will be made to those who cancel after this time frame.
- If Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center cancels a camp for any reason, all camp fees will be refunded in full, including deposit fees. A partial refund can also be processed if the camper becomes ill and can provide a dated memo from a doctor to verify their condition. If a camper needs to transfer the week of camp they are attending, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss available options and to be able to provide space for any campers placed on the waitlist.
3When can I register for Eco-Camp 2026?
Registration for Eco-Camp will open December 17, 2025. The 2026 season will take place over 8 weeks through the months of June, July, and the first week of August.
4How long is each Eco-Camp?
All Eco-Camps are a week long, Monday through Friday.
5Are meals provided?
Yes! All meals are provided for our Eco-Campers’ meeting any dietary restrictions listed within their medical form. Meals are scheduled as follows; breakfast at 8am, lunch at 12pm, afternoon snack at 3:30pm, dinner at 6pm, evening snack around 8pm.
6What camp can I sign up for?
Our registration platform will automatically display the Eco-camps available to your camper based on their age. If you notice inconsistencies or require accommodations please contact our office. If camps are at capacity you can sign up to be waitlisted with no deposit required.
7Where will my camper sleep?
All campers spending the night in the Glen will reside in one of our dormitories that are assigned by gender. All dorms are equipped with air conditioning, bunk-beds, and stall toilets and showers. Campers are permitted to select their bunk upon arrival.
8Are discounts available?
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Yes, discounts are available!
- An Early Bird Discount of 5% for early registration by January 31, 2026
- a 10% Glen Helen Association Membership Discount for those at Spicebush level or higher
- a 10% Bring-a-Friend Discount.
- a 10% Outdoor School Student's First Ecocamp. The discount will be applied to your account balance after the provided information has been confirmed. Please reach out to our office for more information (937-767-7648, [email protected]).
9Is financial assistance available?
- We believe that the summer camp experience is one of the most valuable experiences a child can have. Our hope is to make that experience available to every child!
- With support from generous donors, need-based Glen Helen Eco-Scholarships are made available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a priority given to first time campers and those who have not received scholarships in a past.
- Scholarships cover 50% of total Eco-Camp fees, and are available per camper for one camp session during the 2026 Eco-Camp season.
- To apply, please submit 2 letters: 1 from the parents/guardians explaining why they are seeking a scholarship, and 1 from the camper explaining why they would like to come to camp (can be a drawing or a letter). Email applications to [email protected]
- Please register and pay the deposit first to secure your camper's spot in the session. Then, please submit your scholarship application.
- Please contact our office with any questions (937-767-7648, [email protected]).
10What is the Leaders In Training (LIT) Program?
The Glen Helen Eco-Camp Leaders in Training (LIT) program is designed to allow older campers to participate in camp as a role model for younger campers. LITs are paired with a trained counselor to help with younger campers and focus on making a positive impact with their group, learning leadership skills along the way. Not only do LITs participate with their camp, they also get mentorship and learning opportunities from the Glen Helen staff. To apply, please sign up via the registration portal and complete an application.
Questions?
Please reach out to the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center office:
937-767-7648 or [email protected]