Clinton Nature Center Hosts Spring Break Bird Camp

Five-day camp for ages 9-12 focuses on outdoor exploration and bird identification.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Clinton Community Nature Center is partnering with the Jackson Audubon Society to offer a Spring Break Bird Camp for children ages 9 to 12 from March 9-13. The five-day camp will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at the nature center, with activities including exploring the outdoors, learning to identify birds, building a bluebird nest box, and playing in the center's Play Forest.

Why it matters

The camp is designed to give children an opportunity to connect with nature during spring break, combining hands-on education with outdoor adventure. The Clinton Community Nature Center aims to conserve land and historic features while providing a place for the appreciation, enjoyment and study of nature.

The details

Campers will explore the outdoors while learning how to identify birds using field guides and binoculars. Participants will also build a bluebird nest box and take part in imaginative play in the center's Play Forest. The camp is led by Jackson Audubon Society educators, and includes free exploration time in the Play Forest at the beginning and end of each day.

  • The five-day camp will run from March 9-13, 2026.
  • Drop-off is available between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., and pickup is scheduled between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

The players

Clinton Community Nature Center

A nonprofit organization founded in 1997, operating on 32.2 acres of native vegetation and hardwood forest trails. Its mission is to conserve land and historic features while providing a place for the appreciation, enjoyment and study of nature.

Jackson Audubon Society

A partner organization that is providing the educators for the Spring Break Bird Camp.

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What’s next

Families are encouraged to secure a spot and complete a registration form for each participant. An email with a detailed schedule, clothing recommendations and food information will be sent to registered families one week prior to camp.

The takeaway

The Clinton Nature Center's Spring Break Bird Camp provides a unique opportunity for children to explore the outdoors, learn about birds, and connect with nature during their time off from school. The camp's hands-on approach and focus on environmental education aligns with the center's mission to conserve land and promote appreciation for the natural world.