Nature Institute Discovery Day Camp

TNI’s Discovery Day Camp is a nature-based camp located in Godfrey, IL. This unique camp began in 1982 and has invited campers back each year since! Your camper will enjoy a week full of exploration, discovering birds, wildlife, insects, water features, and nature knowledge at The Nature Institute. We will explore the woods, prairies, and ponds at Olin Nature Preserve and will play in the streams and waterfalls at Mississippi Sanctuary.

Campers will have opportunities to gain STEM skills while playing on our natural playground which includes a Mud Kitchen, Geology Garden, Burrow, Eagle’s Nest, Climbing Wall and much more. Campers will learn through discovery and guided play and explore our natural resources. Expect to hear about the new adventures your camper experienced while outdoors.


Preschool camps are available for ages 4 – 5 and are available in half day increments. Morning camps run from 8:30 – 11:30 and afternoon camps are from 12:30 – 3:30. AM or PM Snack is included in the cost. Campers must be able to independently use the restroom.


Kindergarten – Middle School Camps are full day (8:30am-3pm) and are open to children that are getting out of the grade level specified. Campers will bring a lunch with them to camp.