
Tacoma Nature Center Contact Us TNC Nature Camps Flyer
The TNC Member Registration Process has concluded.
General Public camp registration opens April 1 at 9:00am.
Receiving financial assistance?
Call TNC directly for access to reserved spots from April 1 until May 27. (253) 404-3930 10-2 daily
Important Camp Information
- TNC Members receive a 10% discount on camps
- Campers may not repeat camp themes. Only register camper for 1 week of each theme. Maximum 3 camps per camper.
- EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE
- Ages 6-12. 8:30am-9am & 3:30pm-5pm. Pre-registration required. Takes place at Tacoma Nature Center. $50 flat fee per week.
- Available as an add-on to registered TNC campers.
- No extended care available for half-day preschool camps.
- Extended care registration will be available online beginning on April 1 at 9 am.
- An information letter will be emailed 3 weeks in advance of each camp. View an example information letter with a checklist to prepare for your upcoming nature camp.
- Financial assistance of up to 75% is available for qualifying families.
For questions and assistance, please call the Tacoma Nature Center between 10 am-2 pm daily at (253) 404-3930 or email [email protected].
TNC Member Registration
Due to extremely high demand for limited TNC camp spots, in 2025 we piloted an online application and lottery-style system for camp registration for TNC Members. We plan to use a similar process in 2026 so are leaving the details here to help you plan for next year.
- TNC Nature Camp Application link will be available on this website from January 6 – 31.
- One application is required for each child.
- TNC Members may submit an online application for their desired camps anytime January 6-31 (this is an open period with no preference given for earlier submissions)
- Camp applications will be randomly drawn in a lottery; registrations processed between February 3-7.
- Notifications will be made beginning February 20 for camp and waitlist placements
- Must be a current TNC Member to participate in the TNC Camp Lottery.
- There is no guarantee that TNC members will get a space in camps. However, TNC members have priority registration through this lottery process over non-TNC members and will be placed in camps and/or on waitlists before general public registration opens.
- A $40 non-refundable deposit for each camp will be processed during the lottery registration process
- Full payment is due 2 weeks before each camp
- Non TNC Members may register for remaining spots and/or waitlist spots online beginning at 9 am on April 1.
Upcoming Activities
TNC Extended Care Week 2
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
8:30 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Auditorium
The Wild World of Water
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Lab
Wildlife Biologists
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - School Yard
TNC Extended Care Week 3
Monday, Jul 14, 2025
8:30 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Auditorium
STEAM into Nature
Monday, Jul 14, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Lab
Survival in the Wild
Monday, Jul 14, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - School Yard
TNC Extended Care Week 4
Monday, Jul 21, 2025
8:30 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Auditorium
Nature Detectives
Monday, Jul 21, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Lab
Wildlife Biologists
Monday, Jul 21, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - School Yard
TNC Extended Care Week 5
Monday, Jul 28, 2025
8:30 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Auditorium
The Wild World of Water
Monday, Jul 28, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Lab
TNC Extended Care Week 6
Monday, Aug 4, 2025
8:30 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Auditorium
STEAM into Nature
Monday, Aug 4, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Lab
TNC Extended Care Week 7
Monday, Aug 11, 2025
8:30 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Auditorium
Nature Detectives
Monday, Aug 11, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Lab
Survival in the Wild
Monday, Aug 11, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - School Yard
TNC Extended Care Week 8
Monday, Aug 18, 2025
8:30 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Auditorium
The Wild World of Water
Monday, Aug 18, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - Lab
Pond Pals AM
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - School Yard
Pond Pals PM
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
1:00 pm
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Nature Center - School Yard
Activity Name | Location | Days | Time | Program Dates | Ages | Openings | Action |
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Activity Name | Location | Days | Time | Program Dates | Ages | Openings | Action |
TNC Extended Care Week 8 | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Aug 18 - Aug 21, 2025 | 6 - 9 | 13 | Register |
TNC Extended Care Week 7 | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Aug 11 - Aug 15, 2025 | 6 - 12 | 9 | Register |
TNC Extended Care Week 6 | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025 | 6 - 9 | 11 | Register |
TNC Extended Care Week 5 | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025 | 6 - 9 | 10 | Register |
TNC Extended Care Week 3 | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2025 | 6 - 12 | 13 | Register |
TNC Extended Care Week 4 | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025 | 6 - 12 | 10 | Register |
TNC Extended Care Week 2 | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Jul 7 - Jul 11, 2025 | 6 - 12 | 9 | Register |
Survival in the Wild | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Aug 11 - Aug 15, 2025 | 9 - 12 | -2 | Waitlist |
Wildlife Biologists | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025 | 9 - 12 | -2 | Waitlist |
Survival in the Wild | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2025 | 9 - 12 | -2 | Waitlist |
Wildlife Biologists | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Jul 7 - Jul 11, 2025 | 9 - 12 | -2 | Waitlist |
The Wild World of Water | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Aug 18 - Aug 21, 2025 | 6 - 9 | -4 | Waitlist |
Nature Detectives | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Aug 11 - Aug 15, 2025 | 6 - 8 | -3 | Waitlist |
STEAM into Nature | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025 | 6 - 9 | -2 | Waitlist |
The Wild World of Water | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025 | 6 - 9 | -4 | Waitlist |
STEAM into Nature | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2025 | 6 - 8 | -4 | Waitlist |
Nature Detectives | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025 | 6 - 8 | -3 | Waitlist |
The Wild World of Water | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Jul 7 - Jul 11, 2025 | 6 - 8 | -4 | Waitlist |
Pond Pals PM | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Aug 19 - Aug 21, 2025 | 4 - 5 | -1 | Waitlist |
Pond Pals AM | Tacoma Nature Center | MTWTFSS | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Aug 19 - Aug 21, 2025 | 4 - 5 | -2 | Waitlist |