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Thrive Nature Camp at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve

January 23, 2026

Campers get all the fun and benefits of Thrive Forest School jam-packed into summer camp!

An all-outdoor summer camp where muddy hands, fresh air, and wild curiosity lead the way! Each day invites children to explore nature deeply, build confidence, and make unforgettable memories in the forest at beautiful Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve located at 12501 Harmony Landing Road Goshen, KY 40026.


Your child will love taking nature hikes, creating woodland art, making forest music, crossing logs, climbing trees, splashing in creeks, and making new friends! Campers build confidence and spark creativity as they explore their outdoor forest classrooms and other areas of Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve.

Just like Thrive Forest School, summer camp follows a child-led, inquiry-based, exploratory play model. We work with what nature gives us (sun! rain! mud!) and embrace it all with the best of spirits. Our motto is “Your child will come home dirty or your money back!” So far, no refunds have been issued 😉

Families enrolling two or more children receive a 10% discount. Register at https://thrive.campbrainregistration.com/

For more information contact 502-228-4362 or Thrive@KYNaturePreserve.org
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This year, we are offering our camp experience in two formats:

Half-day, week-long Nature Camps

Monday - Friday, 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM. $225 + tax per week

Eight week-long sessions are available beginning 6/1/26. No camp over the week of July 4th.
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Part-time Afternoon Adventure Camps

Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Register by month, June OR July: $285 + tax per month

Register for the full summer, June AND July, $510 + tax
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Register today and let the adventures begin!