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Kids Programs

at Osage Park

Classes

Nature Classes

This two-hour program is designed for homeschooled students ages 6-12 and provides an engaging and educational outdoor experience. Students will learn about a variety of fascinating topics, including our watershed system, designing their own waterways, and exploring the wetland ecosystem at Osage Park. They’ll also discover wildlife and their unique adaptations, build animal shelters, identify plants, learn about prairie conservation, and enjoy activities like bug catching. This program offers an excellent opportunity for children to connect with nature and gain hands-on knowledge about the environment.

Comprehensive development on summer holidays

Beaver Tales

with Bentonville Public Library

Books, songs, movement activities, and more – All ages welcome!
Join Bentonville Public Library librarians and Osage staff as they weave traditional story time fun with exciting tales about our unique wetland park. This program is designed to accommodate a range of ages, so bring the whole crew! Beaver Tales will take place outdoors at the Osage Main Pavilion. Don’t forget to bring a blanket to sit on!

Camps

Explore Osage Summer Camps

Presented by the Arvest Foundation

Let your kids have the best week ever at Osage Park this summer as we embark on an exciting journey through the wild wetlands, discovering this unique natural space right at our fingertips! Each day, we will engage in recreation activities exclusive to Osage Park, including archery at The Quiver Archery Range, along with other fun activities. Daily activities will include wetland and prairie conservation, animal identification and shelter building, nature art, fishing, pickleball games, water games, and archery for all skill levels. This is the perfect opportunity for kids to connect with nature, stay active, and explore the wonders of Osage Park.

Osage Nature Day Camp –
Spring Break

Give your kids the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature during Spring Break at Osage Park! Designed for young adventurers aged 7-12, this day camp is packed with exciting outdoor activities in the heart of the wetlands. Campers will engage in wetland ecosystems with nature crafts, wetland engineering, plant identification, wildlife shelter building, bird watching, and much more. Along the way, they’ll learn about leave-no-trace ethics and discover the wonders of the natural world!

Schools & Homeschool

Wetland Expeditions

Presented by Black Hills Energy

Dive into the unique ecosystems of the Osage Park Wetlands through a one-day field trip exploring wetland wildlife, food chains, watershed systems, and human impact. Students will investigate erosion, water cycles, invasive species, and the role wetlands play in environmental conservation.

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