Eco-Art Adventure is a morning, outdoor adventure camp for rising 3rd–6th graders that blends nature exploration, art, science, and creative problem-solving. Campers spend their days outside—walking, observing, discovering, and creating—while building a positive, lasting relationship with the natural world.
Session 1: June 8–12 Session 2: June 15–19
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Who: Rising 3rd–6th grade students
Where: Historic Dublin and nearby parks (Meet at Dublin Library)
📋Early Registration Opens Sunday, February 15th!📋
Daily Outdoor Adventures
Campers explore nearby public parks in the Historic Dublin area, discovering and interacting with nature right in our community.
Themed, Hands-On Learning
Each day features a new theme—such as (but not limited to) Fossils, Birds, Water, or Renewable Energy—paired with hands-on projects, experiences, and reflection.
Art + Science + Curiosity
Activities combine creativity, observation, and simple engineering to spark imagination and problem-solving.
Screen-Free by Design
This camp intentionally prioritizes green time over screen time, helping children unplug and reconnect with nature.
Each morning follows a familiar rhythm that helps campers feel grounded while keeping the experience fresh:
Adventure Walk & Exploration
Theme-Based Discovery
Creative Art Project or Build
Nature Journaling & Reflection
Every day is different—but always outdoors, active, and engaging.
Please send your child ready for an outdoor adventure:
Backpack
Water bottle
Small snack
Hat and/or sunglasses
Comfortable walking shoes/water shoes
Clothes that can get dirty
Sunscreen and bug spray applied before camp
Note: Camp includes a lot of walking and time outdoors - please plan and dress accordingly.
Dublin Library (Outside top level front doors by benches)
75 N High St & North St
Adjacent to the parking garage
For safety:
Families must show photo ID at pick-up
All approved pick-up adults must be listed on the registration form
Early Registration: $175 (before 2/28)
Standard Registration: $195 (after 3/1)
Sibling Discount: $15 off additional child (off standard rate)
*Space is limited to maintain a safe, high-quality experience.
EcoArt Adventure is more than a camp—it’s an invitation for kids to slow down, look closely, get creative, and rediscover the joy of being outside.
👉 Registration opens Sunday, February 15th, 2026
We welcome a wide range of learners and want every child to have a successful week. Families should share information about allergies, medical needs, and supports during registration so we can plan responsibly. Because EcoArt Adventure is an outdoor, walking-based camp, we reserve the right to determine whether the program is a good fit based on safety and supervision considerations. Camp will be held in all weather conditions (even light rain) with the exception of severe and dangerous weather. Our team will be in communication with families should the camp need to adjust our daily activities due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Families will have access to call or text teachers at any time if children need to be picked-up early.
Our Team
Kristy has two education degrees and a current superintendent license from The Ohio State University. With 20+ years of education experience, she was a Dublin City Schools administrator and the founding principal of Emerald Campus. She also served 10 years as an art teacher in New Albany. Kristy lives in Dublin with her husband David and they have two teens. She enjoys kayaking, fossil hunting, gluten-free cooking, yoga, hiking, and is an active volunteer for the Dublin Chamber.
Camp Director
Summer holds an early childhood education degree from The Ohio State University. She is an active school volunteer, Girl Scout certified volunteer, Dublin City Schools substitute teacher and part-time employee of OhioHealth. Summer lives in Dublin with her husband Nick and three children ranging from middle to high school. She enjoys baking cookies and beautiful sourdough bread, outdoor adventures, gardening in her backyard, is a talented artist and DIY'er, and a dedicated cheerleader at all her children's athletic events.
Camp Lead Instructor
Research consistently shows that time spent in nature supports children’s mental health, emotional regulation, attention, and overall well-being, while excessive screen time is linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, and reduced connection to the natural world. Large research reviews and recent studies have found that “green time” can buffer the negative effects of screen time, improving mood, cognitive functioning, and even academic outcomes (Oswald et al., 2020; Camerini, Albanese & Marciano, 2022). Outdoor play has also been shown to support healthy development and mitigate some adverse impacts of screen use in children (Sugiyama et al., 2023). EcoArt Adventure is intentionally designed to put these findings into practice—giving children meaningful, joyful experiences outdoors that help them build curiosity, confidence, and a positive relationship with nature.
Eco-Art Adventure Summer Camp started in 2004 and ran for ten consecutive years in New Albany, Ohio. Co-created by Kristy Venne and Summer Nosek, the camp began as a way to help young people build a relationship with nature by tapping into their natural curiosity and love of hands-on learning. Supported by the kind, generous, and knowledgeable William "Bill" Resch "The Nature Guy", the camp grew to serve over 1, 200 children, serving students in grades k-8 and employing many high school camp counselors.
Favorite art projects include berry bird paintings on handmade paper, solar art prints, clay turtles, tie-dye. Popular challenges include build-a-nest, finding frogs, and recycled robots. By far the adventure that was met with the most enthusiasm was vernal pool days where students got to explore wild wonders such as dragonfly larvae, tadpoles, diving beetles, water boatman, froglets, and more!
Questions? Reach out to Kristy Venne at kristy@classroom-to-career.com