Welcome!

The best summer adventure in East Texas! 

The Junior Park Explorers Camp is an excellent way for kids to learn about their local environment and unique wildlife! Our camp focuses on hands-on activities and outdoor exploration to foster an appreciation of nature and the outdoors. 


Who's ideal for this camp?

Ages 8-12 

Campers who enjoy the outdoors, nature, animals, hiking, navigation, exploring, and geocaching. 

Camp Date: July 14th-18th 

All campers must be eight years old as of January 2025.


 

Camp Information 

When: July 14th-18th

Where: Chambers Rock House

900 Pershing Ave. 

Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm 

Cost: Early Bird Registration $80.00 per child 

Regular Registration $90 per child

Late Registration $110 per child 

(Includes a Camp T-shirt and Badge) 

Sibling Discount: $5.00

Early Drop off 7:30 am -$5.00 Additional 

 


Explore past years' adventures: 

TAKE A LOOK AT JPE 2023 

Interested youth complete a series of activities during camp week, learn the Junior Explorer Pledge, and receive an official Junior Park Explorer Badge and Certificate. 

The camp is facilitated in Chambers Park. Campers will participate in activities 50% outdoors and 50% indoors. In case of inclement weather, campers will remain indoors. 


How to prepare your explorer for camp 

Download the Junior Park Explorer guide here