River Bend Nature Center Upcoming Programs and Events
River Bend offers many day programs designed to give visitors an inside look at different aspects of nature and the outdoors!
Shattuck-St. Mary’s STEM Summer Camps
The STEM camps are summer day camps like catapult camp, movie camp, copter camp, and imagineering camp.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)
STEAM is a six-week program during June and July that allows students to continue the habits of learning beyond the school year in a fun and enriching environment.
STOPS (Students Together Offering Peer Support)
STOPS is a volunteer student organization that engages high school aged youth in service work at sites like Ruth's House, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Croix Hospice and Infants Remembered in Silence. This program promotes civic engagement, leadership and volunteerism among students.
Studio of Stars
Studio of Stars offers high kick and jazz classes for ages 2.5-18.
Summer Camp: Science Camp (Ages 6-8)
Our popular Science Camp is back! Kids will have the opportunity to use critical and creative thinking skills as they are guided through our interactive and hands-on science activities and experiments. A few of the scientific areas that will be covered are: earth science, chemistry, physics and animal science.
Summer Camp: Small Wonders (Ages 3.5-5)
Send your child on a fun-filled adventure this summer by joining Small Wonders. Age-appropriate activities are designed to enhance your child's social and recreational experiences. Activities include games, songs, theme-based arts, pretend play, storytelling, the opportunity to make new friends,and learn to share and listen.
Summer Camp: Spirit Team (Ages 5-9)
Youth are invited to join the fun of learning basic pom-pom routines to upbeat music. Participants will gain coordination, flexibility, self-confidence and poise while making new friends during a fun and interactive experience. Family and friends can watch with great pride as the children perform during the Annual Faribault Pet Parade that takes place Aug. 2. Parade begins at 7 p.m.
Summer Camp: Super Hero Camp (Ages 8-12)
Join the Fun Center Camp staff for a special super hero camp event. There will be a variety of challenges, projects and super hero adventures throughout the week-long camp. A morning snack will be provided. Campers should bring a water bottle and dress to play!
Summer Camp: The Investigators (Ages 5-7)
Come join us for a summer of discovery and friendship. Youth will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of our world through arts, games, experiments, nature, exploration, stories and play. Program takes place in the classroom but participants will also have some gym and outdoor time.