Adventure Camp about the Environment – or ACE Camp – is a 4-day, 3-night summer camp that provides youth with hands-on experiences that educate about Nebraska’s natural resources. ACE Camp takes place near Burwell at Kamp Kaleo and is hosted by the Lower Loup NRD with support from other NRDs and conservation organizations. Core sessions at ACE Camp may include forestry, water, range, soils, and wildlife taught by experts in those fields. Other sessions include fishing, archery, birdwatching, edible wild plants, entomology, paleontology, nature photography and more. Adding to this summer camp experience are campfire gatherings, river excursions, and other recreational field trips led by Kamp Kaleo staff and volunteers. ACE Camp is open to school children preparing to enter 7th or 8th grade during the 2025-2026 school year. ACE Camp tuition includes meals, shirt, and lodging. Families of prospective campers should check with their local Natural Resources District to see if ACE Camp scholarships are available. Register by June 3, 2026. Find pictures and fun on our ACE Camp Facebook page at Adventure Camp about the Environment or more information at Nebraska Association of Resource Districts ACE information page.

2026 ACE Camp - June 21, 2026 - June 24, 2026

Location: Kamp Kaleo, Burwell, NE

Cost: $235.00 

Register by June 3rd

Scholarships Available:

Students living in Kearney, Phelps, or Gosper County are eligible to receive a scholarship from Tri-Basin NRD to attend. Use the scholarship form linked below. For more information email Sasha at shahn@tribasinnrd.org or call 308-995-6688.