Murfreesboro Wildlife Camp

Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park is one of Murfreesboro's hidden gems for outdoor kids, and this week-long wildlife camp makes excellent use of it. Designed for tweens ages 10–12, the camp focuses on hands-on wildlife and ecology — think tracking local animals, studying habitats, and learning real conservation principles in the field rather than a classroom. Kids spend full days outside from 9 AM to 4 PM, which means genuine immersion in the natural environment rather than a few hours of structured activity. The single June session (June 22–26) keeps the group focused and intimate. Pricing is $125 for Murfreesboro residents, with a $75 non-resident surcharge bringing the total to $200 for families coming from Nashville or elsewhere — still reasonable for a full week of outdoor education in a real nature setting. This age range, 10 to 12, is a sweet spot for kids curious enough to dig into ecology but old enough to handle a full day in the field. Families also explore Murfreesboro Adventure Camp I, Murfreesboro Teen Kayak Club, and Murfreesboro Explorers Camp for similar outdoor options nearby.