Outdoor Education

Carol Joy Holling Center is located on 320 acres near the Salt Creek and Platte River, just outside of Ashland, Neb. The woodlands, prairies, wetlands, spring-fed lake, sandstone outcroppings, and abundant wildlife offer a unique place set apart for exploration, discovery, sharing, and learning. We have several miles of hiking trails, a lake for fishing and pond study, a stargazing deck, campfire rings, overnight accommodations, and more. All types of groups are welcome including public and private schools, home school groups, and church groups. Call today for free pre-event planning to help us meet your group’s individual needs.

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Programs

Programs can be tailored to fit your group’s needs. Most programs last 1 hour. Here are possible programs from which you can choose:

• Where in the World: Explore camp using a GPS unit to find the “caches” hidden on our property.

• Water We Doing? A great program to introduce youth to the importance and beauty of wetlands. Youth get hands-on experience of sifting and collecting aquatic life.

• Nature Hike:  Discover the animals and habitats while hiking the beautiful trails of camp.

• Owl Prowl: A night program that includes a chance to see and hear the Barred Owl.

• Let’s Make Tracks:  Tracks and Scat are useful in identifying the animal and its role in a habitat. After learning more about animal tracks and scat through fun activities, students go looking for tracks and scat in the wild.

• Teambuilding 101: A shortened one-hour version of our Co-Op program. This program works to build co-operation, trust, and problem-solving skills.

• Zipline: Take the ride of your life as you soar off Angel’s cliff and zoom over the depths of the ravine. For 4th grade and older.

• Other activities available:
  Fishing
  Service Projects
  Night Hikes
  Campfires
  Hayrack Rides
  High Ropes Courses
  Archery
   

For more information, contact Dennis Pope at DPope@NLOM.org or 402-944-2544.