Our summer camps are full of activities and hands-on projects that help us to connect, utilize, enjoy, and learn from the gifts of Nature.​

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Saplings

Ages 3-5/Potty-trained (Exceptions can be made for children with special needs. Please inquire for specifics)

 

Nature Play and Craft Camp

​In the Saplings nature camps, we will explore nature through open-ended play using natural materials, as well as engage with nature through activities designed to foster connection and appreciation including:

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• Music in Nature

   

• Storytelling

   

• Nature arts and crafts

   

• "The Trees and Me" tree identification, exploration, and activities

   

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Dates and Rates

4 day morning camps: Monday-Thursday 9-1; $275/week (Materials and T-shirt Included) *Sliding scale tuition available, please contact us for more details

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• June 24-27 :  Nature Play and Craft Camp

   

• July 29-Aug 1 :  Nature Play and Craft Camp

   

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Cedars

Ages 6-13

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Music in Nature Camp

Dates:

7/8-7/11

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In this program, campers will learn how to create and connect with music in nature through:

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• Exploring the tonality of various objects in nature

• Exploring sounds and how the natural world uses sound to communicate

• Crafting musical instruments from natural materials

• Learning to recognize and mimic natural rhythms found in our environment

• Combining the music of nature and contemporary music 

• Playing music and nature based movement/group building games

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Earth Skills Camp

Dates: 

7/15 -7/18

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In this program, campers will learn to harness a deeper connection to nature with activities such as:

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• Learning the basics of shelter building

   

• Learning basic plant identification for foraging food and wild medicines

   

• Learning to make cordage/rope from plants

   

• Learning the basics of tracking/foxwalk

   

• Playing Nature movement/group building games

   

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Nature Arts and Crafts Camp

Dates:

July 22-25

In this program campers will learn to create stunning pieces of art using natural materials.  Activities may include:

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• Learning to needle and wet felt with wool

   

• Learning the basics of weaving and constructing a simple loom 

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• Learning to make nature prints and paints 

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• Learning to work with air dry clay 

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• Playing Nature movement/group building games

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Dates and rates:

4 day morning camps: Monday-Thursday 9-1; $275/week (Materials and T-shirt included) *Sliding Scale tuition available, please contact us for more details

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• July 8-11: Music in Nature Camp

• July 15-18: Earth Skills Camp

• July 22-25: Nature Arts and Crafts Camp

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​​Strong Trees

Adults and Teens

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Earth Skills Workshops

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Wild Basketry and Weaving Workshop: July 22&23

Weaving is an art and skill that is as old as time.  In this workshop, students will learn a variety of weaving techniques.  They will gain basic understanding of plant fibers and how they can be processed and stored for weaving.  We will be creating our own decorative woven jewelry as well as weaving a small pine needle basket to take home.

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*Materials and T-shirt Included

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Dates and Rates: 

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• Wild Basketry and Weaving Workshop, July 13, 10am-2pm  $95/student (10% discount for family members attending together)   

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(Materials and T-shirt included) *Sliding Scale tuition available, please contact us for more details

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