Summer Programs

2024 Summer Programs
For all ages

Enrollment Now Open!!

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.

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:

Music in Nature
Storytelling
Nature arts and crafts
"The Trees and Me" tree identification, exploration, and activities

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

June 24-27 : Nature Play and Craft Camp
July 29-Aug 1 : Nature Play and Craft Camp

Cedars

Ages 6-13

Music in Nature Camp

Dates:

7/8-7/11

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

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

Earth Skills Camp

Dates:

7/15 -7/18

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

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

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:

Learning to needle and wet felt with wool
Learning the basics of weaving and constructing a simple loom

Learning to make nature prints and paints

Learning to work with air dry clay

Playing Nature movement/group building games

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

July 8-11: Music in Nature Camp
July 15-18: Earth Skills Camp
July 22-25: Nature Arts and Crafts Camp

Strong Trees

Adults and Teens

Earth Skills Workshops

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.

*Materials and T-shirt Included

Dates and Rates: