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)

 

This summer we are excited to be offering 3 Nature camps for Pre-K kids!  During these camps, we will explore our connection to nature through open-ended play using natural materials, as well as engaging with the forest and garden through activities designed to foster connection and appreciation for the natural world. 

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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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•   Plant Power Camp!  June 23- June 26:  Learning, crafting, gardening, and playing with plants!

•   Flowers and Fairies Camp!  July 7- July 10:  Flower art, fairy houses, the magic and wonder of playing in the forest and garden ​

•   Insects and Animals Camp! July 28- July 31: Learning and observing Lummi Island insects and animals with games, arts and crafts, science projects, and more! 

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Cedars

Ages 6-13

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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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• 6/30-7/3: Music in Nature Camp

• 7/14-7/17: Stewards of the Earth Camp

• 7/21-7/24: Nature Arts and Crafts Camp

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Music in Nature Camp

Dates:

6/30 - 7/3

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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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Stewards of the Earth Camp

Dates: 

7/14- 7/17

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In this program, campers will learn to harness a deeper connection with nature by learning valuable Earth skills and engaging in hands-0n projects that harness our human potential to be stewards of the planet.  In this newly added camp we will be: 

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• Learning to cultivate our own healthy food:  the basics of Biodynamic/organic gardening, composting, pollination, healthy soil, seed saving, and food preservation.

• Learning basic Earth survival skills such as plant identification and foraging (including wild food and medicine making), shelter building, cordage making, and more!

• Learning the value of upcycling and recycling by repurposing old items into something new

• Learning to use STEM and innovation to brainstorm, design, and develop sustainable stewardship ideas and inventions  

• Playing Nature movement/group building games

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Nature Arts and Crafts Camp

Dates:

July 21-24

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 ​

• Learning to make nature prints and paints ​

• Learning to work with air dry clay ​

• Playing Nature movement/group building games

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