Summer Nature Camps
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Register for summer camp before February 20th to receive a 10% early bird discount
“My daughter came home with a great big smile, and dirt in her pockets, every single day.” – Margo
Recapturing Wonder
Whole Earth Nature School believes that outdoor play and exploration is critical to kids growth and development. We strongly believe that kids today are sorely lacking the wonder, freedom and sense of adventure that their parents or grandparents had, such as the freedom to wander to a favorite fishing hole on a summer’s day. For those kids in the past the journey to go fishing was just as important as the fishing itself. We try to re-imagine what summer camps can be. We still value games, activities and storytelling but those things are only used as vehicles for profound personal experience. Our experienced camp instructors safely guide kids on the trail of wild animals, help them gather wild berries to make jam, use mud to camouflage their faces and move invisibly through the woods, and introduce kids to the nutritious weeds and wild plants that grow all around us and learn to use the herbs to heal. Summer Nature Camps are offered for kids ages 4-16
Different Every Week
Each summer camp will use creative play and exploration to teach the fundamentals of nature awareness through development of the five senses and observation of plants, birds and mammals. Yet every week of camp we will live a new story and create a unique experience. While we have in mind specific goals for each day, we custom tailor every camp depending on what the children uncover in nature, as well as what individual interests the children bring to each group. Attend several weeks of Nature Camp; experience entirely new journeys and deepen skills learned in weeks prior.
All age groups receive locally hand-dyed Whole Earth Nature School t-shirts, a nature journal, and pencil for attending camp. 6-16 year-olds also receive a pocket field guide (a different guide for each week).
Cancellation Policy
Whole Earth Nature School has implemented the following cancellation policy based on the time, resources and staffing that goes into planning a camp. We cannot recover these expenses if you cancel. Cancellations made on short notice can also prevent others from attending.
All programs have a non-refundable, 25% deposit
If you cancel or ask to transfer to a different camp for any reason:
- Cancellations/transfers made at least 15 days prior to the first day of camp will receive a full refund, minus the 25% non-refundable deposit.
- Cancellations/transfers made between 8 and 14 days prior to the first day of camp will receive a refund of 50% of the total camp tuition
- Cancellations/transfers made 7 days or less prior to the first day of camp, or after the start of a program, are not refundable
Oops Policy: You have 48 hours from the time of purchase to cancel your registration with no penalty. (Cancellation must be requested prior to the start of the program.)
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2012 Summer Nature Camp Schedule
To view detailed descriptions for each camp click the camp name.
Prefer to register by check? Click here to download a form and register by mail.
June 25th-29th
Ages 4-5: Children of the Earth; 9:00am-1:00pm; $177.00
Ages 6-8: Earth Ninja; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 9-12: Earth Ninja; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 8-12: Advanced Earth Ninja (Invitation Only); 9:00am-4:00pm; $272.00
July 2nd-6th
Ages 4-5: School of Wizardry; 9:00am-1:00pm; $177.00
Ages 6-8: School of Wizardry; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 9-12: School of Wizardry; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
July 9-13
Ages 4-5: Woodland Faeries; 9:00am-1:00pm; $177.00
Ages 6-9: Wild Girls (Girls Only); 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 6-9: Lost Boys (Boys Only); 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 10-15: Archers of Sherwood Forest; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
July 14th
Ages 4-8: Family Survival 101 (Two camps in one: nature explorations for both, and parents receive additional instruction in how to mentor children in nature!); 9:00am-4:00pm; $67.00 per child. Parents attend at no extra charge!
July 23rd-27th
Ages 7-10: Camp Little Bear; 9:00am-4:00pm; $297.00
July 22nd-28th
Ages 10-16: Big Bear Village (Overnight Camp); Sunday-Saturday overnight; $497.00
July 30th-August 3rd
Ages 4-5: Homesteading; 9:00am-1:00pm; $177.00
Ages 6-8: Homesteading; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 9-12: Advanced Stalking and Movement; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
August 6th-10th
Ages 4-5: Sprout Scouts; 9:00am-1:00pm; $177.00
Ages 6-8: SurvivorKid; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 9-12: SurvivorKid; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
August 13th-17th
Ages 4-5: Children of the Earth; 9:00am-1:00pm; $177.00
Ages 6-8: Earth Ninja; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 9-12: Earth Ninja; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 8-12: Advanced Earth Ninja (Invitation Only); 9:00am-4:00pm; $272.00
August 20th-24th
Ages 4-5: Art of Nature; 9:00am-1:00pm; $177.00
Ages 6-8: fire, Fire, FIRE!; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 9-12: fire, Fire, FIRE!; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
August 27th-31st
Ages 4-5: Stalking the Summer Harvest; 9:00am-1:00pm; $177.00
Ages 6-8: Stalking the Summer Harvest; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
Ages 9-12: Stalking the Summer Harvest; 9:00am-4:00pm; $257.00
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