Summer Camps offer children a chance to connect to the natural world through play, adventure and their senses. We spend each day immersed in the natural world exploring creeks, ponds, meadows, forests and the beach. Camps are personalized to the interests and skill level of each group and may include:
Nature Awareness skills
Wilderness safety and knowledge of hazards
Local flora and fauna
River rock paints
Making herbal bug spray
Animal tracking
Barefoot fox walking
Scout games and practices
Wilderness survival shelter building
Nature Journals
and more…
Registration for Summer Camp 2025 Due to increased demand we are using a lottery system this summer for our elementary and middle school summer camps. Fill out the link below to request a session. Priority is given to returning campers and siblings. Summer Camp dates will be announced January 3 with the registration lottery open through January 30. The registration lottery drawing will be held on January 31. Starting February 1st, registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Locations: We will use our vans for transportation to visit up to 5 of the following locations in a week: Foothills Nature Preserve, Huddart Park, Thornewood Open Space Preserve, Castle Rock State Park, San Gregorio State Beach, Pescadero State Beach. Drop-off and pickup each day will be in Palo Alto at the Magic Forest in Rinconada Park.
Dates:
Week 1: June 9-13 Ages 5-8 years old (5 year olds must have been in Young 5's or Kindergarten) Full with Waitlist
Week 2: June 16-20 Ages 9-11 years old - 1 spot open
Week 3 June 23-27 Ages 12-14 years old - 3 girls spots open, boys spots waitlist
Week 4: July 7-11 Ages 5-8 years old (5 year olds must have been in Young 5's or Kindergarten) Full with Waitlist
Week 5: July 14-18 Ages 9-12 years old, Full with Waitlist