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Summer Camp 2025 Registration is Now Open!

​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.
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Summer Camp Lottery Registration Here
2025 Ages 5-14 Summer Camp
  • Taught by Drew and Staff
  • Time: 9am-3pm
  • 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 open spot
    • Week 3 June 23-27 Ages 12-14 years old - 5 open spots
    • 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
  • Tuition: $580/week
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PATHFINDERS NATURE MENTORING.
Palo Alto, CA
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  • Philosophy
  • Meet the Mentors
  • Preschool
  • Afterschool
  • Summer Camps
  • FAQs
  • Contact
  • Parent Resources
  • Required Forms
  • Testimonials