Naturing in the Woods: Camps
2026 Summer Camp registration opens Feb 7, 2026!
Naturing in the Woods are camps are for children 4 - 10 years old, to independently explore outside with our leaders. Each camp runs Monday - Friday with a variety of activities centered on the week’s theme. Camps are designed to inspire imaginations and spark outdoor play - campers are always encouraged to follow their interests and what the parks present to us!
Each Naturing in the Woods camp runs Monday - Friday. Drop off is between 8:30AM - 8:45AM; pick-up is 11:45AM - 12:00PM. Simple, low allergen snacks and drinking water are always available to campers.
2026 Summer Camp Schedule
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JUNE 15-19: Wild Art at Lake Farm Park
JUNE 22-26: Nature Quest at McCarthy Youth and Conservation Park (location permit pending)
JUNE 22-26: Enchanted Forest at Wexford Park
JULY 6-10: Wild Wonders at McCarthy Youth and Conservation Park (location permit pending)
JULY 13-17: Nature Quest at Olin Park
JULY 20-24: Wild Wonders at Olin Park
JULY 20-24: Tales on the Trail at Wexford Park
JULY 27-31: Around the Campfire at Hoyt Park
AUG 8-14: Wilder Art (FOR AGES 8-13) at Hoyt Park
PRICING: $255 each week
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
Around the Campfire: This camp is all about exploring nature and building community “around the campfire”! We will play games, tell stories, set up shelters, and practice fire safety, building, and cooking at the many fireplaces around the Park.
Enchanted Forest: Immerse your child in a whimsical world where magical creatures come to life through a blend of imaginative play and nature exploration. From crafting fairy houses to engaging in potion play, every day promises enchanting adventures that spark creativity and ignite the spirit of wonder
Nature Quest Imagine we have landed in a "new world”… What should we do first? What will we discover and learn from the land? Who will we meet? Activities could include: map making, plant identification, observing animal friends, discovering fantastical new creatures, storytelling, building and cooking over a fire.
Tales on the Trail: A nature-themed storytelling camp! A unique blend of nature exploration, imaginative play, and theatrical expression, promising a week filled with creativity, camaraderie, and the magic of storytelling.
Wild Art: Creative and messy fun while making art inspired by nature and the land. There are endless possibilities to create with mud, clay, sticks, rocks, flowers and plants. Let’s get wild with art!
(NEW) Wilder Art (AGES 8-13): The same messy creative fun of Wild Art camp for an older group of budding artists!
(NEW) Wild Wonders: Ignite your child’s curiosity as we discover our natural world through hands-on learning. Campers become young scientists, artists and problem-solvers as they immerse themselves into a week of STEAM play and discovery. Together we will ask questions, make predictions, and engage in collaborative projects as we remain curious and appreciative of our natural world.
Enrolling more than one child? Use code SIBLING50 for $50 off
CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to withdraw from a camp for any reason, please inform us in writing. Consideration will be given to extenuating circumstances, such as medical reasons with a doctor’s note.
• More than one month prior to the start of camp, you are eligible to transfer your registration to another camp pending availability, full credit toward a future program, or receive a refund (less a 20% administration and processing fee).
• More than two weeks prior to the start of camp, you are eligible to transfer your registration to another camp pending availability, full credit towards a future program, or receive a 50% refund.
• Less than two weeks prior to the start of the camp, you are eligible to transfer your registration to another camp pending availability or a partial credit towards a future program, but no refund will be given.
• Once camps start, refunds will not be issued for non-attendance.