
February 17th-20th, 9am-1pm
Ages 5 - 10 years old
In this playful camp, children create instruments, explore rhythm and sound, and bring stories to life through art, performance and imagination. There’s time for nature play and games too, building friendship and joy in community.

June 29th-July 3rd, 9am-12pm
Ages 3 - 5 years old
Our popular preschool-age summer camp!
There’s a magical story happening in the garden! Children will love becoming garden ecologists and storytellers with fun games, stories, art, and plenty of messy play in the soil, sun and water. At the end of the week children will take home their own mini gardens and magical stories to tell!

July 6th-10th, 9am-1pm
Ages 5 - 10 years old
Inspired by the beloved children's book Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner, children will dive into the lively, wiggly world of the garden.
As campers plant seeds, water sprouts, and care for growing plants, they discover the essential roles that insects, worms, and other small creatures play in helping gardens grow, bloom, and renew themselves.
Through hands-on exploration, close observation, and imaginative play, children hunt for insects, observe them with magnifiers, build bug and worm habitats, and explore compost as a place of transformation and new life.
Nature-based art, movement games, and storytelling bring the garden ecosystem to life, helping children understand the cycles of growth, decay, and regeneration.

August 10th-14th, 9am-1pm
Ages 5 - 10 years old
Step into a world of wonder where nature, art, and storytelling come alive! In this magical camp, children will explore the enchanting connection between creativity and the natural world through imaginative play, artistic expression, and adventurous games.
Children will embark on playful quests, uncover hidden treasures, and craft their own magical artifacts using natural materials. Through storytelling and interactive games, they’ll bring to life tales of forest guardians, wise old dragons, and mischievous fairy friends.
Each day, we’ll weave together the art of nature with hands-on projects like painting with earth pigments, crafting fairy homes, designing treasure maps, and sculpting mythical creatures from clay.
In the spirit of adventure, we’ll follow clues left by the fairies, learn the secrets of the forest, and discover the magic hidden in the world around us.

August 17th-21st, 9am-1pm
Ages 5 - 10 years old
Step into the enchanted world of Wizards of the Wild, where nature, art, and imagination weave together to create a week of magical adventure! In this spellbinding camp, young wizards will explore the secrets of the garden, craft potions from plants, and observe the language of nature.
Each day will be filled with nature-based art, mythical quests, and mystical skills, such as wand making, natural ink spell writing, stirring up mud potions, and brewing garden teas.
Through storytelling, play, and hands-on creative projects, children will deepen their connection to nature and awaken their own wizarding wisdom.
Limited financial aid may be available. Contact summer@natureinthenest.com for financial aid information.
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