Summer Camp 2026
Ages 3-7
Join us for a summer full of plants, fungi, birds, gardening, critters, and more in a play-centered and child-led environment! Over our 6 week program kids will develop a basic foundation of PNW knowledge through lessons on native plants, local critters, how to grow and harvest food, and the cycles of water and life. We will encourage curiosity through daily stories, songs and discussions that pertain to our weekly theme while also exploring local green spaces in the Beacon Hill, Mt Baker and Columbia City neighborhoods. Get ready for a summer full of wonder and joy!!
How Plants Grow
June 29th-July 3rd
Children will explore the life cycle and properties of plants and learn basic gardening skills at our garden plot at the Beacon Hill Food Forest. During our circle times and throughout our days we will dive into how plants grow, how pollinators help, and how we can care and tend to plants to help them grow happy and healthy. We’ll also get to explore the incredible spaces the Food Forest has to offer us.
Circle of Life
July 6th-10th
We will spend our time together learning all about the process of decomposition. From the magical world of fungi to the slimy world of earthworms, we will learn how everything on this planet breaks down to build back a healthier and happier world! We will spend our time exploring nurse logs, learning the structure of mushrooms, and developing a basic understanding of the natural breakdown process.
Local Critters
July 20th-24th
We will spend this week exploring the secrets of the creatures who live around us! Together we will dive deep into the lifestyle and ways of squirrels, coyotes and more, develop tracking skills, learn how to handle and explore the bugs we come across, and talk about how to care for the shared spaces we use.
Birds, Birds, Birds!
July 13th-17th
It doesn't take much to become a bird enthusiast! We will spend this week learning how to observe and identify birds. Through sit spots, learning how to use binoculars, and gaining the skills necessary to understand bird language, your child will become a mini ornithologist!
Water Cycles
July 27th-31st
This week we’ll splash into the basic systems of water on our planet. Learning about our local watershed, how to care for our local waterways, and how to advocate for clean water so humans, animals and plants can thrive.
Time To Eat!
August 1st-7th
To end our time together we will be back at the Food Forest learning about how plants can grow into nourishing food! We will tend to our garden to see how big our plants have gotten, explore the Food Forest and taste all the delicious food that grows there and talk about how food helps us and our community grow. We love to eat!
Important Details
Where: Beacon Hill, Mt Baker and Columbia City Neighborhoods
When: We meet Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 12:30. Extended care may be available, please reach out for more info!
Cost: $350 per week ~ Full Summer Enrollment Discount: $250!
Deposit: 25% non-refundable is required to hold spot, due at acceptance
Payment: Full payment is due one month prior to the first week of camp and is non-refundable
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Applications: Applications open January 15th! Invitations to enroll or join the waitlist will be sent by the end of February.
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