SUMMER CAMPS

8:30AM-1:00PM $350 PER WEEK
Extended care offered until 3:00PM, $100 per week

Our camps are outdoors and active on the beautiful 127 acre Ya-Ka-Ama land with mixed forests, open meadows, spring-fed creeks, hiking trails and access to the Russian River. We offer different themes each week centered around Nature and Science, Spanish, Cooking and Crafting. Campers might take a hike to the river, explore the forest, go on daily walks, learn some Spanish, cook new foods or play games. Plan for adventure and an all-around good time!

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June 10 - 14

Español, Arte y Cocina with (Lupe Dominguez) recommended ages 6-10
Cooking, arts & crafts, and exploring the forest while being immersed in Spanish! (All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome, beginners on up.) This week we will be making colorful tortillas from scratch and bread art.

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June 17 - 21

Cantar y Jugar en Español Spanish Language (recommended ages 6-10)
Cooking, arts & crafts, and exploring the forest while being immersed in Spanish! (All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome, beginners on up!) This week we will be exploring the tastes of new foods like yucca and fruits such as tunas and using fresh sugar cane!

Food Science (with Andrea Brum) recommended ages 8-13
Incredible edible experiments and exploration - learning the science behind preparing foods, harvesting food from the land, exciting edible experiments, and games and hiking.

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June 24 - 28

Español, Arte y Cocina with Lupe Dominguez (recommended ages 6-10)
Cooking, arts & crafts, and exploring the forest while being immersed in Spanish! (All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome, beginners on up!) This week we will explore rice in all of its different colors as well as stories and art with rice, and Tie Dye with natural dyes.

Animal Friends (with Andrea Brum) recommended ages 7-13
Fun facts, tracking, nature exploration, and games about animals. Learn about our animal friends that live around us, find their signs, even learn some of their language! Find a home, follow a trail and uncover a new way of looking at the world around you! We’ll cover diverse terrain, play games to awaken our tracking skills, and deepen our relationship to the animal life of this land.

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July 29 - August 2

Español, Arte y Cocina (with Lupe Dominguez) recommended ages 6-10
Cooking, arts & crafts, and exploring the forest while being immersed in Spanish! (All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome, beginners on up!) This week we will make and carve bamboo cups and work with foods that can be ground using the molino - beans, salsas, tortillas, candies.

Potion Power (with Andrea Brum) recommended ages 7-12
Science, crafts and games related to nature based "potion" making. Explore the environment through all your senses, harvest herbs and make salves!

Adventures In Paper Mache (with Amanda Castillo McCamant) recommended ages 7-12
Campers will engage in crafting unique three-dimensional pieces such as bowls, hats, vehicles, and animals through the magical art of papier-mâché. We will incorporate natural and recycled materials into our projects, nurturing both artistic talent and environmental consciousness. Beyond the art, anticipate dynamic days filled with forest explorations, lively games, and hikes.

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August 5 - 9

Español, Arte y Cocina (with Lupe Dominguez) recommended ages 6-10
Cooking, arts & crafts, and exploring the forest while being immersed in Spanish! (All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome, beginners on up!) This week we will make chocolate from scratch by roasting and grinding cacao, and bamboo kites.

Nature Shelter Building (with Amanda Castillo McCamant) recommended ages 8-13
Introduction to fort/shelter building with natural materials! Design and construct your own forest home using only the materials harvested around you. Campers will learn about types of shelters, develop skills related to harvesting materials and constructing structures, and experience the joy and satisfaction of creating their own space! Students will spend their day outside amidst the forest building their own designs, playing games and hiking to the river.

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