Sonoma Ecology Center Summer Science Camps

Sonoma Ecology Center Summer Science Camps provide children with the opportunity to learn about science and connect with nature through adventures, explorations, and hands-on activities. Each camp is designed and facilitated by our year-round, seasoned team of Environmental Educators who are skilled at crafting a meaningful outdoor experience for each camper. This year, we are delighted to offer 6 sessions of Summer Science Camps, based at either Sugarloaf Ridge State Park or Sonoma Garden Park. There are limited spots for each session, so early registration is highly encouraged.

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Garden Camp at Sonoma Garden Park

This summer, join Camille and Jonny at Garden Camp and become a Junior Naturalist in training! Throughout the week, campers will complete nature STEM experiments, make art pieces using natural materials, and learn how to be a good friend to the earth and its inhabitants, all culminating in the award of their Sonoma Ecology Center Junior Naturalist certificate.

A seasoned Outdoor Educator of almost nine years, Camille offers a dynamic camp experience that ebbs and flows between moments of structured, large group activities like “chemistry” experiments using vegetable matter, and plenty of opportunities for children to follow their own interests and choose from an assortment of creative projects. With the garden as their playground, campers are given a safe space to explore, learn, build, and create to the beat of their own drum. Facilitated activities include scavenger hunts, fabric art, bubble wands, bug hut building, animal tracking, making forts, and more! Sonoma Garden Park’s newest attraction, the Children’s Nature Play Area, offers a haven for young adventurers to explore, unwind, and connect with nature, truly embracing the spirit of play! From team-building challenges to wildlife enactments, Garden Camp promises an enriching, memorable experience that children will take with them into the school year.

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Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Join Jonny and Camille for Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park this summer! In this day camp (9:00 am-3:00 pm) kids will enjoy hiking and exploring the trails of Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, including splashing around in the creek in the afternoon. Campers will learn about local plants, animals, and the indigenous Wappo, Coast Miwok, and Southern Pomo peoples who have called Sugarloaf Ridge State Park home for generations. Each day includes a balance of games, hiking, and storytelling, all facilitated by Sonoma Ecology Center’s year-round, seasoned Environmental Educators. Creek Camp is a wonderful opportunity for your child to unwind, recharge, and learn this summer without the distractions of screen time. Each summer, kids leave Creek Camp having made new friendships and with a deeper connection with nature.

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