Outdoor Nature Play-Based Camp!

What We’ll Do

  • We will start and end each day in Teacher Lu’s yard that is nestled in a wooded area a short walk from the Sligo Creek watershed.
  • We will learn about a different creature that’s native to the area each day through: a story, a song, and an open-ended hands-on play invitation.
  • Kids will have lots of time to explore in the sandbox/mud kitchen area, the large climbing net, hammock swing, large climbing dome, and other natural play opportunities around the outdoor space.
  • Other weekly activities will include: exploring Sligo Creek, playing with ice treasures/water on hot days, baking a simple snack to share, planting seeds and tending to a small garden, making nature art, and walking to a nearby playground.

Hours and Pricing

  • Week-long Camps—9am-1pm, $300; 9am-3pm, $400
  • Day Camps: 9am-3pm, $100

Water bottle, packed lunch (nut-free), hat, change of clothes. Please label everything!

For full-day camp enrollment, a 25 percent discount is available. For early pick-up enrollment, no sibling discount is available at this time.

If there is special gear that is needed on a given day, Teacher Lu will email families. In general, dressing kids in bathing suits when it’s hot is helpful so they do not have to change until after water play. Also, on a rainy day, wearing rain gear is a must because we will play outside for much of the day. On days with extreme weather, we will spend some time indoors, but the majority will still be spent in nature. We will go inside in case of thunder/lightning or poor air quality.

We have three simple rules at camp: stay together, no hurts, and have fun. We talk about and model what each of those means, and we work to look out for each other and make amends when hurts happen (because they do!). Teacher Lu is an experienced outdoor educator, non-violent communication facilitator, and CPR + first aid user. They are comfortable handling any conflict that arises whether physical or emotional. Please refer to the general FAQ for non-bullying and inclusion policies.

I do not offer camp refunds at this time.

Yes. Please contact Teacher Lu directly for more information.