EARTH DISCOVERY CAMP
Experience nature up close and connect deeply with the environment, others, and self. Excursions will take your child from the beach to the mountains and everywhere in between to hike, learn and explore. Adventures incorporate Earth science lessons, natural movement, art projects, and reflections.
Spring Break Camp
April 10th-14th, 2023
Ages 6-10 FULL
Ages 3-5 FULL
This winter, spring & summer come learn, grow & belong. Safely.
WHERE WILL MY
CHILD BE?
Camp locations change throughout the week allowing us to study and explore various ecosystems during our time together. Drop off and pick up is conducted at the location of the day.
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Spring Break Camp 2023: Old Mill Park & China Camp State Park
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Summer Camp 2023: Available weekly in San Francisco or Marin
Curriculum
Each day we complete activities related to the following themes such as:
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Earth Studies: topics such as weather, geology, forestry, animal tracking, nature identification, survival skills, bird watching, habitat building, measuring & orienteering!
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Movement: digging, climbing, fort building, log rolling, creating cairns, exploring, nature tag, swinging, moving like animals, hiking & yoga!
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Art: sculpting, sandal making, painting landscapes, leaf rubbings, carving, harvesting pigments, friendship bracelets, nature crafts, story rocks, weaving, sewing & singing!
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Connection: with self, others, and the environment through awareness games, mindfulness activities, journaling, daily reflections, intention setting, mediation & "sit spot"
DAILY Flow
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9:00 am - Drop off at location of the day
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Morning circle - intention setting
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Movement and Earth Studies
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10:30 am - Snack time
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Connection and Art
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12:00 pm - Lunch
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1:00 pm - Half day pick up
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Activities of the day continued
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Hike back to pick up area
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Closing circle - daily reflection
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3:00 pm - Pick up at location of the day
NAPS
Campers ages 3-5 participating in rest time will be napping outside in nature. Personal blankets and pillows are placed on large tarps and ground blankets to create a comfortable space for nap time. *Please note: Not all campers need to take a nap. Campers not participating in nap time will play small group games, create crafts, read stories and explore nearby ecosystems.
COVID SAFETY
Safety is our top priority. We follow all CDC & state regulations. Your child plays & learns in a small, stable cohort, 100% outdoors.
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Small, stable group sessions (max of 16 children)
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Our earth educators are highly trained in COVID safety protocol
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Frequent sanitization of shared educational tools
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Camp activities are 100% outdoors
