Join us this summer at China Camp State Park for Forest School Summer Camp! Camps are offered in July. Each camp runs for one week, M-F. Camps have a 1:4 teacher/child ratio, with a max of 8 campers weekly.
Our nature immersion camp teaches kids about local wildlife, plants and the history of China Camp. Days are filled with scavenger hunts, nature inspired crafts, games, tree climbing, beach hikes and plenty of time for individual and group adventures. 100% of our days are spent outdoors!
We meet at various locations within China Camp State Park including China Camp Beach, Miwok Meadows and the Back Ranch Meadows Campground.
Join Us For Forest School Summer Camp at China Camp State Park!
Snails & Turkey Tails Forest School Summer Camp
China Camp State Park
9:00AM - 3:00PM
AGES 6-9
$525/weekly
JULY
July 7-11
July 28 - August 1
Here are just a few of the skills that campers develop at camp:
Teamwork: Campers learn to work together to achieve a goal. This might look like playing a cooperative game, building a shelter or working on a learning project.
Leadership: Campers develop skills to become hike leaders and our older campers support the younger campers throughout our weekly activities.
Problem-solving: Campers learn to solve challenges in the outdoors and in other areas of life as we explore various landscapes at China Camp.
Critical thinking: Campers develop critical thinking skills through experiments and observation.
Independence: Campers engage in supported risk taking and have the freedom to explore what interests them during the camp day.
Courage: Campers learn new skills and face fears along the way.
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Observation: Campers learn to observe nature and ask questions.
Environmental awareness: Campers learn about the natural world and environmental issues.
Sense of wonder: Campers develop a sense of wonder and respect for nature.
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Reading and writing: Campers read and write stories with nature and wildlife themes.
Art: Campers create nature themed arts and crafts.
Scavenger hunts: Campers participate in one of our favorite camp activities, the scavenger hunt!
Nature journaling: Campers create keep nature journals.
