Educational Nature Enrichment Program & Marine Life Summer Camp
Year Round Enrollment
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN 2025
San Diego’s First Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Nature School
Location
Our Day Camp moves to different playgrounds with trail access each day. The students each bring a little backpack with a water bottle & lunch inside. Learning and play is done both on the trail and at the playground.
A little about our nature camp
Location
Classroom Size
Classroom Size
During the warm weather months, we can be found at parks within Mission Bay. Our kiddos wear life jackets in the water and learn about sea life on the shore. In the cooler months, we can be found at parks with trail access in areas such as North Clairemont, Clairemont, Bay-ho, Balboa Park, Pacific Beach, South Park, Mission Trails, and Mission Valley.
Classroom Size
Classroom Size
Classroom Size
We believe the best way to teach students is to provide one on one attention. To facilitate this we keep our classroom ratios small, but yet large enough to foster friendships and lifelong connections. Our teacher to student ratio is 1:6.5 or 3 teachers to 13 children. Our group is mixed age.
Curriculum
We follow California State Standards for teaching kindergarten without any standardized tests. We believe teaching these standards can be done through play and through inquiry led by the children. Our teaching style is heavily influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach as we strive to foster the innate curiosity of the students. Our curriculum prepares students to begin their reading journey through listening to stories, discovering the alphabet, and practicing phonetics all within a natural setting. We teach math that is appropriate to age and utilize proven strategies to support learning. Much of our focus is on social and emotional development of the child. We cultivate grit and growth mindset in our students so they feel adept to tackle any situation.
Is Nature Camp Right for Your Family?
If your family has a love of nature, the outdoors, and doesn't mind muddy shoes or wet rain jackets, we are the nature school for you! We encourage risky play and allow our students to test their boundaries. If a student is ready to try climbing a tree, we will be there with our arms outstretched ready to support them if they need it. Children usually know what feels safe and what doesn't. We are here to encourage their exploration of the world and be there as a safety net. Coming home with a scraped knee or a stubbed finger is not unusual, just like when you're with your family at the park or your backyard. Our teachers are trained in first aid, CPR, and emergency situation protocols. We will be swimming at the bay in the summer months. Students are required to wear life jackets when we go swimming.