Summer Nature Camps

Enumclaw, Washington

Time outdoors is an amazing gift we can give to our children, and a wonderful way to encourage self-directed learning through play during the summer months. Our all-outdoor nature camps are designed to offer unique learning experiences, plenty of space for open-ended nature exploration, and abundant time for PLAY.

Registration Now Open for Summer 2026

Offerings for ages 3 - 6

Pollinators in the Garden

August 3rd - 7th @ Mason Jar Farm School

The Mason Jar Farm in August is a truly magical space for playing and growing!  A rainbow of flowers will be blooming and the crops will be bursting with produce ready for harvesting.  This is an amazing time of year to experience nature using all our senses. We will create art from blossoms, dig alongside those worms that keep our soil happy and discover different types of veggies. We will learn about all of our fascinating pollinator friends and the important work they do, from the buzzy bees to the fuzzy bats.  As children explore the life cycle of plants and how all living things work together, they will develop a deeper appreciation for where our food comes from.

TIME 9:30 - 12:30, Monday thru Thursday

AGE 3 - 6. Campers must have turned 3 by the first day of camp. Nature camp is not suited for children under 3 and refunds will be given.

FEE $220.00 + PayPal Fee

Earth Art & Insects

July 27th - 30th @ Osceola Art & Garden School

A week of exploring and finding, creepy crawlies and beaming butterflies. Inspiration comes from every part of the farm in the summer time. We will be creating and watching nature in the environment that surrounds us. Learning skills of observation, sculpting, painting and drawing. While exploring themes of patterns, wings, buggy eyes, and gangly legs. This will be a time to play, invent, and immerse ourselves in the life of a bug through art.

TIME 9:30 - 12:30, Monday thru Thursday

AGE 3 - 6. Campers must have turned 3 by the first day of camp. Nature camp is not suited for children under 3 and refunds will be given.

FEE $220.00 + PayPal Fee

Offerings for ages 6 - 12

Backcountry Basics

July 20th - 23rd @ Osceola Art & Garden School

Campers will engage in age-appropriate hands-on experiences that will prepare them for various outdoor activities and emergency situations. This camp will teach children the importance of being prepared and will cover the basics of: land navigation, shelter building, using tools, tracking/foraging, and water purification. Children are sure to learn a lot of new things alongside their peers, all while having fun and making time for play!

TIME 9:30 - 12:30, Monday thru Thursday

AGE 7-11

FEE $220.00 + PayPal Fee

Wild Art & Wilderness Skills Intensive

August 11th @ Osceola Art & Garden School

This four-hour adventure is designed for older children (ages 6-12) to build confidence and self-reliance through hands-on learning in nature. Campers may practice shelter building with natural materials, develop coordination through archery, paint, sculpt, draw, learn foundation navigation skills, and explore the basics of responsible foraging. This engaging experience will foster teamwork, resilience, and a deeper connection to the natural world - all in a fun and supportive environment.

TIME 9:00 - 1:00

AGE 6-12

FEE $80.00 + PayPal Fee

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Frequently Asked Camp Questions

How many children attend each camp?

Each weekly summer nature camp enrolls 10 - 12 children and will have two trained nature educators on-site at all times.

Will my child be outside the whole time?

Yes! We are a full nature-immersion program so we will be spending all of our time outdoors during the camp-day.

Is snack/lunch provided?

For Summer Nature Camps, we provide one snack of a seasonal fruit or vegetable. Families will bring a sack lunch for their child to enjoy at the end of our camp day.

What kind of equipment/clothing must my child bring?

Children must arrive prepared for the weather each day, as we will be spending our time outdoors. Families will receive an email two weeks prior to their camp date with specific instructions about what each child needs for camp.

What if my plans change and I need to un-enroll my child from camp?

With written notice of a withdrawal, families can receive a full refund for camp tuition up to two weeks prior to the start of each camp. Withdrawals that occur within two weeks will not be refunded.

Is there a waitlist for camps that are full?

Yes! You can email info@greenplaynw.org to be added to a waitlist for individual weeks of camp. Please include the following information: name, phone number, email address, child’s name, child’s DOB, and which camp you would like to attend.

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Throughout the week, guided by the curiosity and wonder of our campers, we engage children using outdoor fun to create pathways for lessons in nature and local ecology:

  • Building hideouts

  • Creating art using natural materials

  • Learning the language of birds and plants

  • Foraging and eating edible snacks

  • Storytelling & singing songs

  • Hiking through the forests and gardens

  • Playing cooperative nature games