Seeds of Wonder Nature Camp

Ages: Seedlings: 12 months to 3 years, Sprouts: 3 to 6 years, Oaks: 7 to 12 years

Session: 7 weeks, June 24th to August 9th (Closed on July 4th)

Offerings: Our summer program is an outdoor learning program, full of fun activities centered around the great outdoors that includes environmental education and exploration, natural arts and crafts, vegetable and flower gardening and animal care.

Sample Schedule

Oaks (Ages 7 to 12)

9:00-9:45- Arrival, Free play

9:45-11:45 - Outdoor exploration, thematic learning, nature crafts

11:45 - 12:00 - Dismissal of AM kids/Preparation for lunch

12:00-12:30 - Lunch

12:30-1:00 - Free play

1:00-3:00 - Outdoor exploration, Stream exploration

Seedlings (Ages 12 mos. to 3 yrs.) & Sprouts (Ages 3 to 6 yrs.)

9:00 - Arrival & Free Play

9:30-10:30 - Nature walk and activity related to weekly theme

10:00-10:45 - Stories related to weekly theme

10:45-11:45 - Craft and/or activity related to weekly theme

11:45 - 12:00 - Dismissal of AM kids/Preparation for lunch

12:00-12:30 - Lunch

12:30-1:15 - Free play (Sprouts)/ Nap Time (Seedlings)

1:15-1:45 - Craft or Activity related to weekly theme (Sprouts)

1:45-2:00 - Preparation for water fun

2:00 - 2:30 - Water fun

2:30-3:00 - Cleanup/Free play

3:00 - Dismissal

Summer Themes for Seedlings & Sprouts

This year the 12 mos. to 3-year-old Seedlings will learn to appreciate many types of pets. Animals are great teachers - above all, they teach children about kindness and love. They need proper care as well, so we enjoy helping the children learn how to do this. Each week, we will have certain FOG guest pets visit the Seedlings classroom, and we will also walk to, observe, and interact with our outdoor pets on a daily basis.

The 3 to 6-year old Sprouts will explore our world by “traveling” to the continents and exploring their natural surroundings. Each week the kids will receive a stamped “passport” and go on an imaginary plane ride to a continent on our lovely planet Earth. Animals, plants and geographical wonders will all be explored!

What a great way to learn over the summer in our outdoor classroom under the shade of the Marvelous Miss Maple, our very old friend and sugar maple, here at Fields of Green!

  • Week 1 - Dogs (Seedlings) & North America (Sprouts)

    Seedlings - Miss Deb’s five well-socialized and well-trained dogs will pay visits to the classroom and playground during the day so the children can love, enjoy and play with them.

    Sprouts - It’s always best to begin at home - what lives around here? What mountains surround us? We will explore our home territory and then “travel” out west, up north, and down south to explore the wonders of our special continent.

  • Week 2 - Cats (Seedlings) & Antarctica (Sprouts)

    Seedlings - One or two of Miss Deb’s friendly cats from home will visit the classroom each day for all to love, enjoy and pet.

    Sprouts - One of the coldest places on Earth, yet it is so full of life that has adapted to its climate and terrain. We will learn about ice and glaciers, penguins and seals, and other amazing creatures that inhabit this continent.

  • Week 3 - Rabbits (Seedlings) & South America (Sprouts)

    Seedlings - Our Oaks class favorite and gentle rabbit pair, Maple and Cloud, will stay in the Seedlings room for the week. The kids will watch them run around the room at times and they will help with their care. A bouncy bit of fun!

    Sprouts - This continent is a magical place with so much to explore! Learn about the Amazon rainforest, the mountains of Chile, the wonders of Brazil, and the pampas areas (grasslands) of this incredible continent.

  • Week 4 - Parakeets (Seedlings) & Europe (Sprouts)

    Seedlings - One of our upstairs parakeet pairs will spend the week in the Seedlings class for the children to watch and learn about. They will also help with their care.

    Sprouts - There are so many places to explore in Europe! The fjords of Norway, the Alps, the moors and lochs of Scotland, and the polar areas of Finland - truly a lot of wonders to behold!

  • Week 5 - Finches (Seedlings) & Africa (Sprouts)

    Seedlings - Our Seedlings class birds will be highlighted, and the kids will help with their care and learn about and appreciate these very old birds.

    Sprouts - So many animals to learn about in Africa! Zebras, lions, giraffes - these famous animals and more will be found, along with “traveling” to the deserts, grasslands and other biomes Africa has to discover.

  • Week 6 - Guinea Pigs (Seedlings) & Asia (Sprouts)

    Pirate and Venelope, our Sprouts class pets, will stay in the Seedlings classroom for the week. The kids will be able to pet them and help with their care.

    Sprouts - Our biggest continent, we will “fly” over the boreal forests, spot some animals through the trees, swoop down to the steppes in search of grassland animals, and glide over the tallest mountains on Earth!

  • Week 7 - Bring Your Own Pets! (Caged Pets Only) (Seedlings) & Australia (Sprouts)

    Seedlings - The children will be able to take turns bringing in their caged pets from home to show their friends in class. Let us know if you would like to bring in a caged pet and we will arrange a day for you.

    Sprouts - Cuddly koalas, hopping kangaroos, crazy-looking platypuses - so many wild and strange creatures live on this island continent that contains biomes from rainforests to deserts. A unique trip to round out our summer adventures!

Summer Themes for Oaks

Our school is situated within a number of microbiomes, which allows us to learn about them all within walking distance! The kids will explore our local microbiomes and learn how they change, what lives in them, and what they can do to help them!

Since our instructor, Miss Rachel is also an art teacher, campers will enjoy a wide variety of art projects related to their weekly studies. Their days will be rounded out with daily hikes to explore the 95 acres surrounding our school and a visit to the stream at the end of each day to cool off. What a perfect way to spend the summer!

Week 3
Our Sparkling Stream - Part 1

Week 4
Rainbow Forest

Week 1
Our Familiar Forests - Part 1

Week 2
Mushy Marshes

Week 5
Meadows & Grasslands

Week 6
Our Familiar Forests - Part 2

Week 7

Our Sparkling Stream - Part 2

Pricing

    • 5 Days - $3,294*

    • 4 Days - $2,713

    • 3 Days - $2,035

    • 2 Days - $1,357

    • *Price includes deduction for being closed on July 4th

    • 5 Days - $1,648*

    • 4 Days - $1,357

    • 3 Days - $1,017

    • 2 Days - $678

    • 5 Days - $495

    • 4 Days - $396

    • 3 Days - $297

    • 2 Days - $198

    • 5 Days - $248

    • 4 Days - $198

    • 3 Days - $149

    • 2 Days - $99

    • *For the week of July 1-5, only the 2, 3, or 4-day program applies since we are closed on Thursday, July 4th

  • Early Care from 8 to 9 AM, and After Care from 3 to 4 PM at the rate of $16.50 per hour for a single child/ $30 per hour for siblings.

  • If more than one child is registered per family, there is a 5% discount for each child.

Supplies Needed

Snacks

If your child will be staying a half day, pack one snack. If your child will be staying a full day, pack two snacks.

Lunch

If your child will be staying past noon, please send a complete lunch with your child, including water.

Snacks

We serve spring water here, but your child will need a container from home so we can refill it whenever needed during the day.

Sunscreen & Bug Repellent

Please send your child each day already coated in sunscreen and bug repellent, but include it in their backpack as well. Make sure your bottle/can is labeled with your child’s last name.

Seedlings

All children in our Seedlings program, if not already potty trained, enter immediately into our potty training program while at school. We supply cloth training pants throughout the day unless you wish to send in your own. We prefer that they do not wear diapers during the day.

Seedlings & Sprouts

  • Bathing suit (send child wearing bathing suit under their clothes)

  • 2 Change of clothes

  • Beach Towel

  • Water shoes/sneakers/sandals - Make sure your child has all three with them for the day. We will change shoes as needed throughout the day.

Oaks

  • Bathing suit (send child wearing bathing suit under their clothes)

  • 2 Change of clothes

  • Beach Towel

  • Yoga mat to sit on in the woods, if desired

  • Water shoes/sneakers/sandals - Make sure your child has all three with them for the day. We will change shoes as needed throughout the day.

*If your child is not already enrolled in our school, make sure you fill out the proper medical forms before the first day of camp so we can be aware of special medical situations, allergies, emergency numbers, etc.