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Child in the Wild

Child in the Wild

Let your little explorer get their hands dirty with gentle “survival” skills, outdoor challenges, and nature games. Your child will build confidence in the great outdoors while having a wild amount of fun!

Littles (5–7) will learn gentle “survival” basics—like mini nature scavenger hunts and simple shelter-building.

Bigs (8–12) will tackle more challenging outdoor skills—think navigating with simple maps and group problem-solving games.

Native to Philly

Native to Philly

We’ll dig into gardening as we learn about local plants and why they matter. Your child will help plant and care for our pollinator garden, sparking a new appreciation for our Philly roots.

Littles will explore local plants with hands-on garden fun, watering and tending tiny seedlings.

Bigs will dive deeper into urban ecology, designing small pollinator habitats and learning how to track plant growth.

Sustainability Superheroes

Sustainability Superheroes

Let’s show kids they can make a difference! Your child will transform everyday items into upcycled crafts and learn the basics of composting, all while feeling like the eco-hero they are.
*No camp on Thursday, July 4th. Pricing will reflect shorter week.

Littles will turn everyday items into upcycled art while practicing “recycle, reuse” in a fun, crafty way.

Bigs will work on composting projects and brainstorm real-world eco-solutions that can make a difference at home.

Nature’s Canvas

Nature’s Canvas

Time to get artsy with Mother Nature! We’ll explore natural dyes, try flower pounding, and find fresh ways to create art inspired by the outdoors. Your little artist will discover endless possibilities under the sun.

Littles will experiment with basic flower pounding and simple nature prints—perfect for little hands.

Bigs will refine their artwork with more advanced natural dye techniques and unique mixed-media creations.

STEM in the Wild

STEM in the Wild

We’ll solve real-world challenges using sticks, leaves, and simple tools. Your child will measure, build, and explore engineering concepts—proving that math and science come to life outside the classroom.

Littles will measure sticks and rocks, build small towers, and discover shapes hidden in nature.

Bigs will design larger-scale structures, try simple engineering challenges, and collect real data to compare.

Fort Adventures

Fort Adventures

Think cardboard castles and cozy woodland hideouts! Your child will learn how animals create their homes and use that inspiration to design their own cool forts.

Littles will build cozy cardboard forts, inspired by animal homes, and decorate them with natural elements.

Bigs will plan and construct more elaborate shelters—testing different designs, materials, and fort frameworks.

Enchanted Forest Quest

Enchanted Forest Quest

Let imaginations run free in a land of fairy houses and hidden forest magic. Your child will love creating their own mystical tales and exploring nature with a whimsical twist.

Littles will create fairy houses and imagine tiny woodland friends in a magical forest world.

Bigs will craft themed storylines, design bigger fantasy structures, and even lead younger campers on mini-quests.

Water Wonders

Water Wonders

Splashes, sprinkles, and science—oh my! We’ll dive into water cycles, aquatic life, and plenty of hands-on experiments. Your child will see water in a whole new light (and maybe get a bit wet too!).

Littles will do simple water play experiments—like fun sink-or-float tests and splashing around to learn.

Bigs will explore water cycles and aquatic science in deeper experiments, possibly charting evaporation or water usage.

Pollinator Power

Pollinator Power

From buzzing bees to fluttering monarchs, we’ll explore how these tiny creatures keep our world blooming. Your child will see pollination in action and even help raise monarchs from egg to butterfly, discovering ways to protect these vital friends.

Littles (5–7) will meet our monarch caterpillars up close, help collect milkweed, and watch the magical transformation into butterflies.

Bigs (8–12) will track growth, record observations, and learn about the science behind metamorphosis and why pollinators are vital.

Science Unleashed

Science Unleashed

Bubbling experiments, magnetic fun, and endless discovery! Your child will dive into basic chemistry, physics, and biology through hands-on demos that make learning feel like play.

Littles will have a blast with safe, colorful experiments—like fizzy volcanos or static balloon fun.

Bigs will dive into more advanced hands-on demos, exploring basic chemistry, physics, and biology concepts in action.

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3426 Conrad Street,
Philadelphia, PA, 19129,
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