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Little Wanderers

Little Wanderers Summer Camp is a joy-filled outdoor adventure designed for young explorers aged 2.5–4 years. Running Monday through Friday from June 16th to August 15th, each session offers hands-on, curiosity-driven experiences that inspire wonder, confidence, and a lasting connection to nature.

Camp sessions are hosted in stunning natural settings including Lake Calavera and Buena Vista Park, each offering a unique landscape for exploration—coastal trails, shady groves, creeks, and wide-open meadows.

Over six themed weeks, our Little Wanderers will dive into nature’s wonders through hands-on exploration and creative adventures. From foraging edible plants and crafting woodland art to learning basic survival skills and investigating local wildlife, each camp week invites children to connect deeply with the outdoors. Days are thoughtfully balanced with time for movement, rest, and storytelling inspired by the natural world.

Each day is designed to support your child’s creativity, social-emotional growth, and sense of adventure—rooted in play, guided by wonder, and full of opportunities to learn through doing.

Days & Times:

Monday - Friday | 8:10AM - 12:10PM

Weekly sessions with customizable days available!

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A Day in the Life of a Little Wanderer

Each day at Wild Wander Summer Camp is guided by curiosity and grounded in nature. While no two days are exactly the same, here are a few favorite activities that capture the spirit of what your child might experience during their time in the wild with us.

What to Bring:

A child-sized backpack

12oz+ refillable water bottle

Sunscreen and a sun hat

Weather-appropriate clothing and hiking shoes or boots

An extra set of clothes

A nutritious, low-sugar lunch and snacks

Teacher leading Reggio Emilia-inspired nature lesson

Pollinator Home Building

Your kids will design and build cozy homes for native pollinators using natural materials they collect during their outdoor adventures. They'll learn why bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are essential to our ecosystems.

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Edible Plant Exploration & Preparation

Edible plant exploration and preparation invites children to discover, gather, and enjoy cooking with safe, seasonal plants—nurturing curiosity, healthy eating, and a love for nature.

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Nature Art Projects

Your kids will be engaging in nature art activities like creating mandalas, experimenting with natural dyes, and playing rock games—all designed to spark creativity and deepen their connection to the natural world.

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