Ages 11-14:
Wild World of Plants
One person’s weed is another person’s wildflower… or perhaps the missing remedy in your herbal first-aid kit! Those dandelions, plantain, mullein, and wild bergamot scattered through your yard aren’t intruders—they’re allies in disguise. What if you could unlock the ancient wisdom hidden in these humble plants and discover the powerful healing relationship waiting to bloom between you and the green world around you? In this immersive, hands-on class, you’ll learn to see your landscape through new eyes. create your own personalized herbarium to confidently identify both helpful and harmful plants and craft a nature survival kit guided by our herbal companions. Together, we’ll transform leaves and blossoms into infusions, balms, and salves—practical remedies you can carry with you on every outdoor adventure. Instructor: Heather van Zyl
June 8-12, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $180/camper
(includes healthy snack; camper must pack own lunch)
Limit: 8 minimum/12 maximum
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026 Ages 11-14: Camp Inspire 
Using nature as our backdrop, we will craft words in various genres to find self-expression to give a better meaning for the importance of understanding the natural world around us. Using prompts found on daily hikes, campers will learn writing skills which will deepen their love for the natural world and the outdoors. Each day will offer a hike with discussions on the five senses and how they contribute to creative writing skills. Campers will craft poetry, creative non-fiction, fiction, and a one act play. Campers will read from well-known naturalists and authors whose focus of writing centers on nature and the environment. Fun crafts and engaging games will round out this camp for a summer experience which will lend to lasting skills in writing. Instructor: Chris Trelstad July 27-31, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $180/camper
(includes healthy snack; camper must pack own lunch)
Limit: 8 minimum/12 maximum
Registration Deadline: July 20, 2026 |
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Ages 11-14:
Wilderness Adventure Camp 
Whether you are joining Wilderness Adventure for the first time or returning for another year, there are always new skills to learn and friends to meet! Join us for a combination of high adventure activities and wilderness living skills that promote self-confidence while developing a sense of wonder about nature. This camp will include challenge course teambuilding; active adventure elements such as remote backpacking, map and compass navigation; and river paddling. It will also allow participants to gain knowledge of plants, mammals, tracking, birds, and wilderness survival skills. Our qualified instructors will guide students into new and challenging experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and serve them for a lifetime. Past Nature Nuts campers will have an opportunity to build the wilderness foundation skills they have already gained. This camp is also a prerequisite for Wilderness Leadership camp. The optional Thursday night overnight will give participants the opportunity to expand their wilderness cooking skills, fire building, and leave-no-trace camping skills; hone their night-time nature awareness; and do some guided evening star gazing if weather permits. Additional female staff will chaperone the overnight. Instructors:
Jordan Marshall
Second Instructor TBD June 15-19, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
(optional overnight June 18)
or July 20-24, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
(optional overnight July 23) Fee: $180 Monday-Friday
(camper must pack own lunch)
$45 Optional overnight (includes supper and breakfast)
Limit: 8 minimum/12 maximum
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026 |
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