Summer Forest Friends - 2025

Join us for leafy adventures this summer! Children ages 3-5 (entering preschool), ages 5-6 (entering K-1st grades), and ages 7-9 (entering 2nd-4th grades) will roam the forests and fields making seasonal discoveries and new friends. We will explore meadow, stream, pond, and woodland habitats, play games, make nature arts and handcrafts, and more! Please note: age groups may combine depending on the number of children enrolled.

This is a playful way to extend forest school throughout the summer. Classes take place 100% outdoors, rain-or-shine. Two nature-loving teachers guide up to 12 children during Forest Friends classes. In addition, we have teen volunteer Counselors-In-Training who assist staff during select weeks of camp. A complete list of gear, weather policies, and other details are provided upon registration.

Registration:

Registration is offered in weekly sessions. When registering siblings, please register each child separately. Families are offered a discounted rate per week when registering for three or more weeks (Discount may be applied toward the registration of up to 2 children per family. Email Jasmine@erafans.org for details.

Camp Schedule:

Camps are held in June, July, and August.  Drop-off classes run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for children ages 3-5 years old, and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for children aged 5 - 10 years old.

WEEKLY CAMP OPTIONS

Camps run Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

JUNE

Week 1: June 15 - 19 - Summer Solstice

Week 2: June 22 - 26 - Seed to Blossom

Week 3: June 29 - July 3 -  Berry Bonanza

JULY 

Week 4: July 6 - 10 -  Berry Bonanza

Week 5: July 13 -17 - Pollination Celebration

Week 6: July 20 - 24 - Pollination Celebration

Week 7: July 27 - 31 - Wonders of Water

AUGUST

Week 8: Aug. 3 - 7 - Wonders of Water

Week 9: Aug. 10 - 14 - Foraging and Frolicking

We honor the diverse background and abilities of everyone in our learning community. We work closely with families to ensure that every child receives necessary accommodations to thrive. Please reach out if you have specific questions about our approach to inclusion or need financial assistance to attend, please contact jasmine@erafans.org.

Enrollment Requirements:

Your child must be three years old by the 1st of the session they will attend. Toilet-training is not required, but please let us know about this sensitive topic in advance so we can best support your child's needs.

Family Agreement:

Immersive outdoor learning means just that - we are outdoors in all kinds of weather! Families must read and sign our Family Agreement to acknowledge important policies that guide our program.

Our gear guide, weather policies and other details will be provided in your confirmation email. We look forward to amazing adventures with you and your child this summer!

Cancellation and Refund Policy

We honor the diverse background and abilities of everyone in our learning community. We work closely with families to ensure that every child receives necessary accommodations to thrive. Reach out if you have specific questions about our approach to inclusion or need financial assistance to attend, please contact Jasmine Atkins.

Questions? Contact Jasmine Atkins, Administrative Assistant - Jasmine@anbe.org