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Summer Forest Friends - 2025
*Each Child Must Be Registered Separately.
Time & Location
Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM
Notchcliff Nature Programs, 11630 Glen Arm Rd, Glen Arm, MD 21057, USA
About the event
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 Thursday from 9-1 p.m.
Open House:
On select Fridays from 10 am. - 12 pm., there will be a Open House for families to enjoy the outdoor classroom and introduce a friend to Notchcliff. Free pre-registration required
Open House Schedule:Â
June 20, 2025, July 18, 2025 and August 15, 2025
WEEKLY CAMP OPTIONS
Camps run Mon.-Thurs. from 9-1 p.m.
JUNE
Week 1: June 16 - 18 (Mon. - Wed., Pre-K Only) - Summer Solstice
Week 2: June 23 - 26 (K-1st, 2nd-4th) - Seed to Blossom
JULYÂ
Week 3: July 7Â - 10 (Pre-K Only) - Â Berry Bonanza
Week 4: July 14Â - 17 (K-1st, 2nd-4th) - Â Berry Bonanza
Week 5: July 21Â - 24 (Pre-K, K-1st) - Pollination Celebration
Week 6: July 28 - 31 (K-1st, 2nd-4th) - Pollination Celebration
AUGUST
Week 7: Aug. 4Â -7 (K-1st, 2nd-4th) - Wonders of Water
Week 8: Aug. 11 - 14 (Pre-K, K-1st) - Wonders of Water
Week 9: Aug. 18 - 21 (Pre-K Only) - 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 & 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.
Camp Directors:
Chelsea Genco, Notchcliff Director - Chelsea@anbe.org
Jasmine Atkins, Administrative Assistant - Jasmine@anbe.org
Register
Session 1 (Pre-K): 6/16 - 6/18
Monday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 18 (3 days only) Theme: Summer Solstice Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$225.00Session 2 (K-1st): 6/23-6/26
Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26 Theme: Seed to Blossom Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 2 (2nd-4th): 6/23-6/26
Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26 Theme: Seed to Blossom Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 3 (Pre-K): 7/7-7/10
Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10 Theme: Berry Bonanza Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 4 (K-1st): 7/14-17
Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17 Theme: Berry Bonanza Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 4 (2nd-4th): 7/14-7/17
Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17 Theme: Berry Bonanza Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 5 (Pre-K): 7/21-7/24
Monday, July 121 - Thursday, July 24 Theme: Pollination Celebration Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 5 (K-1st): 7/21-7/24
Monday, July 21 - Thursday, July 24 Theme: Pollination Celebration Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 6 (K-1st): 7/28-7/31
Monday, July 28 - Thursday, July 31 Theme: Pollination Celebration Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 6 (2nd-4th): 7/28-7/31
Monday, July 28 - Thursday, July 31 Theme: Pollination Celebration Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 7 (K-1st): 8/4-8/7
Monday, August 4 - Thursday, August 7 Theme: Wonders of Water Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 7 (2nd-4th): 8/4-8/7
Monday, August 4 - Thursday, August 7 Theme: Wonders of Water Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 8 (Pre-K): 8/11-8/14
Monday, August 11 - Thursday, August 14 Theme: Wonders of Water Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 8 (K-1st): 8/11-8/14
Monday, August 11 - Thursday, August 14 Theme: Wonders of Water Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00Session 9 (Pre-K): 8/18-8/21
Monday, August 18 - Thursday, August 21 Theme: Foraging and Frolicking Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick Up: 1:00 PM Registering more than one child? Please register each child separately. Thank you!
$300.00
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