Summer Forest Friends

Join us for leafy adventures this summer! Children ages 3-5 (entering preschool), ages 5-6 (entering K-1st grades), and ages 7-10 (entering 2nd-5th 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 enrollment.

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 each group of campers during Summer Forest Friends. 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 & Pricing:

Registration is offered in weekly sessions. The cost to attend camps are as follows:

Preschool age option (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.): $300

Preschool age option/All other ages (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.): $475

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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@anbe.org for details.

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Camp Schedule:

100% outdoor, drop-off camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (preschool age only) or 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (preschool age and all others). For preschool age children (ages 3 and up, not yet 5 years old), you may choose between a morning session OR a longer full day session. All camps for ages 5 and up are from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Summer Open House Dates:

Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us for a casual Open House! Enjoy the outdoor classroom, get acquainted with new friends, or bring a friend to Notchcliff. Free pre-registration required. Please note: This is not a drop off program; adult supervision is required.

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WEEKLY CAMP SCHEDULES AND THEMES

Keep an eye out for themes - coming soon!

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JUNE 2026

Week 1: June 15

Week 2: June 22

Week 3: June 29

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JULY 2026

Week 4: July 6

Week 5: July 13

Week 6: July 20

Week 7: July 27

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AUGUST 2026

Week 8: Aug. 3

Week 9: Aug. 10

Week 10: Aug. 17

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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! 

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.

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Before you register, be sure to review our Cancellation and Refund Policy.

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Questions? Contact Tressa Andrews, Program Director at Tressa@anbe.org.