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Summer Forest Friends

outdoor summer nature camps

For children ages 3-9 years (Entering Pre-K - 4th grade)

Registration now open!

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 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 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. The cost to attend camp is $300 per week. 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:

Drop-off classes run Monday through Thursday from 9-1 p.m.

 

Summer Open House Dates:

June 20, 2025, July 18, 2025 and August 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

On select Fridays, there will be an Open House for families to enjoy the outdoor classroom and introduce a friend to Notchcliff. Free pre-registration required. Please note: This is not a drop off program.

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WEEKLY CAMP SCHEDULES AND THEMES

Click here to learn more about our weekly themes.

Camps run Mon.-Thurs. from 9-1 p.m.

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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

 

JULY 

Week 3: July 7 - 10 (Pre-K, 2nd-4th) -  Berry Bonanza

Week 4: July 14  - 17 (K-1st, 2nd-4th) -  Berry Bonanza

Week 5: July 21 - 24 (Pre-K, K-1st) - Pollination Celebration

Week 6: July 28 - 31 (K-1st, 2nd-4th) - Pollination Celebration

 

AUGUST

Week 7: Aug. 4 -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

 

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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Cancellation and Refund Policy

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Chelsea Genco, Notchcliff Director - Chelsea@anbe.org

Jasmine Atkins, Administrative Assistant - Jasmine@anbe.org

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We are located in the Long Green Valley of Baltimore County, convenient to Towson, Parkville, White Marsh, and Baldwin.

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