Summer Nature Camps
Spokane & Spokane Valley
Time outdoors is an amazing gift we can give to our children, and a wonderful way to encourage self-directed learning through play during the summer months. Our all-outdoor nature camps are designed to offer unique learning experiences, plenty of space for open-ended nature exploration, and abundant time for PLAY.
Registration Now Open for Summer 2025
Feathered Friends
June 23rd - 26th @ Vinegar Flats Farm, Spokane
Join us for a week of fun and folly as we explore the lives of some of our favorite feathered friends. Birds hold a very special place in our hearts; they are the messengers of the natural world. To know the robin’s song, or to think like the osprey, or to soar like the bald eagle is a gift. This week will be filled with bird-watching, exploring nests, eggs, feathers, and Inland Northwest birds both big and small!
TIME 9:00 - 12:00, Monday thru Thursday
AGE 4 - 7. Campers must have turned 4 by the first day of camp. Nature camp is not suited for children under 4 and refunds will be given.
FEE $190.00 + PayPal Fee
Fairies & Flowers
June 30th - July 3rd @ Lilac City Harvest, Spokane Valley
In this whimsical camp, children will dive into their imaginations as they explore the possibility of fairies and gnomes! Using flowers, herbs, and other natural materials, children will create cozy homes for these creatures as they invite the joy of mystery into the playspace. Children will also learn about, explore, and utilize herbs and flowers for projects and potions! They might even be lucky enough and go home with their own set of wings and nature crowns.
TIME 9:00 - 12:00, Monday thru Thursday
AGE 4 - 7. Campers must have turned 4 by the first day of camp. Nature camp is not suited for children under 4 and refunds will be given.
FEE $190.00 + PayPal Fee
Bugs & Slugs - CAMP FULL
July 7th - July 10th @ Vinegar Flats Farm, Spokane
All living things have important work to do! This week will surely inspire a deeper awareness of the creatures that share our land and their fascinating features. Educators will model ways to be curious and gentle as we facilitate up-close encounters with insects and other crawly critters. As children gather knowledge about these unique creatures, they will be forming connections that will lead to an appreciation and respect for all our neighbors on planet Earth.
TIME 9:00 - 12:00, Monday thru Thursday
AGE 4 - 7. Campers must have turned 4 by the first day of camp. Nature camp is not suited for children under 4 and refunds will be given.
FEE $190.00 + PayPal Fee
Please email info@greenplaynw.org to be added to the waitlist
Nature’s Canvas
July 14th - 17th @ Lilac City Harvest, Spokane Valley
If your family's hobbies include land art or natural crafting, this summer camp is the perfect place for your kids. We will be using nature as our canvas to create beautiful works of art together. We will use natural materials to explore plant prints, nature painting, natural dyes, land art mandalas, nature wind chimes and much more! Children will explore how to ethically utilize the abundance of the natural world to create in new and exciting ways.
TIME 9:00 - 1:00, Monday thru Thursday
AGE 8 - 11. Children must have turned 8 by the first day of camp.
FEE $230.00 + PayPal Fee
Rocks & Gems - CAMP FULL
July 21st - 24th @ Vinegar Flats Farm, Spokane
Does your child always come home with a pocket full of rocks? In this camp we will explore the beauty of rocks, gems, and minerals together. Your child will have the opportunity to see and feel many different types of stones as we sort them and discuss their properties – the qualities that make each mineral unique. We will also spend plenty of time digging, sorting, sifting, and hunting for treasure.
TIME 9:00 - 12:00, Monday thru Thursday
AGE 4 - 7. Campers must have turned 4 by the first day of camp. Nature camp is not suited for children under 4 and refunds will be given.
FEE $190.00 + PayPal Fee
Please email info@greenplaynw.org to be added to the waitlist
Backcountry Basics
August 11th - 14th @ Lilac City Harvest, Spokane Valley
Campers will engage in age-appropriate hands-on experiences that will prepare them for various outdoor activities and emergency situations. This camp will teach children the importance of being prepared and will cover the basics of: land navigation, shelter building, using tools, tracking/foraging, and water purification. Children are sure to learn a lot of new things alongside their peers, all while having fun and making time for play!
TIME 9:00 - 1:00, Monday thru Thursday
AGE 8 - 11. Children must have turned 8 by the first day of camp.
FEE $230.00 + PayPal Fee
Wild Art Adventure
August 18th - 21st @ Vinegar Flats Farm, Spokane
Join us for a week full of art exploration on the farm! Children will create connections with the natural world as they explore ways to use art to express what they see, hear, and feel. As always, we will focus on open-ended exploration of art materials while introducing exciting new creation techniques. This camp will include many different art mediums and is guaranteed to be a colorful-splashy-messy adventure.
TIME 9:00 - 12:00, Monday thru Thursday
AGE 4 - 7. Campers must have turned 4 by the first day of camp. Nature camp is not suited for children under 4 and refunds will be given.
FEE $190.00 + PayPal Fee
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Frequently Asked Camp Questions
How many children attend each camp?
Each weekly summer nature camp enrolls 10 - 12 children and will have two trained nature educators on-site at all times.
Will my child be outside the whole time?
Yes! We are a full nature-immersion program so we will be spending all of our time outdoors during the camp-day.
Is snack/lunch provided?
For Summer Nature Camps, we provide one snack of a seasonal fruit or vegetable. Families will bring a sack lunch for their child to enjoy at the end of our camp day.
What kind of equipment/clothing must my child bring?
Children must arrive prepared for the weather each day, as we will be spending our time outdoors. Families will receive an email two weeks prior to their camp date with specific instructions about what each child needs for camp.
What if my plans change and I need to un-enroll my child from camp?
With written notice of a withdrawal, families can receive a full refund for camp tuition up to two weeks prior to the start of each camp. Withdrawals that occur within two weeks will not be refunded.
Is there a waitlist for camps that are full?
Yes! You can email info@greenplaynw.org to be added to a waitlist for individual weeks of camp. Please include the following information: name, phone number, email address, child’s name, child’s DOB, and which camp you would like to attend.
Throughout the week, guided by the curiosity and wonder of our campers, we engage children using outdoor fun to create pathways for lessons in nature and local ecology:
Building hideouts
Creating art using natural materials
Learning the language of birds and plants
Foraging and eating edible snacks
Storytelling & singing songs
Hiking through the forests and gardens
Playing cooperative nature games