2026 Summer Nature Camps

“In summer, the song sings itself”

- William Carlos Williams

Tadpoles

Ages 3 - 5

Tree Frogs

Ages 5-7

Water Striders

Ages 7-12

Connect with the wild lands, be uplifted by the natural world, and make new nature-loving friends this summer!

For the Summer of 2026, we are bringing back old favorites and adding new creative offerings to our lineup of camp opportunities for children and teens on the land and by the sea. Join us and have a summer to remember!

• Tadpole and Tree Frog sessions are returning with some new themes for these youngest adventurers, ages 3-5 and 5-7.

• Water Strider and Wild Earth Wanderer Camps for ages 7–12 are back with fresh adventures in store. 

• Nature Crafter Camps for youth, ages 7–12, invite children to explore their creativity with hands-on projects, such as basketry and wood carving. We’ve added an additional session this year, so no one is left out! 

• Artemis Way Camp for girls, ages 9–12, is returning! The week’s group of girls and their mentors weave together nature play, music, dance, and meaningful projects.

NEW FOR 2026!

• Fish Camp is for youth ages 8-14 who are interested in learning the skills and protocols for fishing responsibly. Fingers crossed…there will be fish to eat! 

• Songbirds: Nature and Music Camp, for youth ages 8-14, is a week of exploring nature as inspiration for creative expression with sound, story, rhythm, and more.

• Teens in Nature Camp is just for teens ages 13-17 and combines favorite features of previously offered scouting and tracking camps with the addition of new games, challenges, practices, and fun! 

We invite you to share the camp opportunities for 2026 with the youth in your life or surprise someone with the gift of a memorable Outside Now summer experience immersed in the incomparable wild lands of the Central Coast!