Summering in Nature!

A Bilingual Summer Program for the future nature stewards of the world.

Join us for Summering in Nature 2025!

Please check back in March 2025!!!

This is a small-scale, drop-off Bilingual Summer Program. Throughout the week, children will have the opportunity to:

  • Immerse in our local natural environment on daily nature exploration & discovery hikes

  • Learn about biodiversity, local wildlife & endangered species, conservation, sustainability and other subjects that foster a positive environmental attitude and a deep connection with nature

  • Learn and use Spanish throughout the day

  • Experience wildlife encounters

  • Play water games

  • Have tory time under willow and oak trees

  • Dissect owl pellets and learn wildlife tracking skills

  • Practice yoga and guided mindfulness

  • Gain self confidence, independence, and learn life skills

  • Make unique nature-inspired art

  • Embrace discovery, curiosity and sense of wonder

  • Learn to be more empathetic and caring with those around them and with their environment

  • And so much more!

All while forming a bond with nature, and become naturalist without even noticing it!

There is a 7:1 ratio guided by a biologist, educator, and trained naturalist. Locations and themes vary.

  • Minimum of 7 kids to run a session

2024 Summer Sessions

9am - 3pm

Sessions are 4 days-long, Mon-Thur. Sessions 1-2 are in Escondido, while Sessions 3-4 are in Coastal regions. Please note that rates vary for partial weeks, and priority will be given to those signing up for full weeks.

There is a one-time Summer Registration Fee of $25 first child, $15 siblings (non-refundable). Reg fee is waived if registering for all full sessions.

Full Week (4 days) $290

3 days/week $230

2 days/week $160

1 day/week $85

SESSIONS 1-2 (Escondido)

Mondays - Lunes

  • Introduction to group & nature

  • Hike the Coastal Sage Scrub habitat

  • Free Nature-Play

  • Storytime

  • ¡Hablemos Español!

Tuesdays - Martes

  • Wildlife encounters!

  • Hike the Chaparral habitat

  • Nature journaling: wildlife

  • Storytime

  • More Nature-Play

Wednesdays - Miércoles

  • Exploring the macro world

  • Hike the Riparian habitat

  • Sustainable Arts & crafts

  • Nature journaling: plants

  • And more Nature-Play

Thursdays - Jueves

  • Game day & prizes!

  • Sustainable Arts & Crafts

  • Woodworking

  • And you guessed it: lots and lots of Free Nature-Play

SESSIONS 3-4 (Coastal)

It’s hot! ¡Que calor!

We’ll be exploring the coastal regions & beaches! A week full of new experiences, discovery hikes, wildlife encounters, perfect weather, and lots of Nature-Play!

Wildlife Encounters!

New Adventures!

Meet other nature-loving friends!

Hit the waves and end your Summer with us!

Schedule 2024

Inland and Coastal Sessions

All Sessions are four days-long.

(Minimum of 7 kids to run a session)

Drop-off: 9am

Pick-up: 2:45-3pm

Price for Inland Sessions 1-2 in Escondido (June 17-20 & July 8-11)

Fees are per week:

4-day Monday-Thursday $290

3-day Any 3 available days $230

2-day Any 2 available days $160

1-day or Drop-in rate: $85

Price for Coastal Session 3-4 (Aug 19-22 & Aug 26-29)

4 days Monday-Thursday $300

3 days Any 3 available days $245

2 days Any 2 days available $175

1 day Any available day $85

There’s a one-time $25 Registration Fee (non-refundable). Fee waived if child attends all 4 Full Week Sessions.

Refund Policy

Payment is due one month before each Session begins. There are NO refunds, credits, or make-up days available for days missed for any reason. In the rare event that we cancel a Sessions, credit will be applied or funds will be fully refunded.

Capacity & Waitlist

Because Summering in Nature is a small-scale Program ran by biologists and independent educators, capacity is very limited. A waitlist is available, but child must be pre-registered, so that in the event of a cancellation, your child can start immediately. Session fees will be prorated to the days the child attends.

Last day to register is the Friday prior to the beginning of a Session.

Location

Meeting locations vary.

Form of Payment

Once you’ve filled out the forms, we’ll contact you to make payment arrangements.


Ready to Summer with us?

¿Listos para pasar el verano con nosotros?

email us: Steffani@HomeschoolingInNature.com

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Still have some questions before you commit? Feel free to contact us, we’d be happy to help!