Forest Camps

Join us at Fern Gully Forest Camps where your child can make unforgettable memories and grow in courage and confidence. We tend the garden, care for and cuddle small animals on the mini-farm, pick huckleberries on forest adventures and splash in the creek, among many other place-based science projects, nature magic, and fun activities. Children learn about the plants and animals of the Pacific Northwest, develop important life and survival skills, and build lifelong friendships and connection with the wonders and medicine of nature!

Spring Break K - 5th 9am - 3pm
March 31 - April 4

Sliding Scale Tuition

Low-income/Regular/Abundant
$260/$300/$340

Summer Sessions (4 weeks)
June 30 - July 25
July 28 - Aug 22
Ages 3 - 6: 9am - 1pm.

Monthly Rates (4 hours/day)

1 Day per week: $200/$225/$250

2 Days per week: $400/$450/$500

3 Days per week: $550/$600/$650

4 Days per week: $650/$700/$750

5 Days per week: $750/$800/$850

1st - 5th Grade: 9:30am - 3:30pm

*Contact us if you have siblings in both age groups & want to drop-off/pick-up together.

Incorporates life and survival skills as well as imaginative play, nature magic, wilderness awareness, and team-building games.

Monthly Rates (6 hours/day):

Low-income/Regular/Abundant

1 Day per week: $240/$260/$280

2 Days per week: $480/$500/$520

3 Days per week: $680/$700/$720

4 Days per week: $880/$920/$960

5 Days per week: $960/$1020/$1060

REGISTRATION
Please contact us with questions:

ferngullyschool@gmail.com or call (360)305-0021.

Registration fee: $50 non-refundable admin/supplies fee.

Enrollment Deposit: $200 deposit is applied to the tuition and is refundable only with a 30 day cancellation notice.

SAVE YOUR SPOT. Send the admin fee & deposit at this link.

Please include a note with your child's name and days you'd like.

ADDITONAL DETAILS

Experienced Teachers are First Aid and CPR certified.
Two programs for children ages 3 - 6 and 7-12. Early/late drop-off/pick-up available. Small groups & mixed ages encourage learning empathy, kindness, leadership, and collaborative skills that help kids excel in school and life!
Children must be comfortable using an outhouse with minimal assistance and be able to communicate their needs.
Bring a water bottle, snacks, a lunch, and a change of clothes.

Thank you for choosing outdoor education that gives back to the environment for future generations!

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Hands-on Science Education

Outdoor experiences can be an excellent way to provide hands-on science education to children. Here are some of the ways in which these experiences can support learning:

Observation and Inquiry: Outdoor experiences provide children with the opportunity to observe and interact with the natural world. This can help them develop an inquiry-based approach to learning, as they ask questions and seek answers about the plants, animals, and ecosystems they encounter.
Hands-on Experiences: Science education is often most effective when it is hands-on and experiential. Outdoor experiences provide children with opportunities to engage in activities such as gardening, animal care, and nature walks, which can help them learn about science concepts in a meaningful way.
Environmental Awareness: Outdoor experiences can help children develop an awareness of environmental issues and the ways in which humans impact the natural world. This can lead to a deeper understanding of concepts such as sustainability, ecology, and climate change.
Integration of STEM: Science education is often integrated with technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. Outdoor experiences can provide children with opportunities to engage in activities such as building structures, designing irrigation systems and planting plans, or conducting soil and water analysis, which can help them develop skills in these areas.
Connecting Classroom Learning: Outdoor experiences can also help children connect what they learned during the school year in the traditional classroom with real-world situations. For example, a lesson on photosynthesis in the classroom can be reinforced and expanded upon through hands-on gardening activities in a farm setting.

Overall, outdoor experiences can be an effective way to support science education by providing children with hands-on learning opportunities, encouraging inquiry-based learning, fostering environmental awareness, integrating STEM concepts, and connecting classroom learning with real-world situations.