2025 Summer Enrichment Nature Program

$399.00

Join us this August for a two-week outdoor learning adventure designed to spark curiosity, deepen connection with the natural world, and help students build confidence in who they are and how they learn. The Creatures of Learning Summer Enrichment Program blends nature-based science, creative expression, and leadership development in a supportive, small-group environment. Through forest exploration, storytelling, hands-on survival skills, and real-world journaling, students will spend their days learning with the land, and each other. This program is designed for students in grades 4–12 who are eager to grow, collaborate, and explore.

Join us this August for a two-week outdoor learning adventure designed to spark curiosity, deepen connection with the natural world, and help students build confidence in who they are and how they learn. The Creatures of Learning Summer Enrichment Program blends nature-based science, creative expression, and leadership development in a supportive, small-group environment. Through forest exploration, storytelling, hands-on survival skills, and real-world journaling, students will spend their days learning with the land, and each other. This program is designed for students in grades 4–12 who are eager to grow, collaborate, and explore.

Program Details:

  • Dates: August 4–15, 2025

  • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (6 sessions total)

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

  • Location: Homestead School – Glen Spey Campus

  • Grades: 4–12

  • Optional CIT Track available for high school students

What’s Included:

  • Nature-Based Science & Ecology
    Learn ecological principles through hands-on activities in the forest.

  • Creative Expression & Storytelling
    Build narratives, journal your experiences, and express yourself through art and writing.

  • Survival Skills & Navigation
    Practice wayfinding, shelter-building, and other essential outdoor survival skills.

  • Field Journaling & Exploration
    Observe, document, and reflect on the natural world using scientific and creative methods.

  • Leadership Development
    Build team skills, mentor younger participants, and learn to guide others in a safe, supportive environment.

Why Join?

  • Supportive, inclusive learning environment

  • Experienced educators and naturalists

  • Opportunities for both personal growth and academic enrichment

  • Space for neurodivergent learners to thrive

  • CIT program builds leadership and college-ready skills