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Summer Camp

A fully outdoor one week only Summer Camp program in Houston for kids aged 3-12.

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Our forest school camp prioritizes child-led play and social connection in a beautiful woodland setting. Children will learn by doing - building, exploring, and collaborating with peers while discovering the wonders of the natural world.​​

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Program Info

  • Program Dates: June 1 - 5
  • Ages: 3 -12 (must be at least 3 years old by their first day). Potty trained, with no history of elopement.
  • Days: Monday - Friday
  • Times: 9am - 1pm
  • Location: Woodland Park
    •  Exact drop-off location will be given after enrollment.
  • ​​​​​​​​Group Size: Maximum 10 kids per day
  • Mentor to Child Ratio: 1:5 
  • Price: $350 for one child. Full week enrollment is required.
    • We offer a 10% discount for siblings

Daily Themes

  • Day 1: Plants & Mushrooms
    • ​Parts of a plant (roots, stem, flower, fruit), functions, edible and medicinal plants, trees, mushrooms
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  • Day 2: Reptiles
    • Turtles, snakes, frogs, toads and tadpoles, crocodiles and alligators
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  • Day 3: Birds
    • ​Parts of a bird (wing, eggs, feathers), nests, migration, birdwatching ​
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  • Day 4: Bugs & Pollinators
    • Bug vs insect, bees, butterflies and other pollinators, decomposers, spiders​​
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  • Day 6: Water
    • Why is water important, hydration, states of water, precipitation cycle

Our Daily Routine

This will be our daily routine to provide us with some structure. Story time and daily activity will revolve around the theme of the day. We will always be open to going with the flow and honoring what the children are interested in.​
 
  • Morning play time and exploration
  • Story time
  • Nature walk/learning about plants and animals we encounter
  • Snack time
  • Activity/daily project
  • Tea time and relaxation

​The structure will be tweaked based on the kids’ interests. If they are really focused on a game or a project they're working on, we are not going to interrupt them simply because it’s story time. Above all, the goal is to be outside, connect with nature and peers, and grow with guidance.

Who Will Guide Your Children

Being a new and small business run by two women deeply passionate about the purpose of Gentle Roots Forest School, our founders, Viktorya and Lydia, are also our mentors for the children.

Get to know them through reading their stories in the About section of our website and/or attending one of our free Community Events. 

Both Viktorya and Lydia are First Aid Certified, Background Checked and are experienced with various age groups of children.

Bad Weather Days

We will be outdoors rain or shine. But with unsafe weather, like thunderstorms, extreme heat or cold, we will not be able to safely be outdoors. These decisions will be made on a case by case basis and will be finalized on the day of, before 7:45am.

Cancellations will be communicated to all those enrolled on the day of bad weather and make up classes will be arranged.

What To Bring

  1. A change of weather appropriate clothes, underwear and socks included

  2. A big snack or lunch

  3. A full adult-sized water bottle or two kid-sized ones

Ready To Join Us?

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