Kids will learn about art mediums through nature and how it connects to different science principles through our activities. Depending on the weather some of the activities we may do are making charcoal sticks, paint & dye color science, fiber weaving, animal footprints, and more! Kids will benefit from being able to creatively express themselves while also learning about art, science, and history. This class is a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so make sure kids dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes! Kids will be able to take home most of their creations.

Explore the connection between nature and fashion in this creative class with EcoElsa! Learn techniques like grass weaving, making plant-based dyes, and designing inspired by nature. Discover ways to make fashion more sustainable through upcycling and recycling activities. Perfect for kids who love creativity, problem-solving, and exploring themes of sustainability, body positivity, and science. This class includes both indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather in clothes that can get messy and wear closed-toed shoes. Kids will take home most of their creations on the last day.

Discover the world through a camera lens at our Nature Photography Camp, where creativity meets adventure! Explore the great outdoors while learning the elements of photography and techniques such as lighting, angles, framing, and perspective to capture stunning nature shots. Through guided photo walks and creative challenges, kids will develop their observation skills and learn to tell stories through their images. Kids will experiment with collage-making, scrapbooking, and creative photo displays to showcase their favorite images. Perfect for young nature lovers and aspiring photographers, this camp encourages kids to connect with the world around them, develop their artistic eye, and build confidence behind the lens.

Learn how scientists and engineers study nature to find solutions to fix the problems we face in this biomimicry focused STEM camp. We will put your problem-solving skills and creativity to the test to find a solution to a variety of challenges like designing & building wind turbines, earthquake proofing buildings, designing prosthetic limbs, and more! Inventors will benefit from learning how nature connects to STEM and solving real world problems as well as further developing teamwork and problem-solving skills. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes and long pants as parts of this class will be outdoors!