Educational outdoor fun for preschool campers, age 3 and 4.
10% discount for members!
Each day Little Naturalist Campers will be led by an ENC Naturalist for a hands-on nature based outdoor play curriculum filled with adventure experiences and learning activities.
(Families will provide snacks and lunch. A hearty breakfast before camp is recommended)
Read the Nature Camp Newsletter prior to your first day of camp! Questions? Call Mindy, 949-645-8489 ext. 102Winter Camps
Registration coming very soon!
Week 1: December 21-23
Week 2: December 28-31
Presidents Week: February 15-19, 2021
Spring Break: April 12-16, 2021
FAQ’s
If you do not see your questions answered on this page, feel free to call us at 949-645-8489 or email the Camp Director!
How old does my child have to be to go to Little Naturalists Camp? 3 or 4 years old by the start of camp.
I have elementary aged children, can they be in the same group with my preschooler? Our Campers are divided into groups by grade level. Little Naturalist Camp is for children age 3 – 4. Nature Adventure camp is for students entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade (in the Summer) or through 6th grade (during the school year). Curricula and activities are designed for these different age groups, which are developmentally distinct from each other.
I am worried about leaving my child at camp. May I attend with them? Little Nature Camp is an opportunity for children to learn about nature in a unique and safe environment where they can practice and build developmental skills such as language, problem solving, physical adeptness, and self-competence. Part of that developmental process is learning how to listen and trust new teachers, build new relationships with peers, and get an opportunity to practice independence and separation from parents. Children will develop skills in handling changes, challenges and decision-making- which are all important foundational life-skills.
What is the registration deadline? All camps are open until full. An additional fee ($60 per camper) applies for late registration (less than 96 hours before the first day of a camp session). Please realize that Camp Staff does not work between 5PM on Friday and 8AM on Monday, so contacting us about late registration over the weekend may not guarantee a spot in camp for your child.
How many campers are in each group? Enrollment is limited to small groups of 10 children per teacher with a teen assistant.
Who are the camp teachers? Little Naturalist staff are Naturalists with an early childhood background. High School assistants and interns may also be included in your child’s camp group.
What is your refund policy?
- Refund requests made 4 weeks or more prior to the start date of camp are subject to a $25.00 fee per week of camp.
- Refund requests made 2-4 weeks prior to the start date of camp are subject to $50.00 fee per week of camp.
- Refund requests made with 1-2 weeks notice 50% refund.
- Less than 1 week notice no refund requests will be processed.
- All session changes will incur a $25.00 fee. Session change requests require at least 10 days notice. Requests to change from full day to half (or vice versa) fall under this fee.