Foothills Forest School
Foothills Forest School offers nature-based education in Walnut Creek, CA, encouraging hands-on learning in an outdoor environment.
- 1700 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Gaia Guides
Gaia Guides operates kid-focused summer camps and related youth water activities in Alameda, offering full- and half-day programs centered on kayaking, paddleboarding, and environmental learning. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.
- 1138 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA 94501
- (415) 448-6640
Greenwood Trail
Outdoor forest school in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for ages 2–5. Building confident, kindergarten-ready children through safe outdoor learning, qualified teachers (4:1 ratio), and child-led exploration. See why SF families trust Greenwood Trail.
- 371 Chain of Lakes Dr E, San Francisco, CA 94122
- 510-545-2378
Harmony Montessori and Forest School
Montessori and forest-school early childhood programs.
- 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, CA 94920
- 4152332158
wise-forest
Child-centered nature immersion preschool classes and day camps in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Based on European-style forest kindergartens. Free trial!
- San Francisco, CA 94121
- 646-327-8452
Golden Gate Bird Alliance
Golden Gate Bird Alliance: Inspiring people to protect Bay Area birds since 1917. Conservation advocacy, nature education, free bird walks.
- 2150 Allston Way, Suite 210, Berkeley CA 94704
- 510-843-2222
Redwood Adventist® Academy
Our Core Values We incorporate each of our core values into every day at Redwood Adventist Academy. It is what separates us from the rest. Tell Me More Forest Kindergarten We are proud to have a Forest Kindergarten program at our school. Each day the Kindergarten class is in the woods learning, exploring, and trying...
- 385 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-1101
- 707-545-1697
Camp Mendocino
Camp Mendocino is an outdoor education and environmental awareness program owned and operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.
- 380 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- 415-757-6690
City of San Ramon - Nature Camps
San Ramon: Municipal recreation program offering nature and farm camps for children. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.
- 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
- (925) 973-2500
Wildflowers Nature School
Sebastopol: One week of nature camp with outdoor activities for ages 5-12, including archery, cob, gardening, nature crafts, and various nature-based skills. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.
- 10570 Mill Station Road Sebastopol, CA 95472
- 707-479-1052
Connolly Ranch Education Center
Napa: Connolly Ranch Education Center provides Earthlings & Explorers, outdoor nature-based early childhood programs for children.
- 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa, CA 94558
- 707-244-1894
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA - Nature Camp
Saratoga: Nature Camp is a wildlife/eco-themed summer camp for children with activities related to outdoor exploration and wildlife care.
- 24103 Congress Springs Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
- 650-340-7022
Stardust Sanctuary
Clayton: Stardust Sanctuary runs half-day camps for kids with animal-centered, nature-based activities in a safe, engaging environment.
- 1100 Russelmann Park Rd. Clayton, CA 94517
- (925)451-4088
Vilda
Nature connection programs for youth in Marin County, CA.
- 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
- 415-747-4840
Marin GreenPlay Camp
Mill Valley: Marin GreenPlay Camp provides nature-based, age-appropriate experiences and service with native plant restoration, beach clean ups, and citizen science as part of a nature-based summer camp.
- 775 E. Blithedale Ave. #520 Mill Valley, CA 94941
- 415.264.2828
Chabad of S. Clara
Santa Clara: The Teva Camp offers nature-focused trips, outdoor adventures and Jewish enrichment programs for elementary school ages as part of a camp experience.
- 2043 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95050
- +1 (408) 982-7419
Greater Farallones Association
Conserving the wildlife and habitats of Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary through scientific research, environmental education, and community-based conservation.
- 991 Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA 95060
Saratoga French Cultural Preschool
Saratoga French Cultural Preschool provides nature-based, French immersion preschool programs for children ages 2 through Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten.
- 12850 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070, US
- +1 (408) 255-0902
Happy Trails
Pleasanton: Nature-based STEAM after-school program for children. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.
- 1993 Greenwood Rd, Pleasanton CA
- 925 315 7105
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Wildlife and naturalist summer camps for children ages 6–12.
- 1931 First Avenue Walnut Creek, CA 94597
- 9259351978
Call of the Wild Camps (Berkeley Outdoor Nature Camps)
Berkeley outdoor nature camps are for summer and spring fun in the forest and by the lakes, with Saturday camps and multiple East Bay locations. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.
- 200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720
- (510) 224-3549
Nature Explorer Summer Camp
Organic native plant nursery and educational garden in Novato, California. Explore pollinator habitats, seasonal plants, and hands-on propagation classes.
- 1875 Indian Valley Rd, Novato, CA 94947
- 707-787-4183
Marin Treks Natural History Museum
Novato: The Marin Treks Natural History Museum offers Summer Adventure Camps for children with drop-off/pick-up options and schedules, led by a naturalist, providing hands-on activities and field trips.
- 1559 H So. Novato Blvd. Novato, CA 94947
- 415-250-0988
Think Round, Inc.
Think Round, Inc. provides art and environmental science educational services to schools, community and senior centers and other nonprofits.
- 2140 Bush Street, Suite 1 San Francisco, CA 94115
- 415-602-9599
Marin Waldorf School
San Rafael: Summer Camp at Marin Waldorf School offers outdoor-based camps for children with activities including crafts, nature exploration, handwork, literacy, and outdoor play. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.
- 755 Idylberry Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
- 415-479-8190
Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
The Laguna De Santa Rosa Foundation, located in Santa Rosa,California, USA is a not-for-profit organization working to preserve, protect, and restore the Laguna De Santa Rosa. The Laguna is Northern California's most diverse inland freshwater wetland. The Laguna drains a 250 square-mile area, provides abundant wildlife habitat, is an important flood water catchment, and has high recreational, cultural, and historical significance. The Laguna de Santa Rosa is threatened by development, pollution, and mismanagement. The Foundation acts as an advocate for the Laguna, directly operates preservation and restoration projects, and educates the community about the importace of protecting and restoring of the Laguna.
- 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- 707-527-9277
Windsor Family Farm
Summer farm camps for children ages five to eight with animal care, crafts and nature activities.
- 2005 Giampoli Drive, San Martin, CA 95046
- 4086860800
Saved By Nature
Environmental equity ensures equal nature access for all Bay Area communities through social justice programs.
- Joseph Avenue, San Jose, CA 95008
- 408-627-2760
Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance
The Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance (SCVBA) promotes the enjoyment, understanding and protection of birds and other wildlife.
- 22221 McClellan Road Cupertino, CA, 95014
- 408-252-3747
sfbaymsi
The Marine Science Institute provides engaging and interactive hands-on adventures, field trips, camps, afterschool programs, and more, with San Francisco Bay Area marine life. Led by a team of expert marine science educators, these experiences impact students of all ages, inspiring respect and stewardship for the marine environment.
- 500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94063
- 650-364-2760
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