Join us in nature for Summer Camp 2026!
Registration for Summer Camp 2026 is NOW OPEN! Please fill out our pre-registration form by clicking the link below to begin the enrollment process. Summer Camp Registration is first-come, first-served.
Information
About
For kids aged 3-10 years, we operate from 9am – 2pm on Monday through Thursday in nomadic locations around Santa Cruz County. With a 1:8 ratio, we will have games, hikes, and fun activities for your children to explore in beautiful, nature-based locations!
Cost
Embracing the dynamic nature of summer, we offer flexible scheduling options, allowing you to select the specific weeks or days your child(ren) will attend. Our weekly pricing structure is as follows:
- $170 for 2 days
- $255 for 3 days
- $340 for 4 days
- Ask about our sibling discount!
*There is a non-refundable $50 registration fee.
Tuition payments are non-transferable and non-refundable once received by Fern Grove.
Want more information?
Please email us with questions or fill out our summer camp contact form here and we’ll get back to you shortly! Thank you for your interest in Fern Grove.
Locations
- Monday: Henry Cowell State Park
- Tuesday: Natural Bridges State Park
- Wednesday: Henry Cowell State Park
- Thursday: Natural Bridges State Park
Calendar
We will run Summer Camp from June 8th through August 20th. See Calendar below for more information.
What will the day look like?
Mornings
9:00 Arrival, Game, Snack
10:30 Hike and/or Nature-based Activity
11:00 Free Play
Afternoons
12:00 Lunch and Free Play
1:00 Story Time and Hike Back
2:00 Closing Circle and Pick-Up
Testimonials
“Fern Grove is an incredible program born from experience, skill, commitment and heart. The teachers go above and beyond to foster safety and community while encouraging children to stretch to their edges and rise to the best versions of themselves. Our child has been seen, held and respected, and as parent members of this community, we have too! We have all gotten to grow and learn together under the exquisite care of Sarah and Caryn. We love them and are so grateful, and cannot recommend this program enough!”
~ Amanda & Pete C.
“My son came home BEAMING! He tried so many new things at Fern Grove. He had a blast and said the kids were so nice to him. We’ll have him drop in whenever school is on a break!”
– Rebecca R.
“My almost 4 year old is coming up on a year at Fern Grove. She only goes once a week during the school year but did attend the whole week for summer camp when she was freshly 3. The care and attention from the teachers is amazing. My very active already outdoorsy kid was so happy to be at the beach and in the forest for the day and I find her so much more regulated at the end of the day than when she attends a classroom based school. The multi-age play, the fresh air, and the amount of free play all make this semi-crunchy mom very happy. Highly recommend!”
– Emma M.
Stay tuned for more!
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