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Explore Nature's Wonders at Discovery Camp!

We are proud to share that Discovery Camp at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation is now an American Camp Association Accredited Camp! 

Discovery Camps (Fall, Winter, Summer) feature hands-on, educational lessons and activities around a central theme designated for that camp week. All camps take place outdoors in our Nature Nodes, and are filled with nature walks, animal interactions, and crafts. Camp groups are split by age ranges and capped at 12 campers per group with 1 teacher. Camp is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. 

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Questions about these awesome experiences, contact: kate.corirossi@aguahedionda.org or call (760) 804-1969

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Boy with a snake draped around his neck, smiling. Outdoors, wearing a baseball cap.

Discovery Fall Camp 2026

November 23th-25th from 9:00am-3:30pm 

REGISTER

Price: $275

Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade


Discounts:

Yearly (not monthly) Steward Level Members and Above:

20% off OR Sibling Discount of 10% off 

Discovery Winter Camp 2026

Registration opens on November 16th! 

Three Day Camps: December 21st-23rd 2026 and December 28th-30th 2026

  • From 9:00am-3:30pm
  • Pricing: $275

Half Day Camps: December 24th, 2026 & December 31st, 2026

  • From 9:00am-12:00pm 
  • Pricing: $50


  • Steward Members and Above: 20% off
  • Siblings: 10% off (registering multiple children)
Registration Opens November 16th, 2026

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Discovery Camp Refund Policy

  • If you cancel before one month of the start of camp, you will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. (For Fall Camp 2026 this date is Sunday October 25th)
  • If you cancel three weeks before the start of camp, you will receive 50% refund. (For Fall Camp 2026 this date is Sunday November 8th)
  • If you cancel less than three weeks before the start of camp, you will not be refunded. (For Fall Camp 2026 this date is Monday November 9th)
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Winter Camp (Mon Dec 21 to Wed Dec 23) Sunday, November 22 Sunday, November 29 Monday, November 30
Day Camp (Thu Dec 24 Wednesday, November 25 Wednesday, December 2 Thursday, December 3
Winter Camp 2 (Mon Dec 28 to Wed Dec 30) Sunday, November 29 Sunday, December 6 Monday, December 7
Day Camp (Thu Dec 31) Wednesday, December 2 Wednesday, December 9 Thursday, December 10

Discovery Camp FAQ

  • What is Discovery Camps Goals and Outcomes?

    Through excellent environmental education, every camper becomes a Future Lagoon Steward and Watershed Warrior, empowered with one new practice to help Mother Earth and create a lasting positive impact on the environment. 

  • How old does my child have to be to go to Discovery Camp?

    Camp is designed for children in Kindergarten- Fifth Grade. Your child MUST be five years old to attend any Discovery Camp. 

  • What time does Discovery Camp begin?

    Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm. 

  • My children are a few years a part, can they be in the same group?

    Yes, however our campers are divided into groups by grade level. Curricula and activities are designed for these different groups which are developmentally distinct from each other.

  • What is the registration deadline?

    All camp registrations remain open until camp is full. Even if the camp has already begun.

  • How many campers are in each group?

    Teacher to student ratio differs based on age groups. There will be no more than 12 campers per teacher, but may be less.

  • Who are the Camp Teachers?

    All of the camp teachers are AHLF employees in our Academy for Environmental Stewardshio who teach here throughout the school year.

  • What will the kids be doing?

    Each camp involves learning about nature in nature with hands on activities, take home recycled crafts, nature hikes and animal interactions. The specific cirriculum and lessons will be unique to the camp theme. Each week has a different theme and different activities. Feel free to sign up for more than one session!

  • Does Discovery Camp provide snack or lunch?

    No, each camper is responsible for bringing their own snack and lunch. Discovery Camp includes a snack and lunch break each day.