discovery camp


Explore Nature's Wonders at Discovery 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. Camps is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. 

Questions about these awesome experiences contact: emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org or call (760) 804-1969

Discovery Summer Camp 2024

Discovery Summer Camp 2024 is FULL: Waitlist only.

Email Emily To Be Added To The Waitlist!

weeks and Themes

Myth Busters

June 10th-14th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Waitlist only, please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org to be added.


Creature Features:
June 24th-28th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Waitlist only, please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org to be added.


Creeps, Crawls and Slithers:
July 15th-19th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Waitlist only, please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org to be added.


Long, Long Ago:
July 29th-August 2nd from 9:00am-3:00pm

Waitlist only, please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org to be added.

Earthly Elements:
June 17th-21st from 9:00am-3:00pm

Waitlist only, please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org to be added.


Extreme Explorers:
July 8th-12th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Waitlist only, please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org to be added.


Nature Detectives:
July 22nd-26th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Waitlist only, please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org to be added.


EcosySTEMs:
August 5th-9th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Waitlist only, please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org to be added.

Learn More About Each Theme

Cost

Perspective Members: $375 per week
Steward Members and Above: 20% off
Family Members: 10% off
Siblings: 10% off (registering multiple children)

*Please email emily.bonds@aguahedionda.org for the membership and sibling discount codes prior to registration!

refund policy

  • If you cancel before two weeks of the start of camp, you will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. 
  • If you cancel within two weeks of the start of camp, you will receive 50% refund.
  • If you cancel less than a week before camp begins, you will not be refunded.

Discovery Camp FAQ

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

    Kindergarten through 5th grade. Campers must be potty trained.

  • What time does Discovery Camp begin?

    Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm. Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:45am and picked up as late as 3:15pm.

  • 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?

    Enrollment is limited to small classes of 12 students per teacher with volunteers.

  • 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.

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