Nature Camps

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Overview:

Looking for a week of nature themed fun on the farm? Join us for Nature Day Camp - Spring Break Special!

This unique spring break camp blends Forest Home Farms signature Farm Life Program with natural history. Campers will get hands on with live animals, wild plant identification, tractors, organic gardening, animal tracking, and more for an educational week of fun!

Did you join us last year?  Each year of Camp includes fan favorites from the year before (like tractor rides) mixed with brand new activities (like natural plant dyes). 

Half and Full day options.

Enjoy a discount when you sign your camper up for this full day camp option.

Parents please note: Lunch is not provided by the camp. Please send your campers with a packed lunch and two snacks. 

Camp Details: 

For ages 6 - 12

This is a full-day camp from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

With a half-day AM from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm  and Half Day PM from 12:30 -  4:00 pm 

Location:  Forest Home Farms (19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard) 

Camp General Schedule (subject to change): 

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Nature is all around us, and in San Ramon there is so much to explore! From solar oven s’mores and animal tracking to splash days at the pool; campers learn real life skills and explore nature with games, crafts, and fun lessons on wilderness survival, natural history, field biology, environmental science and more! No week is the same, come back all summer for nature-filled fun! 

Did you join us last year at Nature Camp? This year will include new activities/curriculum and some of last year's favorites!

Summer Nature Camp runs weekly starting June 7, 2027 through the end of July. 

For ages 6 - 11 

Half-day camp from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

$185 (R) / $231 (N) 

Every Thursday is SPLASH Day with drop-off and pick-up at the San Ramon Olympic Pool (9900 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon) Campers should come with a swimsuit and change of clothes.

Please take note of location for the weeks you signed up for, as this year we are rotating base locations between:

Forest Home Farms (19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon) This location is a 16 acre historical farm park with a seasonal creek, livestock, over 22 species of wild birds and lots of nature nooks to explore and play in. 

Amador Rancho Community Center (1998 Park Loop Road, San Ramon) This location features access to indoor air conditioning, a splash pad for hot days, and is adjacent to a nature reserve, with a grass soccer field and lots of open space to explore and play in.

Crow Canyon Gardens (114 Park Place, San Ramon)This historic 8-acre garden was once the MUDDs organic farm-to-table restaurant. The garden is a biological treasure and boasts one of San Ramon's few breeding populations of Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly. The garden also has access to San Ramon Creek for creek study activities, and dozens of edible and native plants for campers to practice plant identification with. It's an ideal spot for nature play.  We recommend campers come dressed in clothes and shoes they can get wet for creek play. 

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Details: 

Ages 8 - 12 

June 28 - July 2

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$220 (R) / $275 (N)

Location: Amador Rancho Community Center

Explore real-world science through the lens of environmental forensics! 

Enjoy interactive crime-scene simulations and step into the center of the action as an Eco-CSI agent to analyze clues, conduct laboratory experiments, and record findings. 

Use critical thinking to uncover evidence, find the culprit, and discover how real investigators keep our planet healthy. 

Sneak Peak of activities:

Learn to how determine animal species by looking at replica bones and skulls!

Discover how to use clues like footprints, hair, and bite marks to deduce who was present at a crime scene!

Conduct tests on water and plant matter to track environmental polluters and build a case to stop pollution at its source!

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Details: 

Ages 8 - 12 

August 2 - 6

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$220 (R) / $275 (N)

Location: Forest Home Farms 

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a field biologist? Wonder no longer!

Campers will meet trained scientists to learn about the field and practice real scientific techniques to investigate the natural world around them, solving scientific challenges through games, crafts, and hands on experiments.

This unique field science camp is not only a ton of fun, it also prepares children for careers in STEAM. 

Here are some sneak peaks of activities planned for this science camp: 

Sound Mapping

Campers will slow down and tune into the natural world by using their ears! During this peaceful yet powerful activity, kids sit quietly outdoors and draw a "sound map" of everything they hear—birds calling, wind rustling, maybe even a buzzing bee! This builds focus, directional awareness, and a deeper connection with their surroundings.

Animal Tracks

Campers become wildlife detectives by making and identifying animal tracks using clay and guide sheets. They’ll learn how to “read the ground” for clues, just like real biologists in the field. Who’s been here before us? Let’s find out!

Water Purification

Campers become water scientists, learning about the water cycle, erosion, and water pollution as they make their own water filters and test water quality.

Cyanotype Plant Prints

Young scientists will harness the power of the sun to create beautiful blue-and-white botanical art. Using light-sensitive paper and collected leaves or flowers, campers make stunning cyanotype prints while learning about the science of light, photosynthesis, and observation.