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Nature Camp includes art projects, animal-themed games, nature crafts, and games. Campers take part in daily activities along the Learning Path with interactive exhibits, go on nature excursions, observe local wildlife, and investigate tracks and clues. They develop skills needed to identify wild animal species, learn about native plants and animals of woodlands, wetlands, and other ecosystems from the San Francisco Bay area to the Central Coast, and examine how people can help wildlife in their own backyards through nature observations, informal interactive instruction, talks with experts, talks with guest speakers including Wildlife staff, and Wildlife Hospital updates.
• Ages: 8–13 years old
• Schedule: Week-long sessions, July 13–17 for ages 11–13 and July 20–24 for ages 8–10; camp runs 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Price: $450 camp fee
Children need to bring a lunch and water bottle each day, and water is provided during the day along with snacks each afternoon. Campers must wear close-toed shoes, bring sunscreen, and dress in comfortable clothing that may get dirty, plus a warm layer such as a sweatshirt or jacket. Cell phones are permitted but reception is poor, and the camp is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken devices. If a child has food sensitivities or allergies, parents should pack a daily snack in addition to lunch, and only medication for serious and life-threatening conditions may be brought, with campers required to self-administer their own medication, including EpiPens.
The Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga is operated by the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and provides rehabilitative care for sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, and offers educational programs about wildlife rehabilitation. Nature Camp is held outdoors, with daily activities along the Learning Path with interactive exhibits and short hikes on safe, established routes. The program includes guest speakers such as Wildlife staff and Wildlife Hospital updates, and offers a HootWise virtual site tour to explore the Wildlife Center and learn details about native plants and wildlife. Camp is suitable for many children with disabilities and can often accommodate them, and scholarships are offered.
Last updated March 27, 2026.
• Ages: 8–13 years old
• Schedule: Week-long sessions, July 13–17 for ages 11–13 and July 20–24 for ages 8–10; camp runs 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Price: $450 camp fee
Children need to bring a lunch and water bottle each day, and water is provided during the day along with snacks each afternoon. Campers must wear close-toed shoes, bring sunscreen, and dress in comfortable clothing that may get dirty, plus a warm layer such as a sweatshirt or jacket. Cell phones are permitted but reception is poor, and the camp is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken devices. If a child has food sensitivities or allergies, parents should pack a daily snack in addition to lunch, and only medication for serious and life-threatening conditions may be brought, with campers required to self-administer their own medication, including EpiPens.
The Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga is operated by the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and provides rehabilitative care for sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, and offers educational programs about wildlife rehabilitation. Nature Camp is held outdoors, with daily activities along the Learning Path with interactive exhibits and short hikes on safe, established routes. The program includes guest speakers such as Wildlife staff and Wildlife Hospital updates, and offers a HootWise virtual site tour to explore the Wildlife Center and learn details about native plants and wildlife. Camp is suitable for many children with disabilities and can often accommodate them, and scholarships are offered.
Last updated March 27, 2026.
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