Nature Camp

Nature Camp includes art projects, animal-themed games, nature crafts, and daily activities along a Learning Path with interactive exhibits. Campers take nature excursions to observe local wildlife, investigate tracks and clues, and develop skills needed to identify wild animal species. They 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 games, nature observations, informal interactive instruction, talks with experts and guest speakers (including Wildlife staff), and Wildlife Hospital updates.

• Ages: 8–13 years old
• Schedule: One-week sessions in July, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with drop-off starting at 8:50 a.m. and pick-up by 3:10 p.m.; July 13–17 for ages 11–13 and July 20–24 for ages 8–10; each week has the same curriculum and campers may attend only one week
• Price: $450 camp fee

Nature Camp is operated by the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA as part of its Wildlife Education Programs. The program is held outdoors with short walks on safe, established routes, and scholarships are offered. Camp registration opens on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and camp sessions are offered for two age groups: 8–10 years old and 11–13 years old. Camp is described as suitable for many children with disabilities, with potential accommodations discussed individually.

Children must bring a lunch and water bottle each day; water is provided during the day and snacks are provided each afternoon, and parents of children with food sensitivities or allergies are asked to pack their own snack in addition to lunch. Campers must wear close-toed shoes, bring sunscreen, and dress in clothing that is comfortable for hiking, may get dirty, and includes 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. Children are not allowed to bring their own pets to Nature Camp or to pick up or drop off, and only medication for serious and life-threatening conditions may be brought; campers must self-administer their own medication, including EpiPens. The Wildlife Educator contact for Nature Camp is Elizabeth Didato (extension 2408, email [email protected]).

Last updated June 25, 2026.