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2026 Summer Programs
Magical Forest Camps for Every Child
Rooted in the Cedarsong Way forest school pedagogy and guided by principles of occupational therapy, our themed summer camps invite children age 27 months and up to spend their days in nature — discovering, creating, exploring, and growing through sensory-rich outdoor play.
With a 1:5 child-to-adult ratio, neurodiversity-affirming practice, and OT-informed support, each child is seen, celebrated, and inspired to explore the magic of childhood in every corner of our private, forested Eastside and Jefferson Beach locations.
Little Fern Forest EASTSIDE
Little Fern Forest EASTSIDE
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Location: Little Fern Forest, Eastside
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Dates: June 1 – August 28, 2025, Mon-Fri.
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Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Ages: 27 months - 8 years; all neurotypes welcome!
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Teacher-Child Ratio: 1 to 5
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Day Rate: 90$
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Non-refundable Deposit: A $100 deposit is required to reserve your child’s spot (via Brightwheel)
Step into a summer of woodland magic at Little Fern Forest, Eastside, where 15 private acres of towering trees, mossy trails, and a gentle seasonal creek become your child’s playground. Nestled between Monroe, Duvall, and Cottage Lake near Woodinville, our OT-informed Summer Forest Camps invite children to explore, imagine, and grow in a sensory-rich outdoor environment designed just for them.
Each week is guided by a nature-immersed theme and a beloved Book of the Week that sparks curiosity and wonder. From building fairy homes and mixing potions to creekside discoveries and hands-on science, children lead their own adventures while developing confidence, creativity, and deep social-emotional skills. With a nurturing 1:5 child-to-adult ratio, every child is truly seen and supported.
We are proudly neurodiversity-affirming and welcome children of all neurotypes. Potty training is not required, and formal occupational therapy is available (most insurance accepted). Here, families find their village, and children grow at their own pace, in their own way, rooted in nature and wrapped in belonging. Our 2026 Summer Forest Camps open for registration on February 24th. 🌿
Summer begins with muddy hands, cool water, and joyful splashing in our seasonal creek. Children are invited to follow their senses as they stomp in mud, build mud pits, and explore flowing water and hidden waterfalls. This week celebrates messy play, body movement, and the simple delight of being immersed in nature alongside friends.
Children become nature sleuths, using observation and inquiry to uncover the forest’s secrets. We’ll search for animal tracks and scat (age-appropriate!), study signs of weather and seasonal change, examine leaves and bark, and ask big questions about what we find. Using magnifying glasses, journals, and curiosity, kids will piece together clues about who’s been in the forest and what’s happening around them.
Dive into the magical world of pollinators! Children will learn about bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while taking nature walks to observe them in action. Children deepen their understanding of interconnectedness as they explore how these tiny helpers support life all around us.
Plant seeds, learn about growing food, watch them sprout, and take them home to care for! Celebrate the Summer Solstice with sun catchers, sun tea, and water play, bringing light and warmth into our summer adventure as we explore how nature thrives and grows through the seasons!
Join us for a week of magical experiments! Kids will mix colorful waters and explore chemical reactions. It’s a week of bubbly fun and fizzing potions, all while learning the magic of science!
The forest is our instrument! This week, children will create forest-inspired instruments, from drums made of logs to wind chimes crafted from sticks and strings. Together, we’ll enjoy jam sessions under the trees, creating music with the sounds of nature.
Children explore the ingenious homes of forest animals — nests, dens, dams, and burrows — through observation and imagination. Using loose natural materials, they experiment with building their own structures inspired by these animal architects. Process, collaboration, and problem-solving guide this week of hands-on creation.
Step into a magical forest where the trees whisper secrets and every path holds a new wonder. Children will embark on enchanting journeys to explore the woods, searching for and crafting homes for the tiniest protectors of the forest—fairies! Through storytelling, creativity, and reverent play, children explore their imaginations while deepening their relationship with the land and its quiet wonders.
Stories come to life in the forest as children create characters, build props, and share tales inspired by their surroundings. Through collaborative play and self-expression, children explore storytelling in ways that feel authentic and joyful. This week honors voice, imagination, and the power of shared stories.
Celebrate the harvest season by picking wild berries and making berry ice cream! Kids will learn about the changes in the natural world as summer comes to a close and they forage for fruit/greens, learn about seasonal foods, and enjoy the rewards of their labor with a delicious treat we make together! This week invites reflection on cycles of growth, nourishment, and gratitude for what the land provides.
The forest becomes a living art studio. Children create ephemeral art using leaves, stones, sticks, mud, and petals: mandalas, sculptures, and land art that will slowly return to the earth. This week centers creativity, impermanence, and noticing beauty in the present moment.
Children will become forest cartographers as they explore the land and create their own maps of the woods! Using observation, landmarks, symbols, and storytelling, kids will draw maps of trails, creeks, special trees, and secret gathering spots. We’ll practice navigation skills, follow each other’s maps, and learn how maps help us understand and care for the places we love. A week of exploration, creativity, and discovering the forest through fresh eyes.
We close the summer with water, play, and celebration. Children explore wading, swimming, and water games in the sensory-rich environment of Cottage Lake. This joyful final week honors community, confidence, and the memories made throughout the summer together.
*Because we follow the rhythms of nature, water locations may shift. If Cottage Lake experiences an algal bloom or other environmental changes, we will choose an alternate nearby body of water that supports safe, joyful water play. Families will be informed as soon as possible.
Little Fern Forest
JEFFERSON BEACH
Little Fern Forest
JEFFERSON BEACH
This year we are offering two magical options for summer!
Morning Forest Camp (Ages 27 months – 5 years*)
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Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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$50 per day – Choose your days week by week!
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required to reserve your child’s summer spot.
Afternoon Themed Camps (Ages 5–12 years*)
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
*Older or younger campers allowed with permission of Emily Bryce, OTR/L.
Tucked away on a NEW beautiful almost 5-acre forest property in Jefferson Beach, our program invites children to explore and grow through all seasons. Our space includes a sensory playground, dirt pit, mud kitchen, hammock pavilion, marsh, and more! We also enjoy regular neighborhood excursions to the beach, local horse sanctuary, and green spaces—fostering deep roots in the local ecosystem.
We follow the Cedarsong Way philosophy, grounded in nature-immersion, play-based learning, and neuro-affirming support. With an occupational therapy lens for all campers and formal OT offered embedded within the camps, our approach honors each child’s individual needs, rhythms, and interests—meeting them where they are and guiding them in what they need to thrive.
We foster sensory integration, social-emotional learning, flexibility, problem-solving, and a deeply curious relationship with the flora, fauna, and environment that surrounds us.
We are proudly neurodiversity-affirming and welcome children of all neurotypes. Potty training is not required, and formal occupational therapy is available (most insurance accepted).
Curious about the forest school model? Looking to join our class next fall or keep in the school groove? Wanting outdoor summer programming for your tiny one? This is the camp for you! Participants in the camp will get a taste of what forest school is like, connect with teachers, explore the site, meet future classmates, and spend lots of time playing freely in nature! Parents can attend or drop off and may choose only a couple days or the full week. Younger than 27 months and older siblings or kids needing additional camp hours welcome with permission. Late pick up options available for families needing 4 hours of programming.
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Ages 27 months – 5 years*
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Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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$50 per day – Choose your days week by week!
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required to reserve your child’s summer spot.
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Celebrate all things mud! Enjoy unique mud crafts and activities while exploring the sensory playground, marsh, dirt pit, and more! Dress for mess and come ready to get muddy!
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Looking to learn more about the plants around us and how to use them as food, art, and medicine? Plant your own seeds, create flower art, collect edible plants to create snacks and drinks, learn to arrange a fancy bouquet, create a plant medicine kit, and more! Celebrate the Summer Solstice with sun catchers, sun tea, and water play, bringing light and warmth into our summer adventure.
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Love animals? Want to learn about, explore, create, inhabit, and embody your favorite creatures? Join us for animal-inspired art, games, costumes, and adventures where you can use your imagination and discover your wild side.
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Participate in art creation ranging from miniature canvases to full body bedsheet painting and everything in between! This art experience can go big or stay small, depending on the camper’s unique vision and needs. Get messy, let loose, and dive in!
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Test your survival skills while learning new ones in this new camp! Learn knot tying, fire building, fort building, wood carving, foraging, and other essential skills through play and hands on activities.
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Are you captivated by outer space? Explore our universe by creating models, space slime, planet art, and more all while trying to solve the mystery of the missing space explorers. Will you discover what happened to the crew or will you also be lost in space?
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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A fantasy-inspired camp where quests abound in this choose-your-own-adventure style format. Build a character, battle wits and swords to win clues and loot, appease the forest creatures with crafty offerings, and explore the world you have created.
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Looking for more Minecraft adventures? Missed out of Warrior Cats? Excited to dive into the new world of Wings of Fire? This camp allows all three in one week! We start the week with Wings of Fire (Mon/Tues), followed by a Warrior Cats mystery (Wed), and end with Minecraft’s build your own story (Thurs/Fri). Come for the week or pick and choose your days!
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Become a forest cartographer as you explore the land and create your own maps of the woods! Using observation, landmarks, symbols, and storytelling, campers will draw maps of trails, creeks, special trees, and secret gathering spots. Practice navigation skills with scavenger hunts and even learn to map your social and emotional world!
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Come ready to get wet! Sprinklers, water balloons, tie-dye, squirt fights, and more make this camp great for a warm summer day! We will also have an additional beach day at Indianola Beach.
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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Come ready to build with a mini construction crew, draw roads for your cardboard city’s inhabitants, or reimagine Sodor with your own train yard. Create wooden cars with hammers and drills, sculpt tunnels from mud, or engineer bridges spanning deep valleys. This camp is all about trains, cars, and construction vehicles!
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Ages 5–12 years*
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Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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$325 per week – Select one or more weeks!
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If you would only like your child to attend certain days during the week, you will have the option to indicate on the registration form,
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A $100 nonrefundable but transferable deposit is required for each camp.
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