Join EcoElsa to explore through nature learning about the plants and animals that call it home. We will do a wide variety of outdoor activities that are great for preschoolers to get their minds and bodies moving!

Preschoolers age 3-6 and an adult Come on a hike with an EcoElsa educator to learn the Alphabet while learning about winter. Kids will get to do hiking games and activities that help them learn their ABCs, motor skills, and more!

Family Class Discover the wild flavors hiding in your own backyard! Join an EcoElsa naturalist for a hands-on foraging adventure designed just for families. This beginner-friendly class makes foraging fun and accessible for all ages—especially kids! You’ll learn how to safely identify edible wild plants, harvest them sustainably, and turn them into tasty treats like wild sodas and cookies. It's not just a walk in the woods—it’s a full-on skills class that leaves you with the know-how (and recipes!) to keep exploring and cooking with nature long after class ends.

Dive into the thrilling world of extreme weather and natural disasters! From the fiery chaos of forest fires to the icy grip of avalanches, students will uncover the science behind these mesmerizing events and learn how to stay safe in the face of adversity. Students will also discover how these weather events alter habitats around the world and affect humans and wildlife.

Dive into the thrilling world of extreme weather and natural disasters in this after school class! From the fiery chaos of forest fires to the icy grip of avalanches, students will uncover the science behind these mesmerizing events and learn how to stay safe in the face of adversity. Students will also discover how these weather events alter habitats around the world and affect humans and wildlife.

Kids will learn survival skills through fun games and activities. They will leave knowing a wide variety of outdoor survival skills like the rule of three, how to signal for help, shelter engineering, fire science and safety, treating water, orienteering, and more! Plus, at the end of the camp they will get the chance to test out all their skills in a survival scenario and graduate from Survival Camp! The skills are not only great for a lost/survival situation but also for camping and outdoor excursions as well as teaching kids’ confidence, self-reliance, teamwork, and problem solving. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes and long pants as most of the class will be spent outdoors!

Kids will learn survival skills through fun games and activities. They will leave knowing a wide variety of outdoor survival skills like the rule of three, how to signal for help, shelter engineering, fire science and safety, treating water, orienteering, and more! Plus, at the end of the camp they will get the chance to test out all their skills in a survival scenario and graduate from Survival Camp! The skills are not only great for a lost/survival situation but also for camping and outdoor excursions as well as teaching kids’ confidence, self-reliance, teamwork, and problem solving. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes and long pants as most of the class will be spent outdoors!

Kids will take their fire skills to the next level by not only learning how to make fire and different fire structures but the science of using fire to cook things too! This class will teach all the basics like s’mores and tinfoil packets up to more advanced skills like dutch oven baking and spit roasting over the fire. Your campfire chefs will know how to make full course meals by the end of this class in addition to how to make a fire and manage it safely. Additionally, if your site allows it and there are things in season we may also do some foraging for some of the recipes too! We are working hard to have recipes for all dietary needs that are things kids will enjoy cooking and will be using a lot of raw and unprocessed ingredients and also have vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options for most of the recipes we make. Please let us know if your child has dietary needs beyond this and we will work with you to make alterations when possible! (ages 9+) Recipe 1 - S’mores Recipe 2 - Skewers Recipe 3 - Tinfoil Packet Hash Recipe 4 - campfire beverages Recipe 5 - pie irons grilled cheese Recipe 6 - Grill basket French fries Recipe 7 - Dutch Oven Monkey Bread

Discover the world through a camera lens at our Nature Photography Camp, where creativity meets adventure! Explore the great outdoors while learning the elements of photography and techniques such as lighting, angles, framing, and perspective to capture stunning nature shots. Through guided photo walks and creative challenges, kids will develop their observation skills and learn to tell stories through their images. Kids will experiment with collage-making, scrapbooking, and creative photo displays to showcase their favorite images. Perfect for young nature lovers and aspiring photographers, this camp encourages kids to connect with the world around them, develop their artistic eye, and build confidence behind the lens.

Join us for this one of a kind hands on class to learn about how ethnobotany, nature, and chemistry combine to create beauty and spa products! This class will cover a variety of topics and skills including how to make essential oils from plants and how to use those oils to make candles, bath bombs, lotions, and other spa products. We also will dive into a variety of other ways to use plants and natural materials for beauty items including drying herbs, lip gloss, mud masks, and more! We look forward to your kids joining us for this nature class that teaches beauty products through chemistry and how the materials are sourced from the natural world!

Family Class Step into the world of natural beauty and botanical magic! In this hands-on class, you'll explore the secrets of ethnobotany and the global traditions behind plant-based self-care. Discover how cultures around the world have used plants to nourish, heal, and glow. Blend science with self-care as you craft your own spa products to take home, including fizzy bath bombs, luxurious sugar salt scrubs, and a beautifully scented candle. You'll also get bonus recipes and tips for making even more plant-powered creations at home. Perfect for anyone who loves nature, wellness, and a little everyday luxury!

Kids will learn about art mediums through nature and how it connects to different science principles through our activities. Depending on the weather some of the activities we may do are making charcoal sticks, paint & dye color science, fiber weaving, animal footprints, and more! Kids will benefit from being able to creatively express themselves while also learning about art, science, and history. This class is a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so make sure kids dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes! Kids will be able to take home most of their creations.