SUMMER CAMPS 2025
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center
Join us for an unforgettable summer at Little Nestlings Early Learning Center! Our Summer Camps 2025 offer engaging, hands-on learning experiences for children ages 3-6.
Each week features a unique theme, from nature exploration to artistic adventures, STEM discoveries, and musical creativity. Half-day and full-day options available. Register today to secure your child’s spot!
Summer Camps 2025
A Season of Discovery and Creativity!
Get ready for a summer filled with hands-on learning, creative exploration, and outdoor adventures! Our thoughtfully designed summer camps offer children a dynamic and immersive experience, fostering curiosity, collaboration, and self-expression.
Each week features a unique theme, allowing campers to dive into new interests, experiment with different materials, and build lasting friendships—all while having fun in a nurturing environment.
WEEKLY THEMES & DATES:
1. Nature Explorers Week
(June 16-20)
- Focus: Exploring the natural world and connecting with nature.
- Activities:
- Nature scavenger hunts.
- Mud kitchen play.
- Building miniature fairy houses using found materials.
- Journaling observations with sketches and watercolor paints.
- Projects: Create a collaborative nature art piece, such as a large mural or a 3D sculpture.
2. Little Architects & Builders Week
(June 23-27)
- Focus: Designing and constructing with a variety of materials.
- Activities:
- Building with loose parts and recycled materials
- Exploring basic principles of balance and structure.
- Creating small worlds using blocks and natural elements.
- Projects: Design and build a “community” of structures (e.g., homes, bridges, or playgrounds).
3. Artful Adventures Week
(June 30-July 4)
- Focus: Self-expression through art.
- Activities:
- Large-scale collaborative paintings.
- Exploring textures and patterns with stamping and printmaking.
- Clay and wire sculpture creations.
- Projects: Host a “gallery walk” for families at the end of the week.
4. Sounds and Rhythms Week
(July 7-July 11)
- Focus: Exploring music, sound, and movement.
- Activities:
- Creating instruments from recycled materials.
- Exploring rhythms with body percussion and movement.
- Storytelling through soundscapes and musical narratives.
- Projects: Collaborative group performance
5. Little Scientists Week
(July 14-July 18)
- Focus: Experimentation and curiosity-driven learning.
- Activities:
- Mixing natural materials to create “potions.”
- Investigating light and shadows with a projector and translucent objects.
- Exploring water flow and movement through outdoor play.
- Projects: Document observations to create a shared “discovery journal.”
6. Story Weavers Week
(July 21-July 25)
- Focus: Bringing stories to life through creativity and collaboration.
- Activities:
- Creating story stones or puppets to use in storytelling.
- Collaborative story creation using children’s ideas.
- Dramatic play and performance.
- Projects: Produce a short skit or storybook written and illustrated by the children.
7. Sensory Journeys Week
(July 28-August 1)
- Focus: Engaging the senses to explore and create.
- Activities:
- Exploring sensory bins with natural materials.
- Ice and water play with food coloring and herbs.
- Creating scented playdough and textured art.
- Projects: Sensory-themed installations for parents to explore with their children.
8. Garden-to-Table Week
(August 4-8)
- Focus: Exploring food, gardening, and healthy eating.
- Activities:
- Planting herbs and vegetables in pots or garden beds.
- Exploring textures, colors, and smells of fresh produce.
- Creating simple recipes like fruit salads, veggie dips, or herb-infused water.
- Projects: Build a miniature garden or create a collaborative cookbook with recipes and drawings by the children.
9. Imagination Factory Week
(August 11-15)
- Focus: Using creativity and loose parts to make inventions.
- Activities:
- Designing and building contraptions with recycled materials (e.g., cars, robots, or airplanes).
- Experimenting with pulleys, ramps, and levers in hands-on play.
- Creating imaginative stories to accompany their inventions.
- Projects: Host an “Invention Showcase” where children explain their creations to families.
10. Water Wonders Week
(August 18-22)
- Focus: Exploring the properties of water through science and play.
- Activities:
- Water play with buckets, sponges, and spray bottles.
- Investigating how things float and sink.
- Creating small boats and testing them in water.
- Projects: Design and paint a large outdoor water wall with funnels, tubes, and scoops for ongoing exploration.
Camp Logistics & Registration Details
Cost:
- $250 per week.
- Additional $75 per week for extended afternoon hours (1:00pm – 3:00pm).
Half-Day & Full-Day Options:
- Half-Day: Core activities and group projects.
- Full-Day: Extended exploration with additional open-ended play, outdoor activities, and rest time for younger participants.
- Camps run 8:00am – 1:00pm
- Optional additional afternoon hours from 1:00pm-3:00pm available for an additional $75 per week.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
- Full payment is required at the time of registration.
- You may switch to another camp date if space is available.
- No refunds or make-ups for missed days or if the camp is not the right fit.
- Withdrawal requests must be made at least 2 weeks before the camp start date to receive a refund minus a $50 non-refundable deposit.
Additional Information:
- Ages: 3-6 years old (must be potty trained or well on their way).
- Location: Little Nestlings Early Learning Center, 19200 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR 97068.
- Registration: Secure your child’s spot by completing the online form. Once registered, families will receive an invoice—camp spots are only guaranteed once payment is received.