Rhythms of Nature
Summer Camps for Kids!
Brinnon, WA • Dosewallips Basecamp
A Summer of Wild Learning, Movement, and Connection!
Our Approach
This work is rooted in a simple belief:
Children learn best through direct experience.
We follow a child-led, nature-based approach, where curiosity is the guide and the land becomes the classroom.
🌱 Child-Led Exploration
Children are invited to follow what naturally draws them in — whether that’s tracking animal prints, collecting leaves, or building something from the forest floor.
Rather than directing every moment, we:
Observe
Guide
Ask questions
Create space for discovery
This builds:
confidence, independence, and trust in their own instincts.
🌿 Learning Through Nature
Instead of separating subjects, learning happens organically through experience:
Observing plants, animals, and weather patterns
Creating art with natural materials
Listening, storytelling, and sharing ideas in group moments
Everything is hands-on, real, and connected to the environment around them.
🔥 Safety + Awareness
Exploration is balanced with awareness.
Children are gently taught how to:
Recognize boundaries
Identify natural hazards
Move through the environment with care and confidence
This builds not just safety — but real-world awareness and decision-making skills.
🌎 Connection + Stewardship
When children spend time in nature, they begin to care about it.
Through simple, direct experiences — like observing wildlife, tending to the land, or noticing seasonal changes — they develop a natural respect for the environment.
This isn’t taught through instruction.
It’s felt through experience.
🤝 Community
We believe this work extends beyond the child.
Parents are welcome to be part of the experience — especially for younger groups — creating a shared connection to the land and a deeper sense of community.
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Littles Bear Camp : June 8th–12th
Monday–Friday • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A gentle introduction to nature for our youngest explorers.
This camp is centered around play, creativity, and sensory exploration, while building early awareness of the natural world.
During the week, children will experience:
Nature crafts (leaf printing, plant-based art)
Natural pigment painting
Intro to plant identification
Animal tracks and signs (beginner awareness)
Wilderness safety basics for littles
Nature games and group play
Storytelling and imagination-based exploration
Parents are welcome to stay or drop off
(Price remains the same either way)
Bring your own lunch + water
Investment: $275
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🌲 WILD SKILLS CAMP (AGES 6–11)
June 29th – July 3rd
Monday–Friday • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
For kids ready to explore deeper, move more, and build real outdoor skills.
This camp introduces independence, awareness, and hands-on learning in a guided environment.
During the week, children will experience:
Guided hiking around the property
Animal tracking and sign interpretation
Plant identification and awareness
Nature-based crafting and practical skills
Wilderness safety and outdoor confidence
Team-based games and challenges
Creative exploration and problem solving
Bring your own lunch + water
Investment: $345
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Our camps take place on the Dosewallips River in Brinnon, WA.
This land offers:
Forest trails
River access
Open space for play and learning
A safe, guided outdoor environment
Children will spend the majority of their time outside, immersed in the landscape.
Steps to attend Rhythms of Nature Forest School
Readiness Checklist
Click here to know if your Child is ready for Summer Immersions!
Refund & Safety Policy
Thoroughly read our policies before applying to Summer Immersions !
Apply here!
After you’ve marked your check list, and read our policies, you are ready to apply!
Open Land Tour + Meet & Greet
We invite families to come experience the space before camp begins.
Walk the land, meet us, and get a feel for where your child will spend their time.
SAVE THE DATE : MAY 17TH
🌿 Open Land Meet & Greet
May 17th, 2026 • 2:00 PM
Brinnon, WA • Dosewallips Basecamp
Come walk the land, meet us, and get a feel for the space where our summer immersions will take place.
This is a casual, family-friendly gathering for anyone curious about Rhythms of Nature and our upcoming children’s programs.
Together we’ll:
Explore the land and trails
Learn about local plants
Look for animal tracks and signs
Visit the creek and spot ducks along the water
Create simple nature masks using materials from the land
You’ll also have a chance to:
Ask questions
Meet the instructors
Get a deeper look into our summer immersions
All ages welcome. Children are encouraged to come and explore.
RSVP: $2
(This helps us get a headcount and prepare materials)
What to Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate layers
Water