Get ready for 8 weeks of outdoor exploration, hands-on discovery, and unforgettable summer fun!​
At CBNS Summer Camps, campers will dive into exciting themed adventures, from becoming Wildlife Detectives uncovering nature’s mysteries to crafting masterpieces in Nature’s Art Camp and experimenting with bubbling concoctions in Mad Science. Whether they’re building like beavers, acting in a Forest Theatre, or foraging for delicious treats in Nature’s Market, every week offers a new opportunity to play, learn, and connect with the natural world. With activities designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and a love for the outdoors, this is a summer your child won’t forget!
Weekly camp themes and summaries below.
LOCATIONS & HOURS
WAGNER WAY CAMPUS
7191 Wagner Way, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Ages 2.5 to 8 years
CRESCENT VALLEY CAMPUS
13302 Crescent Valley Dr NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Ages 3 to 9 years
ENROLL HERE
or mail enrollment form to:
GGHF Curious by Nature School
7191 Wagner Way, Suite 102
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
As of 4/25/25, most Summer Camp sessions are full at both campuses. The following weeks have very limited openings:
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Wagner Way (4 hr camps)
- Weeks 2, 5 and 8 -
Crescent Valley (6 hr camp)
- Week 1
WEEK 1: June 30 - July 3
WILDLIFE DETECTIVES: Nature’s Mysteries Uncovered!
This week, we'll be busy solving nature’s greatest mysteries. From tracking animal footprints to uncovering hidden insect habitats, campers will use their keen observation skills to decode the secrets of the great outdoors. Through hands-on exploration, they’ll hunt for bugs, identify fascinating plants, and learn how nature leaves behind clues just waiting to be discovered.
WEEK 3: July 14-18
NATURE’S ART: Create with the Wonders of the Wild!
Let your child’s imagination run wild! Campers will explore how artists use the beauty of nature to inspire their creations. From sculpting with clay to painting with fruits and vegetables, weaving with natural fibers, and pressing flowers into stunning designs, every day is a new adventure in creativity-using nature’s incredible palette.
WEEK 2: July 7-11
JR. EXPLORERS:
Eco-Adventurers Unite!
Campers will dive into hands-on adventures, exploring the great outdoors while learning how to protect our planet. Through fun experiments, creative upcycling projects, discovery-filled activities, and outdoor exploration, kids will discover simple yet powerful ways to care for the environment.
WEEK 4: July 21-25
MAD SCIENCE: A Week of Wacky, Wild, and Wonderful Experiments!
Get ready for a mind-blowing week of hands-on science fun! Young scientists will explore experiments that fizz, pop, and explode with discovery—like making ice cream in a bag and building a solar oven. With wild reactions and crazy creations, this camp makes science the most fun ever!
WEEK 5: July 28 - August 1
NATURE’S BUILDERS: Create Like the Creatures!
Build, create, and explore like nature’s greatest engineers. Campers will uncover the secrets of nature’s greatest builders—from web-spinning spiders to dam-building beavers and nest-weaving birds—then get hands-on by designing their own nature-inspired structures.
WEEK 7: August 11-15
NATURE’S MARKET: Harvest, Forage, and Feast!
It's harvest time! Campers will dive into harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables from CBNS garden beds, forage for juicy berries and turn their finds into delicious healthy snacks. Along the way, they'll learn to how to grow their own food, forage safely, and explore nature’s edible wonders!
WEEK 6: August 4-8
​FOREST THEATRE CAMP: Unleash Your Imagination in Nature!
Nature becomes the stage at Forest Theatre Camp. Campers will dive into the world of dramatic play, inspired by natures beauty. From crafting puppets and costumes to building imaginative stage sets with recycled and natural materials, every moment is a chance to explore and create!
WEEK 8: August 18-22
PNW ADVENTURES: Discover the Wonders of the Pacific Northwest!
Campers will explore Northwest Native American culture, stories and traditions that shaped our region. They’ll identify native plants and animals, explore the PNW biome, and learn why protecting Puget Sound is essential—all through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures!
