Arts and Ecology Camp
Family Social Connections through Special Camp Out for Families with Children ages 3 to 10

This innovative pilot program is designed to nurture family bonds, promote positive mental health outcomes, and support the overall well-being of families through shared experiences in nature. Blending art, science, ecology, and social-emotional learning, families will explore the interconnections between one another and the natural world through nature walks, sing alongs, creative nature arts and crafts, storytelling, friendships and other adult child interactions. 

Over the course of two nights and three days, families will camp together and participate in a series of hands-on, eco-friendly activities and cooperative games that emphasize healthy attachment, communication skills, and mindful engagement. Each activity is intentionally designed to foster reflection, emotional connection, and joyful interaction between parents and children.

We aim to:

– Strengthen parent-child relationships through shared discovery and creativity  

– Enhance social-emotional development through experiential learning and play  

– Promote mental wellness through nature immersion and family connection  

– Inspire environmental awareness and stewardship through field-based exploration  

Sample Activities:

– Phases of the Moon: Wood mobile art project tied to emotional cycles and reflection  

– Birdhouse Building: Encouraging teamwork and nurturing roles between parent and child  

– Nature Walk & Plant ID: Using plant keys to foster curiosity and shared learning  

– Animal Sculpture: Expressive arts promoting empathy, observation, and storytelling  

– Night Sky Storytelling & Stargazing: Supporting imagination, awe, and connection to a larger world  

Families will move through a variety of learning stations designed for collaborative engagement, with opportunities for meaningful conversations and joyful memory-making at every turn.

To register, fill out Google form. Limited availability. PLEASE NOTE: Registration does not guarantee your spot. Please wait to hear from Kayla Marie directly to confirm. Questions?: Contact Kayla Marie at kaylamarie@mountshastaecology.org.  

Sponsors

Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center 

First 5 Siskiyou

North State Parent Magazine

Regenerative Arts & Learning Day Camp

Rotary Mt Shasta

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