RVNS Summer Camp
STEAM Camp
All Day Camp
Through creative play and collaborative learning we will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and how they are all intertwined. Haley is a lead teacher at RVNS with a rich background in science communication. Two sessions of STEAM Camp will be offered this summer to accommodate different age ranges.
Ages 4 to 6; June 9 - June 13
Ages 7 to 12; July 7 - July 11 Join the Waitlist!
9am - 3pm
Lead Teacher: Haley
Kindercamp: In der Stadt
A German Immersion Camp
Children will explore Lewisburg with real-world application of German. Along the way we’ll play some games, sing some songs, and practice basic conversational skills to grow our familiarity with German. Krista has over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings and is a lead teacher at RVNS.
Ages 7 to 10
June 16 to June 20
9am - 12pm
Lead Teacher: Krista
Nature Artists!
Let’s get creative! Children will explore, collect, and use materials from nature to create crafts each day. Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor. Two sessions of Nature Artists! will be offered this summer to accommodate different age ranges.
Ages 4 to 6; 9am - 12pm
Ages 7 to 12; 12:15pm - 3:15pm
Both camps run June 16 - June 20
Lead Teacher: Catie
Let’s Cook
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Do you have a budding foodie? Does your child love to help you cook? In Let's Cook camp, participants will learn basic baking skills, how to bake using ratios, and learn the science behind the foods we cook. By the end of the week, the group is equipped with the skills they need to collaborate and create their own recipe in our own version of a bake off. Elizabeth has over 25 years of teaching experience and is passionate about helping students see math and science in everyday life applications. She also serves as RVNS’s director and lead teacher.
Ages 9 to 12
July 14 to July 18
9am - 12pm
Lead Teacher: Elizabeth
Forest School for Me and You
A three day minicamp for three-year-olds and their grownups where we will explore the woods, meet new friends, play, tell stories, and create. Come and experience the forest school ethos and the magic of nature with your child! Denise has nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is a lead teacher at RVNS.
3 year olds and their grownups
June 23 -June 25
9am - 12pm
Lead Teacher: Denise
I Want to Move It, Move It: Bodies in Motion.
Come and join a camp based on motion. Summer is the perfect time to acknowledge our body capacities, improve balance skills and gain more strength along with confidence. Through several games and activities we will practice creative movements, different dance styles and yoga. Taking advantage of the natural environment that surrounds us we will go on adventures to discover new ways of walking, jumping and dancing. Pia is a dance teacher and a teaching assistant at RVNS.
Ages 4 to 6
July 21 to July 25
9am - 12pm
Lead Teacher: Pia
The Art of the Short Story
All Day Camp
Take a deep dive into short stories! In this camp we will be exploring short stories from authors like Ray Bradbury and Shirley Jackson for their literary devices and storytelling abilities and how they connect with the various writing strategies. Immersing ourselves in both reading and writing, allows friends to walk away from this camp with not only greater reading and writing skills but a deeper appreciation for storytelling. Dustin teaches writing at RVNS and has spent summers at Columbia University’s reading and writing workshops..
Ages 7 to 13
June 23 - June 27
9am - 3pm
Lead Teacher: Dustin
Healthy Minds
All Day Camp
This camp will help foster self-awareness in children as they practice mindfulness in nature, learn how to identify and recognize comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, learn about the brain and develop ways to gain greater self-regulation. There will also be time for imaginative and active play in nature, vital for healthy minds. Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with 16 years experience counseling youth and families throughout school, home, agency and private practice settings. She is currently a teaching assistant at River Valley Nature School and offers a Healthy Minds class to the RVNS students.
Ages 6 to 9 ; July 28 - Aug 1 Join the Waitlist!
Ages 10 to 12; July 7 - July 11
Both camps run 9am - 3pm
Lead Teacher: Jen
Forest Immersion: Dragon Camp!
Here Be Dragons! A week filled with storytelling, art, play, and imagination. We will create dragons, dragon habitats, and potions, and make maps and train for a quest. Just maybe, the dragons of Catbird farm will visit us! The forest is filled with magical possibilities! Denise has nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is a lead teacher at RVNS.
Ages 4 to 6
July 14 - July 18
9am - 12pm
Lead Teacher: Denise
Yoga Immersion
Children will have the opportunity to dive into yoga and self awareness through movement, meditation, music, breath work, and time for self reflection. Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor.
Ages 5 to 7; 9am - 12pm
Ages 8 to 13; 12:15pm - 3:15pm
Both camps run July 21 - July 25
Lead Teacher: Catie
The Art of Construction:
Why buildings stand and sometimes fall
A week of hands-on exploration of architecture, the forces acting on structures, properties of materials, problem solving, and design. We will look at modern and historical buildings, find similarities and inspiration in nature, and end the week with small groups working to solve a model bridge building project. Denise has a degree in architecture and nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is a lead teacher at RVNS.
Ages 9 to 12
July 28 - Aug 1
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Denise
Storybook Camp
Each day we’ll dive into the world of a beloved children’s storybook! From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to the tale of The Lorax, we will explore, play, create, and even snack our way through 5 different children’s classics. Catie is a teaching assistant at RVNS and a yoga instructor.
Ages 4 to 6
August 4 - August 8
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Catie
Forest Immersion: Tracking
In this camp, we will learn tracking skills through games, hikes, and forest play and exploration. We will look for forest friends and create patterns and art with natural materials! This camp is designed to foster a deep appreciation of the natural world and is an excellent way to experience what it is like to be a school-age student at River Valley Nature School. Elizabeth is certified as a Forest School Leader and has over 20 years of teaching experience.
Ages 8 to 12
July 21 - July 25
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Elizabeth