Inspire’s Call of the Wild Camps are outdoor nature camps with hikes, exploration, play, biology, art, and language arts enrichment in forests of the Bay Area! Keep your child both physically active and educationally engaged with a fun blend of experiential learning, environmental education, and outdoor play. Children enjoy outdoor education with fun, hands-on activities in day camps in summer, fall, winter, and spring.
* Our Campers: ages 5-10, grades K-5. Inspire’s camps are for young trailblazers, curious naturalists, eager readers, budding writers, and nature-inspired artists who enjoy a fun mix of outdoor education, recreation, and nature connection outdoors.
* Small Groups: up to 10 kids per group with 5:1 ratios. Families love our small groups!
* Activities: hike, explore, learn biology and environmental science, read colorful and interactive nature books, enjoy storytimes, act in skits, nature journal, tell stories, draw and paint nature-inspired art, identify flora and fauna, play forest-themed games, build forts, climb trees, enjoy free play, make friends, and more!
* Theme weeks: Berkeley and Oakland summers include Enchanted Forest Art, Enchanted Forest Reading, Enchanted Forest Writing, Enchanted Vegan Nature, and Trailblazers theme weeks.
* Our Approach: emergent curriculum and experiential learning flexibly honor children’s emerging skills and interests, so the curriculum adapts to each group and the adventures and curiosities of the day. Campers love our child-centered, emergent curriculum, exploring their interests in the great outdoors!
* Weekly Sessions: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We have a convenient 30-minute window for sign-in from 8:30 AM-9:00 AM and sign-out from 4:00 PM-4:30 PM.
Spring Camps 2025: March 31-April 25 in multiple cities during spring breaks (Vacaville, Oakland, and Cupertino/Los Altos Hills)
Summer Camps 2025: June 9-August 8 in multiple cities (Vacaville, Oakland, Berkeley, Los Gatos, and Cupertino/Los Altos Hills)
* Nature Camp Locations:
- Oakland: Joaquin Miller Park or Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (summer, fall, winter, and spring camps)
- Berkeley: Tilden Park (summer camps)
- Vacaville: Lagoon Valley Park and Andrews Park (summer, winter, and spring camps)
- Los Gatos: Oak Meadow Park and Vasona Lake County Park (summer camp)
- Cupertino and Los Altos Hills: Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve (spring and summer camps)
* Discounts: early bird, sibling, and refer-a-friend discounts. Scholarships for 50% off registration. Discounts may be combined!
* FREE Counselor in Training (CIT): Nature Camp Counselor internships for teens in grades 9-12, including 8th graders over the summer, and college undergrads majoring in education, biology, environmental science, or closely related fields. Interns have fun learning to be outstanding educators and can get volunteer hours.
* Learn more and join us today! Register for Call of the Wild Camps to open a wondrous door to our living classroom in the great outdoors.
Ages: 5 – 10 years old
Camp Session: 4 or 5 days
Cost: $607.35 for five days; $485.88 for four days (week of July 4th)
Financial Aid Available: Yes
