Immerse your child in the natural world during the summer and school year! Join us for camp programs!
About Nature Vision Camps
Nature Vision camps are sure to be an engaging and unique experience for your child. We take pride in our work with young people, focusing on critical thinking skills, scientific observation, and social-emotional wellness. We help provide students with an opportunity to engage in fun and exciting experiences with the natural world and develop a lifelong sense of stewardship for the environment and our communities. Nature Vision’s camps provide young people with a unique opportunity to explore their local environments, practice scientific skills, and most of all have a great summer with new friends outdoors.
Who is Nature Vision?
Nature Vision is an environmental education non-profit working in King County schools to provide science enrichment programming in classrooms. We have a unique perspective from meeting students’ curriculum needs in the classroom as well as learning about them outside of school. It’s likely that we’ve already met your campers during the school year, and we’re excited to see them for summer fun!
How are our Camps Unique?
Nature Vision understands that we are more likely to care for the things that we appreciate and can connect with. Our aim is to inspire stewardship of the natural world by creating opportunities for campers to build those connections in their own communities in ways that are meaningful and authentic to them. Our campers find and engage in the activities that bring them the most joy, and we help them develop a sense of agency and care for the natural world through hands-on experiences, scientific observation, and interactive games. By connecting scientific concepts to our activities in diverse ways, each camper has an opportunity to learn, have fun, and experience nature uniquely.
Our Instructors
Nature Vision camp staff are experienced, professional educators, many of whom hold degrees in science, education, or related fields. During the school year, we teach your students in their classrooms and at field trips; in the summer, we teach them outside! Our instructors are well-versed in facilitating exciting learning experiences, and encouraging discovery while exploring the wonders of the forest in an emergent way. Working with young people is a passion for our educators, and we bring that energy to our work with students in everything that we do.
Why Choose Our Camps?
Nature Vision brings a unique perspective to summer camp activities connecting our knowledge of local ecology with team building, and developing critical thinking and social-emotional skills in a fun and engaging way. Our camps are dedicated to the holistic care and engagement of each camper, providing not only a safe and fun outdoor summer experience, but also expertise in scientific concepts, child development, and guiding connections to peers and the environment.
Bothell
Summer Camp
Play and explore with Nature Vision’s experienced outdoor Educators this summer at Centennial Park!
Registration for 2026 Bothell Camps opens on
March 1st.
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Ages: 6 years 0 months-11 years 0 months
Group Size: 10 students per Educator; maximum of 20 campers weekly
Location: Centennial Park
Fee: $594 plus retail sales tax/camper
Centennial Park: 2/5 physical demands
Centennial Park is a low to moderately physically challenging 54-acre Park. Many of the trails are wide and flat, accessible by people of most abilities, although very few of these paths are paved and instead are gravel- or dirt-covered. The park offers wider paths to access adjacent woods and fields
The area we utilize for camp home base is a large, covered pavilion next to the park entrance and a short walk to the restrooms. Campers must be prepared to stay with their group and use restrooms as directed during designated restroom stops to ensure everyone’s safety.
This park is very popular with the neighborhood community and our main space is a wide-open grassy playfield, so this site best serves campers who can self-manage and stay with their group inside the marked boundaries of our camp.
2026 Bothell Camp Theme
Backyard Biologists
July 6-10, 2026
Nature is closer than you think! Join Nature Vision this summer as we shift our perspective and unlock a whole world to explore - right in our own backyards! Our professional educators will lead your camper on an exciting exploration of Pacific Northwest ecosystems that are close to home. Learn fun facts about the plants and animals that live in our neighborhoods, discover our urban and suburban environment from an animal’s point of view, and explore ways to make our backyards and neighborhoods more nature friendly.
Camp Paperwork
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Read the Bothell Camp Handbook
REQUIRED, one for each child: Bothell Nature Vision Camp Waiver. Fill out and print, bring to first day of camp. This form needs to be fully filled-out for each individual child.
ONLY if your child has an allergy: Nature Vision Emergency Health Plan for Allergic Reactions. Fill out and print, bring to first day of camp.
ONLY if your child requires medications: Nature Vision Medication Information and Authorization. Fill out and print, bring to first day of camp.
Once registered we do not allow refunds for any reason unless the camp must be cancelled by Nature Vision or City of Bothell.
Shoreline
Summer Camp
Play and explore with Nature Vision’s experienced outdoor Educators this summer at Hamlin Park! and The Evergreen School!
Registration for 2026 Shoreline Camps at Hamlin Park opens:
Shoreline Residents: March 24
Lake Forest Park Residents: March 26
Non- Residents: March 27
The Evergreen School Camp Registration is open NOW! Click button below to register.
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Ages: 6 years 0 months - 11 years 0 months
Group Size: 10 campers per Educator; maximum of 30 campers
Location: Hamlin Park and The Evergreen School
Fee: $594 plus retail sales tax/camper
Hamlin Park: 2.5/5 physical demands
Hamlin Park is 80 acres with many trails of moderate terrain in terms of physical demands for campers. Much of this park is a fairly-open wooded area, primarily populated by Western Red Cedar that lends itself well to camper exploration, but can be a potential challenge for campers who have trouble staying with the groups in a self-directed way.
The forest provides a great deal of shade on a hot day, and we spend most of our time in the woods on most weeks. Trails and terrain can be steep in places, with occasional stairwells built into the trail system. There are some flatter and wider trails that are less strenuous, but very little of the park trails are paved.
The area we utilize for camp home base is a paved covered patio space, directly adjacent to bathrooms and potable water, but no sprinklers. Our home-base is used for lunches and/or in the case of inclement weather, and for seated activities when campers need a break from the sun. This site best serves campers who are able to manage our marked boundaries and stay with their group on and off trail at all times, as our home-base is directly next to the parking lot and this is a bustling public park.
2026 Shoreline Camp Themes
Backyard Biologists at The Evergreen School
July 13-17, 2026
Nature is closer than you think! Join Nature Vision this summer as we shift our perspective and unlock a whole world to explore - right in our own backyards! Our professional educators will lead your camper on an exciting exploration of Pacific Northwest ecosystems that are close to home. Learn fun facts about the plants and animals that live in our neighborhoods, discover our urban and suburban environment from an animal’s point of view, and explore ways to make our backyards and neighborhoods more nature friendly.
Wild Science at the Evergreen School
July 20-24, 2026
Observe ecosystems, collect data, and investigate the natural world in our Wild Science summer camp! Our professional educators and science communicators will guide campers through hands-on experiments and collaborative activities as they venture into our living forest laboratory. We’ll combine our scientific observations and data collection with songs, games and activities for a fun-filled summer experience to help your young scientist explore their passion for learning!
Nature Art at Hamlin Park
July 27-31, 2026
Get inspired by nature and let your creativity run wild! Nature has been an inspiration for artists across the globe and throughout history. Join us as our professional educators guide campers into nature to gather inspiration for their own creative works! Each day, campers will use their observational skills to gain a deeper appreciation of the patterns, textures, and shapes in nature and be further inspired by renowned artists who have done the same. Your budding artist will transform nature into art, some of which will be left behind for the forest creatures and visitors to enjoy! Come create with us this summer!
Into the Wild at Hamlin Park
August 3-7, 2026
Journey into the wild and discover a new-found confidence in the outdoors by learning about native plants, outdoor safety, navigation, and more! Campers will explore the forest in brand new ways as our professional educators and outdoor enthusiasts help them discover the wilderness around them. Learn how humans have depended on nature for resources and developed the hands-on skills that have been used for thousands of years while interacting with the natural world. Let’s explore together and use our new skills and confidence to enjoy the outdoors while supporting healthy forest ecosystems for years to come!
Wild Science at Hamlin Park
August 10-14, 2026
Observe ecosystems, collect data, and investigate the natural world in our Wild Science summer camp! Our professional educators and science communicators will guide campers through hands-on experiments and collaborative activities as they venture into our living forest laboratory. We’ll combine our scientific observations and data collection with songs, games and activities for a fun-filled summer experience to help your young scientist explore their passion for learning!
The Great Nature Detectives at Hamlin Park
August 17-21, 2026
There’s a mystery afoot in the forest this summer! In this interactive, immersive camp, campers will spend their days becoming detectives and discovering the secrets of the forest. Learn about animal tracks and behaviors, read maps, follow clues, and solve puzzles! Each day will be filled with exploration and investigation led by our professional educators. Using teamwork and their new-found skills, campers will slowly unravel the special mystery at the heart of the forest.
Camp Paperwork
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Read the Shoreline Camp Handbook
REQUIRED, one for each child: Nature Vision Camp Waiver Hamlin Park Shoreline
ONLY if your child requires medications: Nature Vision Medication Information and Authorization. Fill out and print, bring to first day of camp.
ONLY if your child has an allergy: Nature Vision Emergency Health Plan for Allergic Reactions. Fill out and print, bring to first day of camp.
Once registered we do not allow refunds for any reason unless the camp must be cancelled by Nature Vision or City of Shoreline.
Redmond
Spring Break Camp
Play and explore with Nature Vision’s experienced outdoor Educators this spring at Farrel-McWhirter Park!
Spectacular Spring Time Camp!
Spring is a spectacular time to explore the Pacific Northwest! Explore the buds and blooms of our native plants and study the pollinators that help them grow. Learn why animals migrate as birds move from their warmer winter homes to their summer roosts further north, and watch the world wake up as the temperatures rise. Guided by professional educators, campers will practice naturalist skills, engage in hands on learning with games and exploration, and build an understanding of the ecosystems all around them. Come see what makes spring so spectacular!
April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026
Times: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Ages: 6-11
Group Size: 10 students per Educator; maximum of 30 campers
Location: Farrel-McWhirter Park
Fee: $594.16 for Redmond Residents/$713 for non-Redmond Residents
Farrel-McWhirter Park: 2/5 physical demands
Farrel-McWhirter has low to moderate physical demand for campers. Much of the terrain in the park’s 68 acres is relatively flat, with a paved ADA-accessible path appropriate for people of all abilities. However, there are some rougher trails within the park, as well as the ability to move into the neighboring Juel Park for groups that are prepared for more strenuous and/or technical exploration.
Our main camp area has easy access to potable water (including a sprinkler), accessible bathrooms, and is shaded through much of the day to help campers navigate the summer heat. The area we utilize for camp home base is wide-open grass playfields, while the forest is filled with narrower trails and thick trees and native shrubs.
This site best serves campers who are able self-manage staying with their group on and off trail. We do use cones and signs to act as physical reminders of boundaries. Farrel-McWhirter is also a working farm, and allows horses on many of the trails, from both the farm and public. Though generally safe, campers must be able to follow instructions regarding interactions with horses for the well-being of people and animals.
Summer Camp
Play and explore with Nature Vision’s experienced outdoor Educators this summer at Farrel-McWhirter Park!
Registration for 2026 Redmond Camps opens:
Redmond Residents: March 31
Non-Residents: April 7
Times: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Ages: 6-11
Group Size: 10 students per Educator; maximum of 40 campers
Location: Farrel-McWhirter Park
Fee: $594 plus retail sales tax/camper
Farrel-McWhirter Park: 2/5 physical demands
Farrel-McWhirter has low to moderate physical demand for campers. Much of the terrain in the park’s 68 acres is relatively flat, with a paved ADA-accessible path appropriate for people of all abilities. However, there are some rougher trails within the park, as well as the ability to move into the neighboring Juel Park for groups that are prepared for more strenuous and/or technical exploration.
Our main camp area has easy access to potable water (including a sprinkler), accessible bathrooms, and is shaded through much of the day to help campers navigate the summer heat. The area we utilize for camp home base is wide-open grass playfields, while the forest is filled with narrower trails and thick trees and native shrubs.
This site best serves campers who are able self-manage staying with their group on and off trail. We do use cones and signs to act as physical reminders of boundaries. Farrel-McWhirter is also a working farm, and allows horses on many of the trails, from both the farm and public. Though generally safe, campers must be able to follow instructions regarding interactions with horses for the well-being of people and animals.
2026 Redmond Camp Themes
Backyard Biologists
June 29-July 3, 2026
Nature is closer than you think! Join Nature Vision this summer as we shift our perspective and unlock a whole world to explore - right in our own backyards! Our professional educators will lead your camper on an exciting exploration of Pacific Northwest ecosystems that are close to home. Learn fun facts about the plants and animals that live in our neighborhoods, discover our urban and suburban environment from an animal’s point of view, and explore ways to make our backyards and neighborhoods more nature friendly.
Tales and Trails
July 6-10, 2026
Nature is an expert storyteller! Join Nature Vision this summer as we discover what the natural world has to tell us through stories and hands-on exploration. Each day, your camper will be challenged to use their imagination to the fullest! Hear stories of hope for the natural world, discover ways to get involved in preserving our planet, and get connected to the stories of nature told by peoples from all over the world. We will explore these connections through folk tales, nature-based crafts, and exciting games!
The Great Nature Detectives
July 13-17, 2026
There’s a mystery afoot in the forest this summer! In this interactive, immersive camp, campers will spend their days becoming detectives and discovering the secrets of the forest by learning about animal tracks and behavior, reading maps, following clues, and solving puzzles. Each day will be filled with exploration and investigation led by our professional educators. Using teamwork and their new-found skills, campers will slowly unravel the special mystery at the heart of the forest.
Nature Art
August 3-7, 2026
Get inspired by nature and let your creativity run wild! Nature has been an inspiration for artists across the globe and throughout history. Join us as our professional educators guide campers into nature to gather inspiration for their own creative works! Each day, campers will use their observational skills to gain a deeper appreciation of the patterns, textures, and shapes in nature and be further inspired by renowned artists who have done the same. Your budding artist will transform nature into art, some of which will be left behind for the forest creatures and visitors to enjoy! Come create with us this summer!
Into the Wild
August 10-14, 2026
Journey into the wild and discover a new-found confidence in the outdoors by learning about native plants, outdoor safety, navigation, and more! Campers will explore the forest in brand new ways as our professional educators and outdoor enthusiasts help them discover the wilderness around them. Learn how humans have depended on nature for resources and developed the hands-on skills that have been used for thousands of years when interacting with the natural world. Let’s explore together and use our new skills and confidence to enjoy the outdoors while supporting healthy forest ecosystems for years to come!
Wild Science
August 17-21, 2026
Observe ecosystems, collect data, and investigate the natural world in our Wild Science summer camp! Our professional educators and science communicators will guide campers through hands-on experiments and collaborative activities as they venture into our living forest laboratory. We’ll combine our scientific observations and data collection with songs, games and activities for a fun-filled summer experience to help your young scientist explore their passion for learning!
Camp Paperwork
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Read the Redmond Camp Handbook
REQUIRED, one for each child: Nature Vision Camp Waiver. Print and fill out, bring to first day of camp. This form needs to be fully filled-out for every camper.
ONLY if your child requires medications: Redmond Parks and Recreation Medications Information and Authorization Liability Release. Fill out, print, and bring to first day of camp. Please fill this out if you child has an Epi Pen or other medications.
ONLY if your child has an allergy: Redmond Parks and Recreation Emergency Health Plan for Allergic Reactions. Print and fill out, bring to first day of camp. Please also review Redmond Parks Epi Pen Med Policy.
Once registered we do not allow refunds for any reason unless the camp must be cancelled by Nature Vision or City of Redmond.
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