Our mission is to help young children, ages 4 through 9, create their own sense of play, one that is open, imaginative, and carefree, all while being immersed in nature 100% of our day.
"This seems clear enough: When truly present in nature, we do use all our senses at the same time, which is the optimum state of learning." Richard Louv
"Facing risk helps children assess the world around them and their place in it. Children love to see how high they can climb on a ladder, a tree, or a jungle gym. Over time they see their abilities grow, and they become ever more confident about stretching their boundaries and taking appropriate chances. They also learn about their limits and the consequences of going too far beyond their limits." -Joan Almon, Adventure: The Value of Risk in Children's Play
Children learn as they PLAY. Most importantly, in PLAY, children learn how to LEARN.” -Fred Donaldson
Since 2018, Fiddle Fern Nature Camp has served children during summer and school breaks. Campers have basked in:
Our day is rhythmic, starting with a greeting song and verse. We practice yoga and mindfulness, engage in developmental movements, and the children have many hours of free play time. There is storytelling during meal times, and we end our day with a closing circle to reflect on our play and share our gratitude. We guarantee that your campers will come home tired and happy!
“Play is the form of highest research.” Albert Einstein
After a fun-filled day of physical and self-directed activities, we are confident that your campers will come home tired, with stories to share, and very happy. They will want to come back for more because they are the boss of their play, they get to be in nature, be with their friends, and create practical sewing projects. They love looking for wildlife to imitate (deer, turkeys, peacocks, and critters that live in holes) that they see!
“Teacher Phu’s nature camp was one of the best parts of this summer for my children and myself. They climbed, played in the water, made forts with tree branches, and did small art projects and kept a nature journal. The kids enjoyed being with their friends and felt safe and comfortable. I will do it again next summer in a heartbeat.”
"Thank you for starting the camp.... it is exactly the type of fun, immersive, get beautifully dirty and blissfully exhausted, a small-group outdoor adventure we love for the girls. And of course, having a trusted friend and Waldorf mom lead the charge is certainly a great plus :-) Our girls THOROUGHLY enjoyed the day and can’t wait for the next."
“My daughter loved being at Phu's Nature Camp. It felt like an all-day playdate at the various open space preserves with good friends, that included everything from tree climbing and playing in creeks, to picnics and beautiful nature crafts. She wanted to go again and again.“
Our campers’ safety is at the heart and core of our day. We are committed to making their experience safe, fun, and memorable.
For more inquiries, please contact Teacher Phu
fiddleferncamp@gmail.com
408-802-8108
