Cumberland Forest School Summer Camp 2024
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PRESCHOOL FOREST PLAY
Ages 3-5
$225.00
This week-long forest school styled camp is designed to allow your child to experience the magic of the outdoors, explore fundamental mindfulness practices, and learn how to interact and communicate with others. We will have a chance to see what Forest Preschool at the South Cumberland State Park Visitor's Center is all about! The themes and focuses each day will be student-led, giving your camper the chance to decide what they want to learn about themselves. Whether its meeting a new friend, stream stomping, gardening, or forest exploring, the options are limitless at Preschool Forest Play Camp.
Daily Schedule
8:30 - Morning meeting and discussion
9:00 - Game
9:30 - Outside free play
10:00 - Snack*
10:30 - Hike
11:15 - Sit-spots & mindfulness
11:30 - Arts & Crafts
12:00 - Lunch*
12:30 - Dismissal
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*Food not provided by CFS - please pack your own snacks & lunches
ELEMENTARY OUTDOOR EXPLORATION
Ages 6-11
$400.00
This summer camp experience is designed for elementary-aged campers who are looking to engage, encounter and explore. Our week will begin with getting to know one another and learning more about the Cumberland Plateau. Place-based learning and engagement will determine our activities everyday - whether its trekking up creeks, hiking secret pathways, or experiencing farms & gardens on the Sewanee Domain. Each day we will meet at a new destination, so be sure to pack your compass and sense of adventure for our Elementary Outdoor Exploration Camp.
Daily Schedule
9:00 - Meet at Daily Destination
9:30 - Morning game
10:00 - Outside free play
10:45 - Snack*
11:00 - Hike & exploration
11:45 - Sit-spots & mindfulness
12:00 - Lunch*
12:30 - Afternoon activity (creek-walking, caving, hiking, bouldering, crafting, etc. will be determined closer to camp date)
2:30 - Snack*
3:00 - Free play
3:30 - Return to Daily Destination
4:00 - Dismissal
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*Food not provided by CFS - please pack your own snacks & lunches
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ADD-ON ADVENTURE PACKAGE**
**For students participating in Elementary Outdoor Exploration Session III
$170.00
This year we are adding a very exciting new option on to our third session of Elementary Camp (July 15-19)! With the help of local rock climbing guides, your student can experience the magic of outdoor rock climbing in some of the Southeast's premier climbing locations: Foster Falls & Denny Cove! Spectacular views, physical challenge and real hands-on experience with professional certified Single-Pitch Instructors will be provided. Sign up your little adventurer today!