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*It is important to note that camp will be located at the
Park City Day School campus but will still be the Wild Roots Montessori program!
The
Summer Camp 2025
Embark on a journey with us at Wild Roots Summer Camp for your 3 to 6 year olds, where adventure meets education in the heart of our beautiful mountains! Our camp is designed to provide your child with an unforgettable summer experience, fostering a deep connection with nature while having a blast in a safe and supportive environment. Your child will have plenty of opportunities for hands-on exploration, new discoveries, and fun lessons that will encourage environmental awareness, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the outdoors.
Each day, our Wild Roots campers will have an opportunity for group activities, wild outdoor games, and engaging lessons about our weekly themes. We’ll explore the surrounding meadows on our daily hikes, play hide and seek in the sage bushes, and observe aquatic life in our neighborhood frog pond. Our campers will enjoy unstructured exploration in our natural playground, daily picnics, arts and crafts, and plenty of fun, informative adventures.
Weekly list
Monday through Thusday,
8:30 to 3pm, $400/ week
Week 6 is shorter due to holidays, $375.
How to prepare for camp:
Each day will include group games, art projects, discovery adventures, unstructured outdoor play and plenty of opportunities for learning about our natural world. Because we will be very active outdoors, please send your child dressed appropriately for camp each day (including weather-appropriate layers). Please DO NOT send your child in new clothes or shoes, we like to
get dirty and messy here! Old tennis shoes, closed-toe water shoes, or Crocs are great for activities.
Please send your child with the following:
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Backpack that they are comfortable carrying
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Healthy morning snack and lunch (no candy please)
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Water bottle
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Hat
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Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. No sandals please, as they do not provide adequate foot protection on hikes.
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Sunscreen already applied, plus additional bottle if you would like us to reapply in the afternoon
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Change of clothing in a bag labeled with your child’s name
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Bug spray is optional, we spend a fair amount of time deeply exploring the local vegetation.
Week 1: June 16-19
All Things Creepy Crawly: Buzz, wiggle, and crawl into a week of bug-filled fun! Campers will explore insects up close, go on nature walks, build bug habitats, and create creepy-crawly crafts. Perfect for scientists who love the tiny creatures of our world!
Week 2: June 23-26
Budding Botanists: Explore the wonders of botany as we learn about local plant identification, plant a summer garden, and construct a bean teepee. We'll utilize plants in art, forage for soap ingredients and learn which leaves we can snack on!
Week 3: June 30- July 3
Wetlands Wonders: Leap into frog week! This week will incorporate daily visits to our neighborhood frog pond as we learn about the ecology of wetlands, life cycles of the amphibians who live there, and create fun frog art.
Week 4: July 7-10
Wild Art: Take your inspiration from nature as we explore different artistic mediums and get crafty with the wonders of the natural world. We'll concoct paint with natural elements, experiment with flower pressing, and try printmaking with leaves.
Week 5: July 14-17
STEM- Crazy Chemistry: Tap into your inner mad scientist with experiments that bubble, fizz, foam and explode. Come discover the magic of nature blended with the mystery of science as we do hands-on experiments that teach us about our natural world.
Week 6: July 21-23 (No School Thursday, 7/24)
Outdoor Adventures: Further your hiking and camping skills as we learn about pitching a tent, wildfire prevention, and staying safe on the trail. Then practice your map and compass skills on a treasure hunt!
Week 7: July 28-31
Utah Wildlife: Investigate the local wildlife as we learn about track and scat identification, animal habits and behavior, defense mechanisms and survival adaptations. We’ll blend learning opportunities with plenty of furry fun and games.
Week 8: Aug 4-7
Aqua Adventurers: Kids will dive into hands-on science, exploring floating, sinking, and the movement of water. From testing buoyancy with homemade boats to exploring density with wave bottles, each day will be filled with playful experiments and exciting discoveries!
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