SUMMER 2026

We had another fantastic summer with our super-creative, enthusiastic, curious, maker/builder campers in 2025! We're working on plans for summer 2026 and will post them here in early January 2026. We may stagger the release of available spots for January, March, and April.

This page is for our Main Hall group (5-9). For our studio2 group (9-12), click here. 

GENERAL PROGRAM INFO

Off to the NatureLab for science, art, and exploration! We start at 9am and pick-up is 4pm. Please send your child(ren) with a lunch, sunscreen, and water bottle. We will provide a morning and afternoon snack. 

The weekly cost is $TBD (2025 cost was $465) and the Juneteenth and July 4th weeks are prorated. We offer a sibling discount for two or more children enrolled at the same time. For the sibling/besties/cousin discount of 10%, please use the !SIBLINGS! discount code at checkout.

the NatureLab is happy to offer a 15% educator discount for our teacher families and friends - "educator" is the code.

Full refunds (less a $50 admin fee) available until May 15, 2026. No refunds will be processed after May 16, 2026.

No programs for a to-be-determined July week of summer - the NatureLab is closing for maintenance and staff downtime.

A typical day at the NatureLab:

• 8:45-9:20am Drop-off and morning drawing
• 9:20-10:00am Project introduction and First Project
• 10:00 Morning Snack
• 10:30-12:00pm Preliminary project investigations
• 12:00pm Lunch and game play
• 1:00-3:00pm Analysis; Design; Drawing; Making; Research: Documentation!
• 3:15pm Afternoon Snack
• 3:30-4:00pm Presentations; Review; Clean-up
• 4:00 Pick-up (or After Program Hours)

the NatureLab programs run with fully vaccinated staff and program attendees. We will be requiring paperwork with immunizations and COVID vaccinations by May 1st for the summer programs.