Youth Programs
2025 YOUTH PROGRAMS
At CedarRoot, we view nature as our greatest teacher and the outdoors as our classroom. Our dynamic and highly regarded Nature Studies Programs encourage children to connect to the natural world, build confidence in the outdoors and learn attitudes of respect toward all of Earth’s creatures.
Fall 2025 Youth Programs Registration Now Open!
SUMMER CAMPS
Our summer camps offer exciting, hands-on outdoor adventures for kids ages 5-14! From tracking wildlife and building shelters to mastering ancient survival skills, each camp is designed to engage and challenge young adventurers. There are opportunities to explore rivers, harvest wild edible plants, learn to safely use ancient projectiles, hone agility through forest gymnastics (and the list goes on!), all while gaining confidence, skills, and a deep connection to the natural world.
We encourage you to sign up soon as our popular camps fill up quickly.
FALL SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS
SEQUIM NATURE STUDIES TEEN PROGRAM
Mondays
Ages 12-18
This weekly wilderness program for teens blends survival skills and nature connection, teaching shelter-building, fire-making, plant identification, wildlife tracking, along with other essential outdoor skills. Participants engage in hands-on learning and games, strengthening their bond with nature and each other.
SAPLINGS FOREST AND FARM NATURE STUDIES
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Ages 5-8
The Saplings program offers young naturalists a hands-on, immersive nature experience, where adventure, play, and discovery abound. Through storytelling, movement, wilderness skills, and more, children build a deep connection with the natural world while fostering community and environmental stewardship.
PORT TOWNSEND AFTERNOON ADVENTURE CAMP
Wednesdays
Ages 8-14
Through games, exploration, music, and fun, set within the context of a close-knit community, children will develop skills in animal tracking, traditional survival techniques, medicinal and edible plants, wild food and primitive cooking, and teamwork!
SEQUIM NATURE STUDIES PROGRAM — FULL, email for waitlist info@cedarrootschool.org
Thursdays
Ages 7-11
Your child will embark on exciting weekly adventures, exploring local ecosystems, mastering wilderness skills, and connecting with nature in a small group setting. From survival techniques to wildlife tracking and the Way of the Scout, they’ll dive into hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and allow them to grow in areas they’re most passionate about.
PORT TOWNSEND NATURE STUDIES PROGRAM
Fridays
Ages 8-15
With our talented Nature Studies mentors, your child will engage in weekly explorations of our local ecosystems, wilderness skills, and nature awareness.
“(My son) absolutely ADORES CedarRoot. It’s the highlight of his week. Thank you to you, Ramzy and Diego, for being so great to (him). He’s a lot for much of the world and at CedarRoot he gets a break from being “too much” and just gets to be. You have no idea how important it is! ”
“This program consistently provides an extraordinary depth of nature immersion, playful collaboration, independent skill building and social enrichment. It is our daughter’s favorite day of the week - and has been for years!”
“CedarRoot has been a life-changer for our family. We have three children ages 17, 14, and 9 currently and all three have enjoyed the outdoors in their own ways. The new environments and new people, braving the outdoors together really brought out the best in the children.”
“In the age of competing screen time, having access to enjoyable “green” time is so vital. CedarRoot is a phenomenal program offering young people the ability to connect with nature and each other through games in the woods and stories around the fire. Being involved with this program has been enormously beneficial for my child’s personal development and I’m most grateful for the opportunity.”