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Forest Friends Camps

Holistic Nature Based Learning in East Olympia

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Come join us for outdoor adventures and place-based science fun at Fern Gully Forest School where your child can play and make new friends, learn about the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and develop a lifelong connection with nature!

 

We have small class sizes and create a nurturing environment where children can develop the resilience, creativity, confidence, social skills and emotional intelligence needed to thrive in school and life.

 

Children get to tend the garden, care for and cuddle small animals on the mini-farm, pick huckleberries on their forest adventures and splash in the creek, among many other place-based science projects, art and fun activities.

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We learn through imaginative play, science experiments, creative projects, nature observations, yoga and mindfulness practices, expressive art, singing, dancing, making music, team building games and more!​

 

More details on rates and registration below.

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Details

Spring Break K-5th Camp 9am - 3pm
March 30 - April 4
Weekly Rate: $260/$300/$340
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Summer Sessions
June 30 - July 25
July 28 - Aug 22
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Monday - Friday. 9am - 1pm for ages 3 - 6. Inquire about our nature creativity class to extend hours until 3pm.

 

1st - 5th Grade Programs: 9:30am - 1:30pm & 1:30 - 5:30pm.

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TUITION

We believe that life is abundant and there are enough resources to go around for everyone in our community to THRIVE. Because of this, we use a sliding-scale, Three-Tiered Tuition Model, that helps those with a little extra to support families with a financial need. 

 

Thank you for your honesty and for supporting all those in our community to have access to high-quality education.

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Sliding Scale:

Low-income/Regular/Abundant​

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MONTHLY RATES (4 hr programs)

1 Day per week: $200 / $225 / $250

2 Days per week: $400 / $450 / $500 

3 Days per week: $550 / $600 / $650 

4 Days per week: $650 / $700 / $750 

5 Days per week: $750/ $800 / $850​

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REGISTRATION
  • Please contact us with any questions via email at ferngullyschool@gmail.com or phone at (360) 305-0021.

  • Registration fee: $50/$75/$100 (sliding scale) non-refundable fee per child for administrative costs and supplies.

  • Enrollment Deposit: There is a $200 deposit required upon enrollment. The deposit is applied to the tuition and are refundable only with a 30 day cancellation notice. Cash or check is preferred.

  • You can pay the registration fee and deposit to save your spot online via PayPal at this link.

  • Tuition is due in full by the first day unless special arrangements are made.

  • Download the admission paperwork (at the link below).

    • Please fill out the application electronically, save it to your computer, then email it back to ferngullyschool@gmail.com.

    • The release form can be e-signed, saved and emailed back or printed, signed and brought to the first day.

  • Please contact us if you have any questions or cost is prohibitive. We envision a world where quality education is affordable for all. Low-Income Partial Scholarships may be available. Quantity is limited. Inquire to apply.

 

ADDITONAL DETAILS
  • 6 : 1 child to adult ratio. Teachers are First Aid and CPR certified.

  • Two Separate Programs for children ages 3 - 6 and 7-12. Mixed age ranges encourage learning empathy, leadership, kindness and team building skills.

  • Children must be able to use the bathroom with minimal assistance and communicate their needs.

  • Bring a water bottle, snacks, a sack lunch, and a change of clothes. Please do not bring any toys. 

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Our proceeds go to environmental conservation and education with the Community Nature Foundation.

Thank you for choosing outdoor education that gives back to the environment!

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© 2021 by Fern Gully School

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