Outdoor Summer Day Camps
Nature-Based Learning and Discovery
Bainbridge Island camps are sold out with the following exceptions: Week 6, August 1-5: Pre-K – K camps, 1st-2nd grade camp, 5th-6th grade camp; and 7th-8th grade camps.
There are still openings in camps at Brightwater!
IslandWood’s outdoor Summer Day Camps on our Bainbridge Island campus and at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville boost children’s imaginations in rich natural settings. Our instructors are experienced environmental educators with a passion for creating experiences that unlock curiosity and understanding about the environment and the world.
The safety of your children is always of the utmost importance to us. We have carefully reviewed COVID-19 health and safety guidance from the CDC, Washington State Department of Health, King County Public Health, Kitsap Public Health District, and the American Camp Association in developing our safety policies and procedures for running camps this summer. Of course, as this is an ever-changing situation, we’ll keep you updated on any changes in protocols and procedures.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Joan Hutchinson, Registrar, at [email protected] or 206-855-4305.
The safety of your children is always of the utmost importance to us. In accordance with state and federal guidelines, IslandWood has developed COVID-19 policies and guidelines to ensure that your child has safe and healthy camp experience.
Learn more about campus-wide COVID-19 protocols here →
IslandWood offers need-based scholarships* for our summer camps. Contact Joan Hutchinson at [email protected] for more information.
*Please note: This year’s scholarship spaces have been filled.
Our refund and cancellation policy is as follows:
- Full refund (less $40 processing fee per camp) for cancellations at least four weeks before the start of camp.
- 50% refund for cancellations at least 2-4 weeks before the start of camp.
- Cancellations within two weeks of the start of camp are not eligible for refund. Camps are not transferable.
Camps on Bainbridge Island
Through hands-on exploration that builds important social and academic skills, we offer a range of camps from marine science to cooking to journalism…something to inspire every child.
Our camps run from the last week of June through the first week of August. All camps run Monday through Friday, except for the week of July 5th – 8th.
Full-day camps run from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, and are offered for campers entering 1st – 8th grades.
Half-day camps run from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (AM session) and 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (PM session), and are offered for campers beginning at 4 years old.
We offer full day camps for campers entering 1st through 8th grades and half day camps (both AM and PM sessions) for campers beginning at age 4.
SUPER CRITTERS – Pre-K – Kindergarten (Half-day AM & PM Groups) – $285 Morning Sold Out!
Ever wish you had super strength, the ability to stick to walls, to fly, or disappear? Spend the week exploring the animal kingdom’s real-life superpowers in this camp that unveils nature’s coolest critters.
NATURE DETECTIVES – 1st – 2nd graders – $385 Sold Out!
Uncover hidden stories of the woods with your senses during this week of observation. Learn bird language, track deer, and practice your sneaking skills all while working together as a team of naturalists. Use IslandWood’s forest as your training ground on your quest to become an expert Nature Detective.
BUILDER’S QUEST – 3rd – 4th graders – $385 Sold Out!
Our forest is home to some of the world’s best architects. In this camp, you’ll explore incredible natural structures, and then design and build your own forts and shelters as a team. You may even get a couple of new ideas for a certain video game…
FOREST TO SOUND – 5th – 6th graders – $385 Sold Out!
Explore the intricate connections of the Pacific Northwest’s ecosystems, from deep within the forest down to the Puget Sound. Search for old-growth, explore urban forests, and comb our beaches all while practicing real-life science techniques on your quest for knowledge.
SPROUTING SCIENTISTS – Pre-K – Kindergarten (Half-day AM & PM Groups) – $228 Morning Sold Out!
An introduction to science through colorful art projects, exciting experiments, and even a little magic.
CLAWS, PAWS, AND JAWS – 1st – 2nd graders – $308 Sold Out!
Head out on a forest safari with this camp all about wild creatures. Learn about what life is like for mammals, birds, invertebrates, and fish that hunt as you explore the awesome adaptations of nature’s coolest predators.
WILD DISCOVERY – 3rd – 4th graders – $308 Sold Out!
Take your observation skills to the next level as you dive into the science and tools used by zoologists around the world. Set camera traps for coyotes, study our resident owls and create your own field guide in this camp for budding biologists.
ISLAND ODYSSEY – 5th – 6th graders – $308 Sold Out!
This camp is about the journey – not the destination. Learn different techniques for navigating around the wild, and create your own intricate scavenger hunt that explores areas of IslandWood no camper has dared to venture.
ENCHANTED FOREST – Pre-K – Kindergarten (Half-day AM & PM Groups) – $285 Morning Sold Out!
Who says fairytales aren’t real? See the forest in a whole new way as you search for gnomes, build houses for fairies, and discover mini-lake monsters in this truly unique camp for kids with big imaginations.
WATER WONDERS – 1st – 2nd graders – $385 Sold Out!
Explore the wonders of water in this wet and wacky week! Check out incredible aquatic creatures, uncover the mysteries of the ocean, and dive deep into the science of ice, snow, fog, and glaciers.
SOIL TO SNACK – 3rd – 4th graders – $385
Roll up your sleeves and see where your food really comes from. Explore edible plants in the forest, harvest exotic species from the garden, and turn it all into a tasty snack each day. Combine cooking with science in a week of delicious discovery.
HISTORY’S MYSTERIES – 5th – 6th graders – $385 Sold Out!
Ever wonder what life was like on Bainbridge Island 100 years ago? In this unique camp, put on your detective cap and uncover IslandWood’s hidden past. Explore some of our coolest spots and discover clues to unravel history’s mysteries.
YOUNG EXPLORERS – Pre-K – Kindergarten (Half-day AM & PM Groups) – $285
Could you survive in the wild? Animals and plants have all sorts of ways of adapting to life in our forest that you can learn. Dive headlong into adventures in this camp that is all about kid-friendly wilderness skills.
EARTH ART – 1st – 2nd graders – $385 Sold Out!
Get creative in this camp for the artist in all of us. Try out new ways to express yourself through everything from food art to weaving as you explore the nature of IslandWood’s forest.
UNDER THE SOUND – 3rd – 4th graders – $385 Sold Out!
Explore the beaches and tide pools of Blakely Harbor and get ready to dive head-first into marine science.
DIRT TO DINNER – 5th – 6th graders Sold Out!
Dive deep into gardening, harvesting, and cooking in this cool camp for aspiring chefs. Explore how energy is transferred from the sun to soil to seed, and then food back to the earth. Make your lunch each day with ingredients from IslandWood’s forest and garden, and maybe develop some recipes of your own.
ADVENTURE RACE – 7th – 8th graders – $385 Sold Out!
The popular IslandWood Adventure Race is returning! Travel the entire campus with your team to face and complete challenges, then learn to turn footage of your adventure into a short film. Each day has another set of challenges and another film to create and watch with your team.
MAKE-A-MESS ART – Pre-K – Kindergarten (Half-day AM & PM Groups) – $285
Don’t hold back as you experiment with lots of different ways to make art. Nature is full of textures and colors and we will get messy exploring art and nature.
WOODLAND WIZARDRY – 1st – 2nd graders – $385 Sold Out!
Transport yourself into a magical world of spells, potions, and enchantments in this camp that looks at science in a whole new way. Earn your membership in IslandWood’s Young Naturalists of Magical Affinity Society throughout this week of exciting exploration.
NATURALIST 101 – 3rd – 4th graders – $385 Sold Out!
Put your outdoor skills to the test in this camp focusing on observation, tracking, and wilderness survival. Whip out your magnifying glass, focus your binoculars, and dust off your field guide for a week of immersing yourself in the woods.
EXPEDITION ART – 5th – 6th graders – $385 Sold Out!
Ever dream of working for National Geographic magazine? This camp combines writing, photography, art, and wilderness skills to help you become a master explorer. Produce your own magazine in this project-based camp like none other.
FOREST TO FARM TO TABLE – 7th – 8th graders – $400
Learn how healthy forests and farms can co-exist in our watersheds. We’ll explore sustainable farming practices as we source local produce to cook in the garden kitchen.
BUGS, GRUBS, AND SLUGS! – Pre-K – Kindergarten (Half-day AM & PM Groups) – $285
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to leave no stone unturned! This week we are searching high and low for critters, crawlers, squirmers, and slimers as we learn all about the small creatures in our forest.
SQUIRMY, SLIMY SCIENCE – 1st – 2nd graders- $385
Uncover nature’s weirdest, grossest, and wackiest phenomena in this camp for young scientists not afraid to get a little dirty. Do worms really have five hearts? Why do slugs produce slime? What is an owl pellet made of? Hold your nose and dive into these and plenty of other strange questions.
BIOMIMICRY BY DESIGN – 3rd – 4th graders Sold Out!
Whether it is owls and aeronautics or sharks and swimsuits, nature is always inspiring a better design. As you learn about the plants and animals on our land and waters, be inspired to create your next great invention.
INNOVATORS AND ENGINEERS – 5th – 6th graders- $385
Everyone can make a difference. Explore the amazing ways scientists, engineers, and architects have crafted to create a healthier planet for us all. This camp for budding change-makers combines leadership with imagination, as you work as a team to craft ways to make the world a better place.
DIRT TO DINNER – 5th – 6th graders
Dive deep into gardening, harvesting, and cooking in this cool camp for aspiring chefs. Explore how energy is transferred from the sun to soil to seed, and then food back to the earth. Make your lunch each day with ingredients from IslandWood’s forest and garden, and maybe develop some recipes of your own.
ADVENTURE RACE – 7th – 8th graders – $385
The popular IslandWood Adventure Race is returning! Travel the entire campus with your team to face and complete challenges, then learn to turn footage of your adventure into a short film. Each day has another set of challenges and another film to create and watch with your team.
Camps at Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville
IslandWood is offering summer camps for 1st – 6th graders at the state-of-the-art Brightwater Education Center. The campus’ innovative design includes inspiring landscape, architecture, wildlife habitat, art, and educational facilities perfect for summer adventures, learning, and fun!
Our camps run from the first week of July through the second week of August. All camps run from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except for the week of July 5th – 8th.
Brightwater camps are offered for campers entering 1st through 6th grades.
We offer full-day camps for campers entering 1st through 6th grades.
1st – 2nd Grade – CLAWS, PAWS, AND JAWS – $308
Head out on a forest safari all about wild creatures. Learn what life is like for mammals, birds, invertebrates, and fish that hunt as you explore the awesome adaptations of nature’s coolest predators.
3rd – 4th Grade – SUPER CRITTERS – $308
Ever wish you had super strength? How about the ability to stick to walls? To fly? To disappear? Spend the week exploring the animal kingdom’s most bizarre real-life superpowers in this camp that unveils nature’s coolest critters.
5th – 6th Grade – WILD DISCOVERY – $308
Take your observation skills to the next level as you dive into the science and tools used by zoologists around the world. and create your own field guide in this camp for budding biologists.
1st-2nd Grade – WATER WONDERS – $385
Explore the wonders of water in this wet and wacky week. Uncover the mysteries of what’s beneath the surface, check out incredible aquatic creatures, and dive deep into the science of ice, snow, fog, and glaciers.
3rd-4th Grade – UNDER THE SURFACE– $385
Ponds, and streams, and wetlands, oh my! Take a dip into the watery worlds of Brightwater to find out what makes this place so incredibly cool. We’ll investigate all our different aquatic ecosystems and learn about who lurks under the surface through art, science, and exploration.
5th-6th Grade – FOREST TO SOUND– $410
Explore the intricate connections of the Pacific Northwest’s ecosystems, from deep within the forest down to the Puget Sound. Search for hidden streams, explore urban forests, and comb our beaches all while practicing real-life science techniques. This camp includes field trips!
1st – 2nd Grade – EARTH ART – $385 One spot left!
Get creative in this camp for little artists. Test out new ways to express yourself with plants as you explore the natural environment.
3rd – 4th Grade – EYES OF THE FOREST – $385
Get ready to look at art in a whole new way using Brightwater’s forest as your canvas. Taking inspiration from nature, we will use natural materials and pigments to hone our skills in visual arts and construct our own creative pieces for an end-of-the-week art gallery.
5th – 6th Grade – EXPEDITION ART – $385
Ever dream of working for National Geographic magazine? This camp combines writing, photography, art, and wilderness skills to help you become a master explorer. Produce your own magazine in this project-based camp!
1st-2nd Grade – WOODLAND WIZARDRY– $385
Transport yourself into a magical world of spells, potions, and enchantments in this camp that looks at science in a whole new way. Earn your membership in Brightwater’s Young Naturalists of Magical Affinity Society throughout this week of exciting exploration.
3rd-4th Grade – BUILDER’S QUEST– $385
Our forest is home to some of the world’s best architects. In this camp, you’ll explore incredible natural structures and designs, then use that inspiration to build your own rafts, dams, waterwheels, and as a team.
5th-6th Grade – INNOVATORS AND ENGINEERS – $385
Everyone can make a difference. Explore the amazing structures and resources scientists, engineers, and architects have designed to create a healthier planet. In this camp for budding engineers, we will work with a team of fellow innovators to create new or improved inventions that will make the world a better place.
1st-2nd Grade – SQUIRMY, SLIMY SCIENCE – $385
Uncover nature’s weird, surprising, and downright gross phenomena in this camp for young scientists who aren’t afraid to get a little dirty. Why do slugs produce slime? What is an owl pellet made of? Hold your nose and dive into these and plenty of other strange questions.
3rd-4th Grade – NATURLIST 101– $385
Put your outdoor skills to the test in this camp focusing on observation, tracking, and wilderness survival. Whip out your magnifying glass, focus your binoculars, and dust off your field guide for a week of immersing yourself in the woods.
5th – 6th Grade – WILD DISCOVERY – $385
Take your observation skills to the next level as you dive into the science and tools used by zoologists around the world. and create your own field guide in this camp for budding biologists.
1st-2nd Grade – BRIGHTWATER BIRDERS– $385
Break out your binoculars and practice using a field guide as you wander the woods and waterways in search of Brightwater’s winged wonders! From the ponds to the trees, discover the different adaptations birds have to help them call this place home. (If you have your own binoculars, please bring them. But if not, no worries, we have some available!)
3rd-4th Grade – MASTERS OF THE SKY – $385
Dinosaurs are extinct, right? Think again! High above the earth, dinosaurs continue to soar – but now we just call them “birds”. Discover your inner bird nerd during this week all about avian adaptations and the remarkable life of our feathered friends.
5th-6th Grade – WOODS TO WATER – $410
Discover the vast variety of birds of the Pacific Northwest, from deep within the forest down to the Puget Sound. Explore urban forests for woodpeckers and comb our beaches for osprey all while practicing real-life science techniques. This camp includes field trips!
Summer Volunteer Opportunities and Internships
Are you in high school or in college, and like kids and the outdoors? Come volunteer with camp! You’ll work with our educators and campers and gain valuable experience in environmental education.
Opportunities for College Students
Our Summer Programs Internship provides current undergraduates valuable skills in teaching, behavior management, reflection, and community building. Each Intern is paired with an experienced educator to create meaningful, fun, and unique day camp experiences for children ages 4 through 15.
You will start the summer by getting to know our campus, then gradually work up to creating your own week-long day camp experience with the assistance of a mentor.
Strong applicants will be creative, curious, and flexible undergraduates or recent college graduates hoping to inspire lifelong community and environmental stewardship in children.
Opportunities for High School Students
We offer opportunities for rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school to explore education as a career path through our Volunteers in Outdoor Leadership (VOL) program on our Bainbridge Island campus. Spend two weeks working closely with our educators and campers to learn teaching techniques for connecting kids with the natural world.
For more information contact Makenzie Good, Community Education Manager at [email protected] for information about Bainbridge Island volunteer & internship opportunities.
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