Branching Out In Brookland: Get Creative with Nature!

Join Casey Trees from August 11-15 for a week-long summer nature camp to discover what trees do for our environment.

Campers will be focused on collecting materials from nature to create their own plant library that they can take home at the end of the week. Additional activities will be rooted in STEAM themes including science experiments, crafts, neighborhood hiking, and a field trip! Program topics include air quality, climate change, pollinators, urban forestry, caring for our local watershed, and stewardship. Campers will explore the natural world while working as a team, making new friends, and developing a connection to the outdoors. Our field trip will take place on the last day of camp to the Washington Youth Garden in the US National Arboretum where your camper can see these topics firsthand.

Outdoor learning experiences are vital to developing a child’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being. At Casey Trees, we believe in equitable and accessible programming. To learn more about our educational programs, visit our website here.

Field Trip: August 15th to the US National Arboretum. We will be bussing our campers and counselors to the field trip location. The camp will start and end at the normal Casey Trees location at normal camp drop-off and pick-up times.

Who should attend?

Rising 4th and 5th grade youth - priority to families living in Wards 5, 7, and 8.

MORE DETAILS

Register: Register in advance for our week-long day camp. Space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status or let us know.

Cost: $150 for the full week of programming with available scholarship if needed. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship, please contact friends@caseytrees.org.

Our programs are supplemented thanks to generous funding from grants and foundation donations. We can offer low-cost programs and scholarships thanks to these funders.

Waiver & Forms: All youth participants must pre-register and sign completed participation forms BEFORE participating in programming. These forms will be sent electronically via your Eventbrite ticket confirmation and will include a participation waiver, photo release waiver, emergency contact form, and DC health form.

What to Bring:

• A backpack
• A packed lunch (Casey Trees will provide a morning and afternoon snack)
• A water bottle
• Sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat for protection
• Comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers (no flip flops or crocs!)
• A raincoat is rain is in the forecast
• Light colored layers if temperature is high

Arrival: Arrive on time. Drop off starts at 8:30am, a half hour prior to the indicated start time Pick up starts at 3:00pm. Please plan to pick up your child no later than 3:30pm.

Animals: No animals are allowed into the event, except for service animals.

Waitlist Policy: Our program is capped at 20 campers. If our registration is full, you can join our waitlist on Eventbrite and will be notified via email if a spot becomes available.

Weather Cancellations: In poor weather conditions, camp will be held indoors at the Casey Trees headquarters. In the event of a weather emergency, families will be notified of camp cancellation via email.

Support Casey Trees

Become a Casey Trees Member today and receive some incredible perks – all while doing your part to help build a greener place to live for us all. Casey Trees relies on the support of friends, neighbors and volunteers like you to make our work possible. Thank you for your help!

Questions?

Reach out to friends@caseytrees.org with any questions