Summer Camp
Ages 2 – 13
Our Summer Camp is a Nature and Art immersion Spanish bilingual program centered around the love, exploration, discovery and understanding of the land, our surroundings and ourselves through hiking, nature games, community building, art, and inquiry based learning.
Camp will be held in different parks around the North East Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley areas.
Summer Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Early Bird Registration starts February 1st and ends February 28th!
Don’t miss the Early Bird Discount!
Key Program Details
📅 Start Date: June 9th
🕒 Camp Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Please note: A 10-minute window is provided for pick-up. Late pick-ups beyond this window will incur a fee of $5 per minute.
📍 Location: May vary depending on weather. You'll be notified in advance.
📲 Communication: Please download the Brightwheel App, our main form of communication. Ensure your child’s profile is complete, including allergy information and authorized pick-up contacts.
Safety & Supervision
Your child’s well-being is our top priority. Our teachers follow well-established safety practices and teach children clear safety language and signals. We explore base camp boundaries together, use tools with guidance, and learn how to be safe and aware in nature.
All teachers are certified in:
CPR & First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
Weather Policy
We embrace all kinds of weather!
Rainy Days: With the right gear, we play in the rain!
Hot Days: We cool off with water play, shade, and rest.
Extreme Weather: In cases of lightning, thunderstorms, flooding, fires, AQI 150+, or based on guidance from Pasadena/LA Health Departments, we may cancel or shorten the program.
What to Bring Daily
Each child must carry a labeled, small, sturdy backpack with the following labeled items:
Insulated, covered water bottle (full at drop-off, leak-proof, easy to use)
Sealed lunchbox (no refrigeration or reheating is available; sack lunches preferred Mon–Wed)
Season-appropriate clothing (On water days, children should arrive wearing their bathing suits)
Extra clothes & shoes
Hiking shoes (no Crocs!)
Socks & underwear
Diapers, wipes, cream (if needed)
Sunscreen & hat (Children should arrive to camp with with a layer of sunscreen on)
Light muslin blanket for rest time (only children who nap)
Note: Children carry their own backpacks. Please pack with weight and comfort in mind.
Backpack Suggestions:
Patagonia Refugito 12L Daypack – Kids’
REI Tarn 12
Field Trips
You’ll receive detailed info a few days in advance. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the designated field trip location for those days.
We can’t wait to welcome your family and begin a magical summer together!
If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out!
With gratitude,
The Matilija Escuela Bosque Team