Classic Beach Camp

2025 Summer Camp registration will open on Monday, March 3rd!

Since 2000, NRNC has hosted numerous summer day camps at Luhr Beach. Led by the Education and Outreach Coordinator, Camp Assistant, and volunteers, these camps are designed to connect students entering grades 2nd-7th with nature through a hands-on, inquiry-based science program. Each 4-day camp enrolls 14 campers. 

Our summer camps emphasize basic science concepts through engaging activities, educational games, and free time on the beach. In addition to the NRNC core curriculum, new elements are introduced each year. These include guest speakers and innovative activities. Past presentations have focused on the geology of sand/mud, nature journaling, salmon life cycle and habitat, prey/predator relationships, dogfish dissection, and much more. Many campers return year after year to build on and refresh what they experienced the previous summer.

 

Upcoming 2025 Classic Beach Camp Dates

Please note: camps are for rising 2nd-3rd graders, rising 4th-5th graders, or rising 6th-7th graders. There are 14 campers per group. The activities and content are the same for both weeks of each grade level.

June 24-27th: 4th-5th grade

July 8-11th: 2nd-3rd grade

July 22-25th: 6th-7th grade

August 5-8th: 4th-5th grade

August 18-21st: 2nd-3rd grade

 

2025 Classic Beach Camp – Hours and Costs

All Classic Beach Camps are 4 days, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, with early check-in starting at 8:30 am. Check your camper into camp anytime between 8:30 and 9:00 am at no extra cost.

$275 for NRNC Members (must have a household membership or greater)- Member login

$300 for general public

It is part of our mission to be accessible to students of all financial backgrounds. Need-based financial aid is available. You must register for a camp session and fill out NRNC’s scholarship application – this form will be available on March 3rd.

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We look forward to seeing you for our summer camps! If you have any questions, please contact the NRNC Education and Outreach Coordinator, at education@nisquallyestuary.org.