NOLA Nature School’s

“Good Ol’ Fashioned Summer” Camp

at The Nest

🐞🐝🦎🌞🦋🐌🌿

At NOLA Nature School, we believe Summer should feel like Summer-

full of barefoot adventures, sprinkler splashes, & the magic of unstructured play!

Our summer camp at The Nest invites children ages 3 to 6 to experience the simple joys of childhood- the ones that authentically build confidence, creativity, & connection.

🪵🍄🐛🌻🪱🪨🌾🐿️

Play, Wonder & Exploration

Campers spend their days:
🦎 Chasing lizards & carefully catching bugs
💦 Splashing in sprinklers
⛺ Building cozy blanket tents & pillow forts
🎶 Singing songs, listening to stories & playing dress-up
🪵 Climbing, building with blocks & inventing their own games

These playful moments aren’t just fun — they support healthy development!

For example- running barefoot strengthens balance and sensory awareness. Splashing in sprinklers builds resilience as children embrace unexpected surprises. Chasing lizards sharpens reflexes & sparks curiosity, while carefully catching bugs nurtures patience, observation skills, & respect for nature.

Social-Emotional Growth

At NOLA Nature School, we know childhood is filled with big feelings- & learning how to manage them takes practice. Our teachers gently guide campers through friendship challenges, frustration, & moments of uncertainty with empathy and encouragement. Through storytelling, group play, & thoughtful conversations, campers build confidence in expressing themselves, collaborating with others, & practicing kindness.

Creativity in Action

We’re proud to offer process-based art projects inspired by the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) approach. In this model, children are treated as artists- free to explore their own ideas, experiment with materials, & create meaningful works of their own. Instead of focusing on a stream of “picture worthy” projects to take home or “perfect” end results, TAB emphasizes the creative journey- removing the pressure to produce & instead helping children build independence, curiosity, & pride in their self-expression.

A Summer to Remember

At NOLA Nature School’s “Good Ol’ Fashioned Summer” Camp, children aren’t rushed from one scheduled activity to the next. Instead, they have the space & freedom to just be kids- barefoot, joyful, & immersed in the wonder of the world around them.

Get ready for…

✨bug jars! muddy toes! cardboard castles! putting on silly shows! lemonade making! ✨

…plus so much more is all in store!!

Space is limited- Click HERE to REGISTER TODAY!

🌿🌈💜🌈🌿