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Looking for an unforgettable experience for your child during school breaks? At the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, we transform time off into a journey of fun, exploration, and discovery with our Nature-based Wonder Camps!
Nature-based Wonder Camps for Spring and Summer
Our camps are designed to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster a deep connection to the world around us. Through immersive, hands-on activities, campers engage in unique learning opportunities that encourage them to challenge themselves while mixing joy, play, and education seamlessly.
Why Choose Wonder Camps?
At the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, we believe school breaks are for fun, exploration, and discovery. Camps should be full of immersive, hands-on activities and learning opportunities that encourage children to challenge themselves and that mix learning with joy and play. Our Wonder Camps are the perfect time to let your child step into a world of wonder and growth. Give them the gift of a camp experience that will stay with them long after the final day.
- Nature-focused Exploration: Campers dive into the wonders of the natural world, with activities that promote environmental awareness and curiosity.
- Hands-on Learning: Every day is packed with creative projects and interactive experiments that make learning exciting and memorable.
- Where Play Meets Discovery: From crafting and storytelling to science and outdoor adventures, children experience the perfect balance of fun and growth.
- Supportive Environment: Our skilled educators provide guidance, ensuring that every camper feels inspired, safe, and ready to explore.
Perfect for kids ages 6 to 12 who love to:
- Explore the great outdoors
- Experiment, create, and imagine
- Learn through play and teamwork
- Discover new passions and skills
Spots are limited, so secure your camper’s place today!
Registration for Spring Break and Summer Camps opens January 29, 2025 at 9:00am. Please note: Summer Wonder Camps are grouped in two week segments. Single weeks are not available.
A Ph.D. biologist running Nature-based Wonder Camps? No way!
After spending all his time at the Children’s Museum with his three kids, Dr. Dan Levitis became our Camps Manager and Volunteer Manager! A father, environmental educator, and zoologist, Dr. Dan is driven to nurture kids’ innate wonder for nature. His very excited to start this next chapter with the Children’s Museum and inspire a lifelong love of nature in the next generation.
Example Camp Day Schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:30 – 9:00am | Drop off and play in Camp Wild Zone | Camp Wild Zone, enter via Pipe Organ Gate |
| 9:00 – 9:15am | Group Welcome | Party Pavilion |
| 9:15 – 10:00am | Free Play | Museum Gallery, Mary’s Garden, Art Studio, Etc. |
| 10:00 – 10:15am | Morning snack | Party Pavilion |
| 10:15 – 11:00am | Find and learn about salamanders, tadpoles and frogs | Wild Zone, Pond, and Mary’s Garden |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Free Play | Museum Gallery, Mary’s Garden, Art Studio, Etc. |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Lunch | Dow Events Center or Party Pavilion |
| 12:30 – 1:15pm | Learn bug-catching use tools & digital microscopes | Ball Field |
| 1:15 – 2:30pm | Free Play | Museum Gallery, Mary’s Garden, Art Studio, Etc. |
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | Drawing/Playing in Camp Wild Zone (water play in summer) | Camp Wild Zone |
| 3:30 – 3:45pm | Main Camp Pickup | Camp Wild Zone, exit via Pipe Organ Gate |
| 3:45 – 4:00pm | Late Care Snack | Dow Events Center |
| 4:00 – 5:15pm | Late Care Free Play and Pickup | Art Studio Entrance, Gate near Trike Tack |
Additional Information
Please review our Emergency and Medical Release Form for detailed information, along with important policies on Cancellations, Child Protection policy, Bathroom policy, Weather, and more.
Please contact our Camp & Volunteer Manager with additional questions at camps@cmosc.org or call 707-546-4069 ext. 120.
Not a Museum member? Join today!
Wonder Camp FAQs
SPRING BREAK WONDER CAMP (One Week)
-March 17 to 21, 2025: Spring Adventures: Discover the wonders of nature as everything comes back to life!
SUMMER WONDER CAMP
Session 1 (Two Weeks):
-June 9 to 13, 2025: Nature Explorer’s Toolbox: Gear up and learn the must-have tools every junior naturalist needs.
-June 16 to 20, 2025: Hop, Slither, and Slide: Meet fascinating reptiles and slippery amphibians up close!
Session 2 (Two Weeks):
-June 23 to 27, 2025: Underground Mysteries: Dig deep into the hidden world beneath our feet.
-June 20 to July 3, 2025: Super Senses Safari: Unlock the secret superpowers animals use to survive and thrive.( Please NOTE: No camp on July 4, 2025).
Session 3 (Two Weeks):
-July 7 to 11, 2025: Splash into Water Wonders: Dive into the science of water and the amazing creatures that call it home.
-July 14 to 18, 2025: Bird Watcher’s Paradise: Take flight into the world of feathers, beaks, and birdsong!
Session 4 (Two Weeks):
-July 21 to 25, 2025: Garden Explorers: Get your hands dirty while discovering the magic of plants and flowers.
-July 28 to August 1, 2025: Adventures in Air & Space: Explore the skies and outer space!
Session 5 (One Week):
-August 4 to August 8, 2025: Big Ideas in Biology: Discover the incredible changes in animals, plants, and dinosaurs throughout time.
Wonder Camps are grouped into two week sessions with the exception of Spring Break Wonder Camp (one week-March 17 to 21, 2025) and the final week of Summer Camp (one week-August 4 to 8, 2025).
Wonder Camp Cost $390 per week.
Museum Members Receive a 10% on Wonder Camps.
Aftercare $50 per week.
*Unfortunately, the Museum is not offering Access Discounts on Camps at this time.
*Please Note: Summer Wonder Camps are grouped in two week segments. Single weeks are not available.
