More details regarding dates, pricing, and ages will be posted by Friday, November 6th, 2026
Summer Enrollment will open to the general public on Friday, January 22nd, 2027
Summer Camp at Wonderforest
Wonderforest Summer Camp is 8 fun-filled weeks of indoor and outdoor exploration, which allows for child led play and nature immersion.
Throughout each week, classes will take 1 scheduled field trip to Prospect Park to explore, hike, and play. Other days we utilize nearby green areas and urban play spots like Pacific Park and its splash pad. While at the school, children will have opportunities for nature exploration and creation with loose parts, natural and found materials, gardening, and child-led PLAY in both our indoor grassy hill area and our messy play area.
We use riding wagons with seats and safety harnesses to get the kids to and from the park. We head out to play in all weather, rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, such as thunderstorms, high winds, air quality, or extreme heat, we will adjust the schedule to work around the weather patterns, or stay indoors for the day.
Families have the option to enroll for all 8 weeks or choose from a 4 week session (either the first 4 weeks or last 4 weeks of camp, see sessions below). For families looking for week to week or intermittent care, please check out our sister program Brooklyn Nature Days .
Sample Park Trip Itinerary
8:00am- 8:45am Early bird drop-off
8:45am - 9:30am Drop off and morning meeting, preparing for trip
9:30am - 12:00pm Prospect Park or local outing (includes morning snack)
12:00pm - 12:30pm Lunchtime (could be at the park or in the classroom)
12:30pm - 1:30pm Rest or nap time. Depending on your child’s needs, they will either take a nap or rest quietly with books or gentle music.
1:30pm - 2:45pm Indoor activities, including messy play and grassy hill areas, loose parts, recycled materials, open-ended toys, books, fabric, sticks, rocks, and sensory areas containing water, mud, and other interactive materials. All kinds of child-directed play is invited, with emphasis placed on the care of ourselves, others, and our environment during our activities.
2:45pm - 3:00pm Clean-up and goodbye
3:00pm - 6:00pm Extended day - Snack will be offered at 3pm. Children will be provided with opportunities for free play and mindful activities.
Important notes for Families
Families must provide a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack* (for those kids in extended day), as well as a full water bottle each day. All items MUST be peanut/tree nut free.
Families are required to submit an up-to-date medical form and immunizations prior to their child attending camp.
Details for Enrollment
Classes:
Open to children ages 2 years - 5 years. Children must be officially 2 years old by June 23rd, 2027 to attend.
Children who were born between January 1st, 2024 - June 23, 2025 will be placed in a 2s class.
Children with birthdays between January 1st, 2022 - December 31st, 2023, will be grouped in a mixed age class with 3-5 year olds.
Each class is capped at 10 children. There are two dedicated classroom teachers, as well as floating teachers that accompany groups to Prospect Park and support classrooms as needed throughout the day.
Dates:
Our summer program will be offered for 8 weeks total, M-F, unless otherwise noted. Families have the option to enroll for all 8 weeks or choose from a 4 week option (either the first 4 weeks or last 4 weeks of camp, see sessions below).
Session One
6/23/27 (***3 day week - no class on Monday 6/21, Tuesday 6/22)
6/28/27
7/6/27 (**4 day week - no class on Monday July 5th)
7/12/27
Session Two
7/19/27
7/26/27
8/2/27
8/9/27
***these weeks will be prorated due to the shortened week