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Summer Adventures

Scroll all the way down this page to view our summer offerings and access the registration platform.

  • There are scholarship codes provided in the description section of the registration platform. You can choose the code that aligns with the fee amount that is most comfortable for your family’s budget, no questions asked. We believe that all families should have access to high quality outdoor programs.

  • Wondering about the sessions that span a wide age range? We will be breaking up the group to place your kids around similarly aged peers with age/ability appropriate adventures.

  • Not sure if your kid is ready? Maybe they’re hesitant? No problem, this is all very normal. When if you get in touch with us, we can brainstorm ways to support.

  • We’re here to help you with the registration process! Inquiries about sessions, your kiddo’s needs, borrowing gear, or requests for scholarships can be sent to: amanda@heartyroots.org

We are thrilled to offer a program for kids and teens to be embraced for all that they are, while immersed in outdoor programming with us. The Onion Foundation is a huge proponent for equitable access, and we are grateful for their support.

Our prices did increase for day camps. This is because we heard the request for longer days to support working families. (We went from 9am-3pm, to 8:3am-4pm.)

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Want to be part of the team? We are looking for a summer adventure intern!

Adventure Mentor Interns (AMI’s) assist our Lead Adventure Mentors in conducting a variety of camp based activities, games, hikes, crafts, reflections, etc. Our goal is to create a fun environment that encourages kids to make friends and be active outdoors. Individuals must be engaging, patient, creative, and enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting. Adventure

Mentors are to build an environment that encourages affirmation, meaningful connections, and healthy mindsets. Most importantly AMI’s will provide a safe space for all participants to go on a journey of self-discovery.

The intention with this internship is to provide experiential job training for teens who want to work in early childhood or other camp based fields. This position is designed to train AMI’s for a paid position at Hearty Roots as an Adventure Mentor in future summer seasons. We also designed this internship as an opportunity to go towards volunteer hours needed for graduation, or to be used as a work trade experience for a teen coastal campout.

Click here to learn more about the position!


Session 13: Sunbeam Adventure Day Camp
Aug
14
to Aug 18

Session 13: Sunbeam Adventure Day Camp

  • Mon, Aug 14, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Aug 18, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • YMCA Baldwin Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A week of nature exploration, swimming, paddleboarding, low ropes course challenges, creative expression, connection building, and more for all campers ages 12-15 years who are neurologically and/or physically diverse.

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Aug
7
to Aug 11

Session 12: Sunbeam Adventure Day Camp

  • Mon, Aug 7, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Aug 11, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • YMCA Baldwin Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A week of nature exploration, swimming, paddleboarding, low ropes course challenges, creative expression, connection building, and more for all campers ages 8-11 years who are neurologically and/or physically diverse.

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Session 10: Inland Explorers Adventure Day Camp - Mixed Gender
Jul
31
to Aug 4

Session 10: Inland Explorers Adventure Day Camp - Mixed Gender

  • Mon, Jul 31, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Aug 4, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A week of nature exploration, fat tire biking, swimming, paddle boarding, creative expression, connection building, and more for male-identifying campers ages 11-12 years old.

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Session 11: Coastal Navigators III Overnight Adventures
Jul
30
to Aug 5

Session 11: Coastal Navigators III Overnight Adventures

  • Sun, Jul 30, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Sat, Aug 5, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

7 days and 6 nights of sea kayak, coastal navigation skill building, island camping, coastal exploration, leadership skill development, and connection building for all campers ages 15+.

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Session 9: Coastal Navigators II Overnight Adventures - Mixed-Gender
Jul
24
to Jul 28

Session 9: Coastal Navigators II Overnight Adventures - Mixed-Gender

  • Mon, Jul 24, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Jul 28, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

5 days and 4 nights of sea kayak and coastal navigation skill building, island camping, coastal exploration, and connection building for male-identifying campers ages 13-14.

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Session 8: Inland Explorers Adventure Day Camp - Girls*
Jul
24
to Jul 28

Session 8: Inland Explorers Adventure Day Camp - Girls*

  • Mon, Jul 24, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Jul 28, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A week of nature exploration, fat tire biking, swimming, paddle boarding, creative expression, connection building, and more for female-identifying campers ages 11-12 years old.

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FULL - JOIN WAITLIST - Session 7: Coastal Navigators II Overnight Adventures - Girls*
Jul
17
to Jul 21

FULL - JOIN WAITLIST - Session 7: Coastal Navigators II Overnight Adventures - Girls*

  • Mon, Jul 17, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Jul 21, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

5 days and 4 nights of sea kayak and coastal navigation skill building, island camping, coastal exploration, and connection building for female-identifying campers ages 13-14.

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FULL - JOIN WAITLIST - Session 6: Inland Explorers Adventure Day Camp
Jul
17
to Jul 21

FULL - JOIN WAITLIST - Session 6: Inland Explorers Adventure Day Camp

  • Mon, Jul 17, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Jul 21, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A week of nature exploration, fat tire biking, swimming, paddle boarding, creative expression, connection building, and more for all campers ages 9-10 years old.

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Registration Closed - Session 5: Coastal Navigators I Overnight Adventures - Boys*
Jul
10
to Jul 13

Registration Closed - Session 5: Coastal Navigators I Overnight Adventures - Boys*

  • Mon, Jul 10, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

4 days and 3 nights of sea kayak skill building, camping, coastal exploration, and connection building for male-identifying campers ages 11-12.

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Registration Closed - Session 4: Inland Explorers Adventure Day Camp
Jul
10
to Jul 14

Registration Closed - Session 4: Inland Explorers Adventure Day Camp

  • Mon, Jul 10, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Jul 14, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A week of nature exploration, fat tire biking, swimming, paddle boarding, creative expression, connection building, and more for all campers ages 9-10 years old.

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FULL - JOIN WAITLIST - Session 3: Coastal Navigators I Overnight Adventures - Girls*
Jul
3
to Jul 6

FULL - JOIN WAITLIST - Session 3: Coastal Navigators I Overnight Adventures - Girls*

  • Mon, Jul 3, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Thu, Jul 6, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

4 days and 3 nights of sea kayak skill building, camping, coastal exploration, and connection building for female-identifying campers ages 11-12.

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Session 2: Mini Roots Adventure Day Camp
Jul
3
to Jul 7

Session 2: Mini Roots Adventure Day Camp

  • Mon, Jul 3, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Jul 7, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Oak Point Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A week of nature exploration, creative expression, connection building, and more for all campers ages 6-8 years old.

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FULL- JOIN WAITLIST - Session 1: Mini Roots Adventure Day Camp
Jun
26
to Jun 30

FULL- JOIN WAITLIST - Session 1: Mini Roots Adventure Day Camp

  • Mon, Jun 26, 2023 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Jun 30, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Oak Point Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A week of nature exploration, creative expression, connection building, and more for all campers ages 6-8 years old.

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