Summer Camp Details

Camp Experience

Our drop-off Nature Camp blends guided activities with plenty of time for open-ended exploration. Through hands-on experiences in the outdoors, children build a meaningful connection to the natural world while nurturing their creativity and curiosity.

Our play-based approach supports early learning, strengthens gross motor skills, and encourages social-emotional growth. Campers collaborate with peers, practice communication, take safe risks, think critically, and build resilience as they navigate real-world challenges in nature.

Camp may get muddy, messy, or both! 

Camp Routine

9:00am Arrival / Bathroom / Introductions

9:30 - 10:00am Hiking

10:00 - 10:30am Lesson on the trail / snack

10:30 - 11:00am Hike back

11:00am Bathroom

11:00 - 12:00pm Open play in Nature Space

12:00pm Dismissal / Dismissal snack

Camper Supplies to Bring / Wear

  • Weather-appropriate play clothes

  • Shoes- hiking sandals or hiking shoes

  • Sun hat

  • Small personal hiking pack (about 10L)

  • Full reusable water bottle

  • 2 snacks in reusable containers

  • Change of clothes (including socks & underwear)

  • Preferred sunscreen & insect repellent

  • (Optional) change of shoes

Camp Policies

WEATHER AND MAKE-UP CAMP

CAMP RUNS IN ALL WEATHER (even the rain and snow!)

Camp runs in temperatures with a forecasted “Feels Like" at or above 20° Fahrenheit and at or below 100° Fahrenheit.

Camp will be cancelled if dangerous weather is forecasted.

If a camp day is canceled by Foothills Little Explorers, an email will be sent out at least 1 hour before the start time.  Refunds will be given if the camp is canceled. 

  • Please check your email 1 hr before EVERY camp day. 

CANCELATION/ REFUND POLICY

EMAIL us at foothillslittleexplorers@gmail.com at least 24 hours BEFORE camp begins if you will not make it to camp.

There will be no refunds or credits for a missed camp day.

PARKING DIRECTIONS

Use 820 NC 126 Morganton, NC 28655, for the address. Park in the gravel parking spaces. You will walk up the stairs to the Foothills Little Explorers Nature School sign.