SUMMER CAMP
Open to K-5th/Incoming 6th graders
ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR THE 2023 SEASON.
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Create wonderful and lasting memories on our farm
At Camp SHINE your child(ren) may find themselves connecting with the land, with the animals, and with other children while they build relationships and joyful memories. Fall in love with nature, forge new friendships, learn new skills and enjoy the beauty and magic of childhood.
We will be weaving the SHINE Curriculum into an appreciation of the outdoors as your children learn practical tools for resiliency, emotional intelligence, conscious leadership/kindness and discovering how to listen to their own inner voice.
Camp is open to children from Kindergarten through 5th (incoming 6th) graders.
Check out our Jr. Camp Counselor Program for older kids: DETAILS + ENROLLMENT HERE
A little taste of
What Camp SHINE is about
Farm Life
Yes! Located in the hills of Martinez, CA, we enjoy farm life with chickens, mini ponies, horses, and a bunny! It is not uncommon for the children to enjoy art or chat with a chicken tucked under their arm. We collect eggs, groom ponies, and feed the animals. The children LOVE spending time on the farm!
Herbs & Holistic Health
We teach children the power of plants! At Camp SHINE, we are bringing back the tradition of holistic health by educating our youth on how to use herbs and their unique properties to support our bodies. This program is mainly taught by guest teacher Andrea Telfer Karbo FNP, a functional practitioner and founder of The Remedy.
Horsemanship & Riding
Through working with horses, children experience being calm and confident leaders. They discover reading the language of a horse and how to be aware of their surroundings, a huge life skill! They also learn to groom, tend, and ride our two horses, Marty and Piper.
Mindfulness & Connection
Your children will get a chance to connect with one another in a safe container and learn the importance of listening to each other and themselves. We will explore self-responsibility and the power in our choices. We seek to build critical thinkers, forge strong friendships and a cultivate a culture of thoughtfulness and upliftment.
Nature-Inspired Art
These are not your typical “kid art” projects. They will use high quality, natural products to create works of art that are inspiring and beautiful. They will whittle walking sticks, sand, assemble and paint bird houses, create pottery, do natural dying and so much more! We often bring in the expert in their field to teach the children a new skillset they can enjoy for years to come.
Camp SHINE Summer Program includes (but is not limited to)…
- Farm animals, collecting eggs, grooming mini ponies, feeding the animals, and getting dirty with life on the farm.
- Holistic Health Education with guest teachers and experts in their field of in Naturopathic Medicine, Functional Medicine and Herbalism.
- Biodiverse gardening + the art of growing our own food.
- Horseback riding, learning to be confident and calm leaders.
- Hiking and exploring
- Taking a dip in the pool to cool off and enjoy one another’s company.
- Art + self-expression with nature-based good quality art material.
- Making lemonade from the lemon tree!
- Games and so much more!
Sample Summer Day in the Life at Camp SHINE!
Our days look something like:
9:00am – 9:30am:
Circle | Socialize`
9:30am – 10:45am:
Snack | Main Lesson
(horseback riding, art, projects, building, hiking, etc.)
10:45am – 12:00pm:
FARM LIFE
12:00pm:
Lunch
12:30pm – 1:30pm:
Pool
1:45pm – 2pm:
Closing Circle
Group A – Horses (Tuesdays)
Group B – Horses (Thursdays)
Wednesdays are Guest Teacher day!
Please note:
Camps are held Mondays-Thursdays
Group A – 9am – 2pm
Group B – 10:30am – 3:30pm
Aftercare – add-on until 5pm
Dig into the
SHINE Curriculum
Freedom & exploration in a safe and nurturing environment.
All while enjoying the great outdoors, we weave in the SHINE Curriculum, teaching the kids the power in their choices. We share with the kids the freedom in self responsibility, self-awareness, and the art of self-counseling. We create a safe and friendly environment for the kids to express themselves. We are dedicated to creating a culture of kindness, where people are celebrated and valued. We instill in the children that they are born special! Our goal is to help create resilient and self-assured children so they can shine as they were born to do!
In addition, the philosophy and the foundation of our program is that it is child lead. Although we have clear activities and plans, we always leave plenty of room for the creative imagination and child lead activities. We are here to light a spark as opposed to filling a bucket!
We also believe that true health stems from a deep connected to nature and realizing our part in our ecosystem. Our mission is to help children take excellent care of our planet and enjoy/appreciate the beauty that surrounds us all.
Down to the 2023
Summer Camp Details
SUMMER 2024 DATES
Session 1
June 10 – June 13
Session 2
June 17 – June 20
Session 3
June 24 – June 27
Session 4
July 8 – July 11
Session 5
July 15 – July 18
Session 6
July 22 – July 25
Session 7
July 29 – August 1
Pricing
Two Groups + Aftercare
Offered for each week of camp
GROUP A | 9am-2pm
Investment: $528
Aftercare until 5PM: Additional $192/session*
Group B | 10:30am-3:30pm
Investment: $528
Aftercare until 5pm: Additional $96/session*
*We do not offer per-day aftercare.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE –
Contact us at hello@campshine.com for details
Early-Bird Specials
DAY 1 | FebrUary 9, 2023
15% OFF
Use code: 15%OFFCAMP
DAY 2 | FebrUary 10, 2023
10% OFF
Use code: 10%OFFCAMP
DAY 3 | FebrUary 11, 2023
10% OFF
Use code: 10%OFFCAMP
SIBLING DISCOUNT | After Feb 11
5% OFF
Use code: SIBLINGDISCOUNT
Sibling discount cannot be combined with the early-bird discount.
5% sibling discount can be used when enrolling more than one child.
*Discounts apply to tuition only and are not applied to aftercare costs.
Expert Tip:
If you are enrolling in more than 1 week, we strongly encourage signing up for 2 consecutive sessions.
We have found children who come consecutively really benefit from their time that much more! We continued with our weekly option as we know summer is busy for many families and we wanted to provide flexibility and choice.
Details by email:
Once you register for Camp you will receive a welcome letter
a week prior to your start date with all the details of your week at camp! This will give you an idea of what we will be up to and what the main lesson is for that week.
Parents’ Corner:
Login, view payment info, schedules, etc.
You can always hop over to the parent’s corner (link in top navigation of our site) to login in your enrollment account.
Please note:
- Upon registration, you will receive an email requesting your e-signature of the Camp SHINE Waiver. This MUST be signed prior to camp or your child will not be allowed to attend.
- Cancellations must be made 2 weeks prior to your camp date or the guardian is responsible for full tuition.
- There is a $50 fee for cancellations.
- Should you miss camp for any reason we do not refund or credit, this may include vacations, make up days, illness or unforeseen incidents.
- We are not responsible for lost items at camp.
We strive to include everyone.
SPONSORSHIP:
Interested and able to donate toward our scholarship fund? Be sure to add this on to your enrollment when signing up.
Thank you to our shining community for your ongoing generosity!
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Camp SHINE offers 1 scholarship per session for a family truly in need. Please join the waitlist and we will notify you if you are selected. Please note – the waitlist does not guarantee you a spot. It is first come first serve.
Yes, please add my info:
I’d like our family to be considered for a scholarship opportunity for Camp SHINE.
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“Love, joy, and friends”
Mia had a wonderful time at Camp Shine and can’t wait to go again! Stephanie and Lauren are very caring and warm leaders and their messages of self-love come at a perfect time. Camp Shine is all about love, joy and friends — what we value most!
-ANONYMOUS PARENT
“Everything you want for your child”
Camp shine is everything you want for your child. It’s nature inspired, heart focused, well- rounded, and earthy. Every child yearns for the experiences camp shine offers. We are blessed to have camp shine in our community fostering our future.
-ANONYMOUS PARENT
“Super fun”
“I am really glad I did this because it was super FUN and helpful in real-life situations.”
-FEMALE, AGE 13
SOME OF OURMain Lessonsmay be:
(Each week there is 1 horseback riding day + Guest Teacher)
- Holistic Health
- Horseback riding
- Leather working
- Pottery
- Weaving
- Wet felting
- Painting
- Woodworking Projects
- Walking Sticks
- Talent shows/Play
- Hiking + Exploration
- Soap/lotion making
- Biodiverse farming
- Natural Dying
- Tree House Building
+ so much more!
SummerCamp FAQ
Is Camp SHINE for boys and girls?
What is the location of Camp SHINE?
How many kids are in each session?
How does it work with mixed ages?
Do you provide a buddy option so friends can enroll together?
Will my child feel left out if they don’t know anyone or come with a friend to Camp?
We have had many kids come to camp “alone” but the environment of camp makes it easy to make friends. Our staff is also trained to look for kiddos who need help connecting. No child will ever be left standing alone! EVER! We find many campers meet new friends that are lasting and continue outside of camp 😊
Camp SHINE sounds utopic! Does conflict arise?
What's the supervision like at Camp SHINE?
Do you offer Camp SHINE scholarships?
Each year we give away 5 pay what you can spots at Camp SHINE. Please email us HERE to apply. It’s on a first come first serve basis. When you apply, your name gets added to a list and we will reach out if you are selected.
Does my child need to know how to swim to come to Camp SHINE?
Can My kindergartener come to Camp SHINE?
Camp SHINE is a long day, do the kids get tired?
If I cannot make a day of Camp, do I get reimbursed?
How will the morning and afternoon sessions work?
What is your cancellation policy?
How do you handle horse safety and riding?
We do our best to create a safe environment, however it is important to note, that all animals are unpredictable. We mitigate risk by teaching the children about horses’ safety and how to create an environment that is safe for ourselves and the horse. When your child interacts with the horse it is supervised and 1 to 1.
Do you have Camp SHINE for adults?
