NEW THIS YEAR! 

!! ADDITIONAL WEEK OF 2026 SUMMER NATURE CAMP!!

Please join us from August 24 to August 28 for STEAM Camp at Irvine!

We are happy to announce that Irvine will offer an additional week of Summer Camp for the 2026 season!

  • Camp days are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with the option of before care and after care for an additional fee)
  • Cost of the full week of camp is $500.00 
  • Cost of the individual day of camp is $120.00
  • You child may join for the whole week, or for individual days

This 11th week of camp, from August 24 to August 28 will have two sections:

  • One section for ages 5 to 8
  • One section for ages 9 to 12 

Links to register below!

Full Week of Camp Ages 5 to 8: 

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Week - Full Week Monday to Friday - Ages 5 to 8

Full Week of Camp Ages 9 to 12: 

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Week - Full Week Monday to Friday - Ages 9 to 12

Individual Days Ages 5 to 8: 

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Solar Energy - Monday Only  - Ages 5 to 8

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Wind Energy - Tuesday Only - Ages 5 to 8

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Hydropower - Wednesday Only - Ages 5 to 8

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Soil Science - Thursday Only - Ages 5 to 8

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Biomimicry- Friday Only- Ages 5 to 8

Individual Days Ages 9 to 12: 

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Solar Energy - Monday Only  - Ages 9 to 12

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Wind Energy - Tuesday Only - Ages 9 to 12

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Hydropower - Wednesday Only - Ages 9 to 12

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Soil Science - Thursday Only - Ages 9 to 12

2026 Summer Nature Camp -- STEAM Biomimicry- Friday Only - Ages 9 to 12

 

Please find a description of the camp and the daily themes below! 

August 24th – 28th STEAM Week

Join Irvine for a bonus 11th week of Summer Camp before returning to the school year! This week’s focus will be sustainable energy, nature-inspired engineering, and environmental sciences! Choose a day based off the theme or sign up for the whole week. No matter which day your camper attends, they will be sure to have a blast!

Monday, August 24th – Solar Energy

This camp revolves around the sun and the amazing energy that can be used as electricity for us and helps plants make their food. We will shine light on the process of photosynthesis and discover how we can harness the heat of the sun to prepare some classic camp treats.

Tuesday, August 25th – Wind Energy

Campers will be blown away when they discover the process behind wind turbines and how we can harness the wind in other ways. We will set sail at our wetlands with model boats of our own design and soar to new heights with kites!

Wednesday, August 26th – Hydropower

We will flow through the history of humans harnessing the power of water from water wheels to hydro-electric dams and tidal power plants. Campers will explore firsthand how a dam works and work in teams to create their own.

Thursday, August 27th – Soil Science

This camp digs deep into the science behind soil. From soil composition to creating Berlese funnels to discover how “alive” our soil is, campers will walk away with a better understanding of the dirt beneath their feet and how we can help keep it healthy. 

August, Friday 28th – Biomimicry

Slime molds, Humpback whales and bur seeds…what do these all have in common? They have all inspired human engineering and innovation. Campers will discover the connections between the natural world & technology. Out on the trails we will look for inspiration for our own projects to design and build.