SUMMER 2024 DAY & OVERNIGHT CAMP CATALOG
Celebrating Summer With Programs for All Ages!
Welcome to Marin GreenPlay Camp!
Whether this is your kiddo's first camp or they’ve tried all the rest, with Marin GreenPlay Camp, you've found more than a camp.
Marin GreenPlay Camp is a 15 year old camp community of dedicated and talented people offering experiences in science and wonder and in nature and adventure, created to grow with your child and leave them with memories they'll never forget.
DAY CAMPS
For (incoming) Grades K-2
WATERSHED WARRIORS™
Nearby Experiences in Nature
Developmentally appropriate, place-based, observational, fun, wonder-filled, hands-on learning experiences in nature.
Offered June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9
$595/week (full day) | $350/week (half day)
Full Day 9AM-4PM or Half Day 9AM-1PM
FREE Extended Care Always Available 8:30-9AM & 4-5PM
PEANUT & NUT-FREE CAMP
WATERSHED WARRIORS™
Drop off/Pick up locations as noted below
Our littlest campers love to play and to invent, and Marin’s green places are the perfect place to search for fairy houses and imagine you are the king or queen of the forest. Your child will come home happy and full of stories. The dirty knees will say it all - our Watershed Warriors program truly allows your child the chance to connect with nature. The Watershed Warriors program is organized exploring, unorganized exploring, theme-based games, waste-free crafts, moments of giving back to the community, friendship-making, and sensory-based fun!
Tiburon Bay Adventures June 24-28. Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon. This week we’ll explore the crabby beaches of Tiburon, watching for bat rays, egrets and herons at low tide. We’ll explore McKegney Field for signs of insects and gophers and fly kites at Linear Park. On Friday afternoon we’ll take the local bus to Downtown Tiburon and check out the history of Tiburon with a visit to the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum, returning to our beloved Blackie on the bus again. We’ll work on a service project this week as well. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
Green Gulch Farm Fun June 24-28. Muir Beach. Your child can’t wait to spend a week at the magical farm by the beach, Green Gulch Farm. Campers will explore the farm in the morning followed by a full afternoon of fun at Muir Beach in the afternoon. DROP OFF: Green Gulch Parking Lot, Muir Beach. PICK UP: Green Gulch Parking Lot (half day campers), Muir Beach Parking Lot (full day campers)
Tiburon Bay Adventures July 8-12. Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon. This week we’ll explore the crabby beaches of Tiburon, watching for bat rays, egrets and herons at low tide. We’ll explore McKegney Field for signs of insects and gophers and fly kites at Linear Park. On Friday afternoon we’ll take the local bus to Downtown Tiburon and check out the history of Tiburon with a visit to the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum, returning to our beloved Blackie on the bus again. We’ll work on a service project this week as well. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
Ross Valley Adventures July 8-12. Various locations in Greenbrae, Ross, Larkspur & Kentfield. This week we’ll explore Corte Madera Creek and its tributaries, learning about the watershed and all of the creatures who live within it. Games and artwork featuring the water cycle, the history of the area and the local flora and fauna will be our primary focus along with light hiking and imaginative play. We'll work with Marin County Parks on a project this week. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Various locations in Greenbrae, Ross, Larkspur & Kentfield including Creekside Park
Bayside Tracks Mill Valley July 15-19. Mill Valley. So much life takes place in the marsh. This week we’ll learn about marsh plants and animals, play games and create stories, and all without getting stuck in the mud! We’ll venture from our drop-off and pick-up point across from the Mill Valley Public Safety Building on Hamilton Drive to points all along Richardson Bay. We’ll clean up trash from the marsh and find tennis balls from the dog park and learn about keeping our watershed clean - for us and for all of the creatures who call it home. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Bayfront Park, Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley
Ross Valley Adventures July 15-19. Various locations in Greenbrae, Ross, Larkspur & Kentfield. This week we’ll explore Corte Madera Creek and its tributaries, learning about the watershed and all of the creatures who live within it. Games and artwork featuring the water cycle, the history of the area and the local flora and fauna will be our primary focus along with light hiking and imaginative play. We'll work with Marin County Parks on a project this week. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Various locations in Greenbrae, Ross, Larkspur & Kentfield including Creekside Park
Mill Valley Creeks & Canyons July 22-26. Mill Valley. This week we'll explore Mill Valley's watershed and learn about the critters who call it home. We'll learn about the water cycle and the plants that depend on it. Through super fun nature games, interpretive hikes, art, free exploration and restoration projects, this week shows your child that we can’t live without clean water and a healthy watershed. We will also explore some of the magical Steps, Lanes and Paths of Mill Valley that need our love as some are being forgotten. Our service work this week will be working with the Mill Valley Streamkeepers. Likely locations: Old Mill Park, Cascade Park, Edgewood Park, Blithedale Park, Boyle Park and Miller Grove. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Old Mill Park Playground, Downtown Mill Valley
Tiburon Bay Adventures July 22-26. Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon. This week we’ll explore the crabby beaches of Tiburon, watching for bat rays, egrets and herons at low tide. We’ll explore McKegney Field for signs of insects and gophers and fly kites at Linear Park. On Friday afternoon we’ll take the local bus to Downtown Tiburon and check out the history of Tiburon with a visit to the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum, returning to our beloved Blackie on the bus again. We’ll work on a service project this week as well. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
Tennessee Valley Adventures July 29-August 2. Tennessee Valley. Birds are easy to spot, especially if you know their habitat, prey and song. This week, campers will make observations about the smallest and largest birds and all of the birds in between and learn how to spy them in the tall grass, trees and sky. How to tell the difference between a raven and a crow, a hawk and a vulture? No problem for the youngest budding birdwatcher. We'll explore all of the trails in the area with short daily hikes and a longer hike to the lagoon and beach on Friday (no swimming). DROP OFF/PICK UP: Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Ross Valley Adventures July 29-August 2. Various locations in Greenbrae, Ross, Larkspur & Kentfield. This week we’ll explore Corte Madera Creek and its tributaries, learning about the watershed and all of the creatures who live within it. Games and artwork featuring the water cycle, the history of the area and the local flora and fauna will be our primary focus along with light hiking and imaginative play. We'll work with Marin County Parks on a project this week. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Various locations in Greenbrae (Niven Park), Ross (Natalie Coffin Greene Park), Larkspur (Dolliver/Dark Park) & Kentfield (Creekside Park)
Summer Salute August 5-9. Corte Madera/Tiburon. We'll bid goodbye to summer with explorations of Ring Mountain focusing on the special plants and animals that live on this hillside surrounded by amazing bay views. The wonderful winter rains will bring small creeks to life for us to explore, and we'll learn the secrets of the praying mantis and the fence lizards among other animals. We'll visit ancient Coast Miwok sites and check out the interesting rock formations. Light hiking with plentiful games and special stories will make up most of our time together. We'll work with Marin County Parks on a project this week. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Various trailheads at Ring Mountain
Tiburon Bay Adventures August 5-9. Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon. This week we’ll explore the crabby beaches of Tiburon, watching for bat rays, egrets and herons at low tide. We’ll explore McKegney Field for signs of insects and gophers and fly kites at Linear Park. On Friday afternoon we’ll take the local bus to Downtown Tiburon and check out the history of Tiburon with a visit to the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum, returning to our beloved Blackie on the bus again. We’ll work on a service project this week as well. DROP OFF/PICK UP: Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
NEW FOR 2024
For (incoming) Grades 3-6
THE GREENPLAY EXPERIENCE CAMP™
Each Day Is a New Adventure
This camp allows our more experienced campers the chance to try out our menu of weekly offerings with a daily taste of each of our Digital Natives™, Ride Five™, Rock Five™ and much more . . .
Offered June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9
Full Day 9AM-4PM
FREE Extended Care Available Beginning at 8:30 AM and Ending at 5:00PM
PEANUT & NUT-FREE CAMP
REGISTER HERE!
THE GREENPLAY EXPERIENCE™
$645/wk (full day)
Drop off/Pick up at Mill Valley Middle School Skate Park
We provide van transportation to all locations. Scheduled activities include
MONDAYS: A day of our Digital Natives™ camp, tablets provided, with geocaching, using nature apps, bioblitzing and nature journaling.
TUESDAYS: Outdoor rock climbing with our Rock Five™ professionally guided climbing camp.
WEDNESDAYS: Kayaking in Sausalito in the morning and a scavenger hunt at the Bay Model Museum in the afternoon, along with some games on the lawn.
THURSDAYS: Use binoculars (provided) to learn how to birdwatch with our founder Julie and find out why people love the Japanese art of forest bathing.
FRIDAYS: Boogie boarding and beach fun a la our Ride Five™ camp, including tidepooling with our founder Julie in the mornings (weeks of June 24 and July 8 only due to the tidal calendar). We’ll do a beach clean up today to give back to the Earth.
For (incoming) Grades 3-6
DIGITAL NATIVES COMMUNITY SCIENTIST & GEOCACHING CAMP™
Technology in Nature
Nature-focused apps help connect today’s tech savvy kids to the outdoors
Offered July 29-August 2, August 5-9
Full Day 9AM-4PM
FREE Extended Care Available Beginning at 8:30 AM and Ending at 5:00PM
PEANUT & NUT-FREE CAMP
REGISTER HERE!
DIGITAL NATIVES CAMP™
$550/wk (full day)
SOUTHERN MARIN (Drop off/Pick up at various trailheads in Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Tiburon)
This week features adventures in geocaching, the world’s largest treasure hunt, in some of the most beautiful places in Southern Marin. Campers love working together to use the Geocaching app to find caches filled with treasure as they discover the natural world where the caches are hidden. Campers will become familiar with using both a manual and digital compass as part of the fun. We’ll also try out bird, bug and plant identification apps and learn to collect data about the plants and animals that live in our area and learn what being a “community scientist” means. We’ll use iNaturalist to help gather data for several ongoing local research projects and learn what a bioblitz is and how campers and their families can participate. Campers will also learn to use AllTrails to learn how to plan your family’s next hike. We provide all of the technology needed for this week but campers can bring their phones or tablets (must be connected to a 4G or 5G network) equipped with the apps we’ll use if they wish. No van transportation this week, we will meet in convenient locations in or near Mill Valley.
For (incoming) Grades 3-6
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER & COYOTE CAMP™
The Camp for Kids AND Dogs
Exciting place-based, canine-focused adventures in nature designed to build confidence and knowledge.
Offered July 15-19, July 22-26
Full Day 9AM-4PM
FREE Extended Care Available Beginning at 8:30 AM and Ending at 5:00PM
PEANUT & NUT-FREE CAMP
REGISTER HERE!
DOG DAYS™
$550/wk (full day)
MILL VALLEY (Drop off/Pick up at various trailheads in Mill Valley)
Partnering with Marin County’s finest dog trainers, and meeting with local dog rescuers, Golden Gate Parks Conservancy staff and others,
we'll get out on the trails and find out what's involved in choosing the right trails for a hike with your dog, how to walk dogs, and all of the etiquette involved with sharing the trails with wildlife and other people and their pets. Our goal is to keep the trails open for our furry friends by creating good stewards of the land and responsible dog owners. Campers can but don’t need to have their own dog or bring their own dog to camp at least once this week after passing a simple screening process developing by our dog training expert. In the past we’ve worked with trainers Michelle Stern, Ally Stoops, Tricia Breen, Trish King and Rebecca Bradford. We share the dogs at camp, so all campers will have a chance to walk a dog every day.
We’ll also begin to understand the natural history of the coyotes that are our neighbors through meeting with wildlife experts, how to coexist peacefully with them and tips for keeping our furry friends safe from these majestic creatures who are helping to keep rats at bay. We’ll do some litter clean ups along the way. No van transportation this week, we will meet in convenient locations in or near Mill Valley.
Many families use this camp as a way to figure out whether their kids and family are “dog ready!”
For Grades 3-6
RIDE FIVE™
Kayaking, Boogieboarding & Beach Fun Camp
Exciting beach fun including kayaking, boogie boarding, games, tidepooling (low tide weeks only) and more!
Offered June 24-28, July 8-12
Full Day 9AM-5PM
PEANUT & NUT-FREE CAMP
REGISTER HERE!
RIDE FIVE™
$645/wk (full day)
Drop off/Pick up at Mill Valley Middle School Skate Park
This camp treats your child to three days of boogie boarding at Muir Beach or Stinson Beach, one morning of kayaking in Sausalito followed by a scavenger hunt at the Bay Model Museum and a unique exploration and service experience day with Marin County Parks at Kent Island in Bolinas. We provide van transportation to all locations.
For Grades 3-6
ROCK STRONG™
Outdoor Rock Climbing Plus Mindfulness (Karate, Yoga & Meditation)
Offered July 8-12, July 15-19
Full Day 9AM-5PM
PEANUT & NUT-FREE CAMP
Grades 3-6
$695/wk (full day)
Drop off/Pick up at Mill Valley Middle School Skate Park
REGISTER HERE!
Three full days of safe, professionally-guided, skill building outdoor top rope climbing and bouldering for beginners and advanced climbers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays plus two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) consisting of one 90 minute karate session in the morning and one session in the afternoon in collaboration with Sensei Will Yturriaga’s Martial Arts Academy of Marin, and a session on each non-climbing day with local professional yoga instructors! Exposure to a simple meditation practice is also part of the experience. We provide van transportation to all locations.
For Grades 3-6 & 7-12
ROCK FIVE™
Outdoor Rock Climbing Camp
Safe, professionally-guided, skill building top rope climbing and bouldering for beginners and advanced climbers.
Climbers will be evaluated on the first day of camp and moved into the group that is the best fit for their skill level.
We provide van transportation to all locations.
Offered June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9
Full Day 9AM-5PM
PEANUT & NUT-FREE CAMP
ROCK FIVE™ LEVEL ONE
Grades 3-6 or 7-12
$725/wk (full day)
Drop off/Pick up at Mill Valley Middle School Skate Park
New climbers get a full five days of learning beginning climbing skills from AMGA certified Single Pitch Instructors at Ring Mountain and in the Berkeley Hills, Mickey's Beach, Sunset Boulders & Castle Rock, the Bay Area's most popular climbing areas. This is a mixed age group of no more than 10 climbers.
ROCK FIVE™ ADVANCED
Grades 3-6 or 7-12
$725/wk (full day)
Drop off/Pick up at Mill Valley Middle School Skate Park
Experienced climbers get a full five days of learning advanced climbing skills from AMGA certified Single Pitch Instructors in the Berkeley Hills, Mickey's Beach, Sunset Boulders & Castle Rock, the Bay Area's most challenging climbing areas. The Advanced group differs from Level 1 in that the climbers will start climbing more quickly, get more climbs in, learn to climb with more technique and harder. This is a mixed age group of no more than 10 climbers.
Did you know the highest quality climbing instructors available in the industry come from all over the country to work with Marin GreenPlay Camp?
Click here to read in Climbing Magazine about our instructor David Katzenmeyer’s August 2023 feat: 20 Classics in 20 Days: 224 pitches of technical rock, 63,000 feet of elevation gain, 140 miles of hiking, 2.5 hours of canoeing in California, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
For (incoming) Grades 6-12*
ROCK BEYOND™: TAHOE KIDS
Overnight Outdoor Rock Climbing Camp
Safe, professionally-guided, advanced skill building top rope climbing and bouldering in some of the most spectacular climbing areas in Tahoe for kids starting Grades 6-12* in the fall. Climbers will stay in a large, fully-equipped vacation home where they will have their own comfy bed and awesome food.
All climbing equipment will be provided, and more details and packing list will be sent after registration. This will be a week a group of lucky young climbers will never forget!
Offered June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9
$2095/wk (all inclusive)
Depart Mill Valley, Monday, 9AM Return Mill Valley, Friday, 5PM
3:1 Camper to Guide Ratio Min Group Size 6 - Max Group Size 11 2-3 Guides depending on final group size
PEANUT & NUT-FREE CAMP
*younger children may participate - please contact us
For (incoming) Grades 6-12*
ROCK BEYOND™: TAHOE FAMILIES
Overnight Outdoor Rock Climbing Camp
Safe, professionally-guided, advanced skill building top rope climbing and bouldering in some of the most spectacular climbing areas in Tahoe for families with kids starting Grades 6-12* in the fall. Families will stay in camp-arranged inn lodgings with in-house/nearby healthy food options and provide their own transportation (lodging, food and transportation costs not included in camp fees). We provide expert-level climbing instruction and lunch. All climbing equipment will be provided.
3 day weekend experiences throughout the summer
Offered June 28-30, July 12-14, July 19-21, July 26-28, August 2-4, August 9-11
$995 per participant
4:1 Participant to Guide Ratio
*younger children may participate - please contact us
ROCK FIVE, ROCK & RIDE, ROCK STRONG and ROCK BEYOND CLIMBING CURRICULUM
Please contact us to book a weekend or weeklong climbing trip for your family or group of friends!
For GreenPlay Youth Leaders Training for middle and high school students, click here.
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