CAMPS & DAILY SCHOOL
The Forest is calling
At Forest Bloom, we believe the forest is not just a place to play—it is a living laboratory, an art studio, and a sanctuary. Whether your child joins us for our Daily Outdoor School or our Seasonal Camps, they are embarking on a "Hero’s Journey" where their heart and mind are free to fly in the heart of San Francisco.
Whether it’s a week of summer discovery or a holiday trek through the winter fog, our camps are anchored in a Natural Pace. We don't rush from activity to activity; we follow the "Hundred Languages" of the children, allowing them the time to truly see the banana slug on the trail, the texture of the redwood bark, and the strength within themselves.
The Daily School Experience
Ages 2–6 years old | Monday - Friday (September-May) | 8:30 am - 4 pm | Golden Gate Park
Our year-round program is a Reggio-Emilia inspired immersion for children ages 2–6. We don't just "visit" nature; we build a community within it. (Smaller groups 10 children or less).
Click the sections below to explore our core pillars…
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Our day follows a gentle, predictable rhythm that honors the child’s pace. We move through Golden Gate Park with intention, leaving space for "The Hundred Languages"—where a child might spend an hour investigating a single spiderweb or charting the movement of the fog.
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Creativity is our pulse. We provide professional-grade materials for clay work, watercolor, and "Loose Parts" play. Once or twice a week, our arts or dance & music specialist joins us to weave song and rhythm into the trees and ends with a mini-sound bath the children play sound healing instruments.
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We are guests of the park. Children learn to be stewards of the Earth through creature identification, hiking, foraging (under expert guidance), and caring for the "Fairy Doors" and hidden corners of our outdoor classroom.
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Climbing "twisty trees," navigating uneven terrain, and building forts are the building blocks of confidence. We support children as they learn to manage risk, solve problems, and trust their own bodies.
Seasonal & Summer Camps
Ages 2.5–8 years old | 9am - 3 pm (before & aftercare available) | Holiday Breaks & Summer (June-August) | San Francisco (A maximum to 25-30 children in a session)
Our camps are high-energy immersions into the magic of the seasons. We take the same "Freedom" philosophy and turn up the volume on adventure.
What a Camp Week Looks Like: From the mud kitchen to sound and music medicine, every day is a new exploration. Campers might find themselves:
Exploring: Mapping hidden trails, climbing streets, visiting the park’s lakes and playgrounds, hiking, playing in the dirt and mud, hunting for cool bugs
Creating: Making fresh smoothies, painting, drawing, special art projects, coloring, dancing, playing instruments, singing, doing yoga, participating in a mini-sound bath, storytelling and daily open-ended art.
A Note for Families: We meet every child exactly where they are in their development. While being potty trained is strongly preferred, it is not required. We invite you to visit our HOW IT WORKSpage to learn about our "Nature Calling" Protocol and how we support bathroom independence in the grove.
Additionally, for our younger explorers who still need a mid-day rest, we provide a peaceful, supervised space for naps amidst the trees, ensuring they have the energy to continue their forest journey.
Curious about what a full day in the forest looks like? Explore our Rhythm of the Day.
guest teaching artists
We invite educators to enrich our days in the forest. Children enjoy dance, song, acro-movement, yoga, playing instruments, mindfulness, sound & music medicine (mini sound baths), story time, foraging walks and more.
One of our regular guest teaching artists is Tine, author of The Divine Coloring Book.