Happy Summer! Thank you to all who joined us for summer camp. We had a blast!
Our Three Types of Camps: We welcome campers 3-11 years old
Family Camps for campers 3-5 years old - $30
These camps are family friendly, meaning that they are quick (2 hours), one morning (not a big commitment), siblings are welcome, a caregiver stays with the child, and all the activities are geared toward our youngest learners. We are proud that our family camps are some of the only summer camps in the Greenville area for the youngest campers. Many families come to camp to check out our space, and see if our Fall Early Nature School classes may be something their child would enjoy. Please see specific camp descriptions below.
Nature School Camp for campers 5-7 years old - $135
These camps are made especially for campers who are ready for drop off, and some independence, but need a safe, kind and nurturing environment. We have a lot of fun, throw in some play based learning, build in time for free play, mud kitchen magic, a lot of movement and serious fun. For Roots and Wings Nature School, this is "prime time", our sweet spot in educating and entertaining kids. Please see specific camp descriptions below.
Nature School for Bigs for campers 8-11 years old - $135
We call it "Camps for Bigs", but we don't think they are too old for silliness, belly laughs, pure curiosity, funky creativity, building forts or making up games. We value a slow and long childhood at Roots and Wings, and we have no interest in growing kids too quickly. Here, campers can be themselves. Friendships can grow. Ideas can be shared and kids work together. This is such a fun, vibrant, inquisitive and beautiful age for kids, and we embrace that. Please see specific camp descriptions below.
2025 Summer Camps
The Three Little Pigs Family Camp
Big Bad vs Three Pigs: A Snortroom Drama Nature School Camp for Bigs
The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf Nature School Camp
June 5th 9:00-11:00 $30
Little Pig...Oh, Little Pig...Let me in! Why can't the Big Bad Wolf and the Pigs get along? Maybe they need some help from us. We pigs will "build" houses, tell the story with puppets and have a friendly wolf scavenger hunt. This camp is perfect for children 3-5. The caregiver stays with the child, and siblings are welcome. We are proud that these are some of the first summer camps kids do. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf Nature School Camp
Big Bad vs Three Pigs: A Snortroom Drama Nature School Camp for Bigs
The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf Nature School Camp
June 2nd - 4th 9:00-12:00 $135
Was he so bad? We will spend time with the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf story, as well as other story tale characters who may have been falsely accused of doing bad things. Did Goldilocks have a good reason to break baby bear's chair? Our campers will delve into fractured fairy tales by acting them out, creating their own, and changing the endings of familiar tales. On the last day, this group will spend time watching the trial of the Big Bad Wolf vs the Three Pigs and get to decide the fate of Big Bad. This camp is always filled with lots of laughs and silliness. We recommend this drop off camp for children 5-7 years old. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
Big Bad vs Three Pigs: A Snortroom Drama Nature School Camp for Bigs
Big Bad vs Three Pigs: A Snortroom Drama Nature School Camp for Bigs
Big Bad vs Three Pigs: A Snortroom Drama Nature School Camp for Bigs
June 2nd - 4th 9:00-12:00 $135
Was the Big Bad Wolf Framed? Student attorneys will think up questions, check the crime scene, interview witnesses like Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Granny and others. . A little acting, a little police work, costume creations, howling drama, and laughs that will make you snort are all on the docket. A police detective will speak to the students about their real life job. Students learn new vocabulary, collect evidence, defend the wolf, take testimony and the judge has to keep the snort room in order. Students participate in a mock trial on the last day, with the nature school students serving as jurors. Order in the court! We recommend this camp for children 8-11 years old. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
Bee Happy! Family Camp
Pollinator Party Nature School Camp for Bigs
Big Bad vs Three Pigs: A Snortroom Drama Nature School Camp for Bigs
June 12th 9:00-11:00 $30
How do we welcome pollinators into our yard? We will be buzzing with activity as we become butterflies that pollinate our flowers and fruits. We'll make beautiful wings, study the butterflies life cycle in a vivid, hands on way, study symmetry by making a giant butterfly, and act out the Very Hungry Caterpillar in a silly way. We are proud that these are some of the first summer camps kids of a kid's life! This camp is perfect for children 3-5. The caregiver stays with the child, and siblings are welcome. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
Pollination Nation Nature School Camp
Pollinator Party Nature School Camp for Bigs
Pollinator Party Nature School Camp for Bigs
June 9th - 11th 9:00-12:00 $135
We are here for the Bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Butterflies and Moths! We are nature's superheroes, saving pollinators, building spaces for them to thrive, and making change right in our backyards. We are inspired by our student's interest in pollinators and pollinator gardens. Students will learn how to support local wildlife, the importance of our keystone plants for pollinators in our area, and help create a monarch waystation. This is going to take super hero power, so campers will create their own nature superhero to help them with this challenge. We achieve a "pollination nation" by teaching and inspiring our children about the importance of pollinators. Roots and Wings is all in. We recommend this drop off camp for children 5-7 years old. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
Pollinator Party Nature School Camp for Bigs
Pollinator Party Nature School Camp for Bigs
Pollinator Party Nature School Camp for Bigs
June 9th - 11th 9:00-12:00 $135
What makes a pollinator eco system thrive? Campers will delve into how caterpillars, trees, plants, wildlife and people are connected to that ecosystem. We'll learn about keystone plants and host plants and set up a moth viewing station. We use our building skills to create bug houses, bird baths, and bee drinking stations. We work to create a monarch butterfly way station...and best of all, campers learn how to bring these things that support pollinators to their own backyard. Campers will be inspired by pollinators and will have the skills and knowledge to inspire others. Our campers will get to share their skills with our Nature School campers, empowering younger students to join the pollinator party! We recommend this camp for children 8-11 years old. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
It's A Pirate's Life For Me Family Camp
Arrrr Matey, Pirate Camp for Nature School Scalawags
Arrrr Matey, Pirate Camp for Nature School Scalawags
June 19th 9:00-11:00 $30
Calling all little scalawags...we embark on a journey upon the open seas! We'll need a ship, a treasure map, and a hat, of course. Little pirates invade nature school searching for a treasure, racing through obstacles on a quest to find a treasure hidden on the trail. All fun, nothing scary. This is always one of our favorite camps every year. This camp is perfect for children 3-5. The caregiver stays with the child, and siblings are welcome. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
Arrrr Matey, Pirate Camp for Nature School Scalawags
Arrrr Matey, Pirate Camp for Nature School Scalawags
Arrrr Matey, Pirate Camp for Nature School Scalawags
June 16th - 18th 9:00-12:00 $135
Ahoy! First we need a ship. Next, a treasure map and some doubloons (That's pirate lingo for coins.) We will set sail for a treasure, learning about some real pirates, becoming pirates ourselves, and searching for a treasure. Campers will love building a ship, learning to talk like a pirate and keeping the treasure away from Blackbeard. Pirates create an obstacle course that sure to test the skills of all sea dogs. We recommend this drop off camp for children 5-7 years old. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
Red, White and Blue Messy Art Family Camp
Paul Revere's Ride Nature School Camp for Bigs
Red, White and Blue Messy Art Family Camp
June 26th 9:00-11:00 $30
Messy Art is always one of the favorite camps for littles at Roots and Wings. We give it a patriotic twist this year as we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July. All the messy art that's tricky to do at home, like tie dye, splatter paint, chalk crushing, paint soup (?) ...and this year, it's red, white and blue. Come on, little firecrackers, lets make a mess! We are proud that these are some of the first summer camps kids of a kid's life! This camp is perfect for children 3-5. The caregiver stays with the child, and siblings are welcome. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
Stars and Stripes Nature School Camp
Paul Revere's Ride Nature School Camp for Bigs
Red, White and Blue Messy Art Family Camp
June 23rd -25th 9:00-12:00 $135
We'll take a trip to the past and learn skills that were needed in colonial times. Clothes making, simple games like marbles and checkers, and weaving are in the plan. We've invited George Washington to join us, we expect to ring the Liberty Bell, and for sure we'll need a lantern for Paul Revere's ride. We conclude our camp with a life size flat patriot museum. Be a yankee-Doodle Dandy and Join us for some revolutionary fun. We recommend this drop off camp for children 5-7 years old. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.
Paul Revere's Ride Nature School Camp for Bigs
Paul Revere's Ride Nature School Camp for Bigs
Paul Revere's Ride Nature School Camp for Bigs
June 23rd - 25th 9:00-12:00 $135
The British are coming! "Listen My children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere." Who was Paul Revere? What is legend, what is true? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry were true patriots, but did you know that there were women who fought for independence, too? We'll learn a little history and have some fun acting out Revere's historic ride. We'll create lanterns to light the old north church and set up our encampment. Old fashioned crafts like hammered tin and silhouette art will cover the walls of the museum. Our campers will be all set to give a 4th of July history lesson. "One if by land, two if by sea" We recommend this camp for children 8-11 years old. Register by using the 'sign up' button above.