Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12 · $475/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12

Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More

Open space, 10 minutes from downtown Fairfax · $475/week

Nature-based camp exploring the uses of plants for food, medicine, and art through hands-on activities and outdoor

▌ Editor's read The Vilda Nature Project website loads successfully, detailing the 'Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More' day camp for ages 6-12. Vilda Nature Project is a non-profit organization that has been operating for over 10 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp maintains a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6, and explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. While not ACA accredited, the organization emphasizes safety and staff training. Google reviews for Vilda Nature Project average 5.0 stars from 16 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable staff. The program focuses on hands-on learning about plants, including identification, foraging, and traditional uses. Social media handles are @vildanature on Instagram and vildanature on Facebook.
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Since 201610+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2016 (10 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9am - 3pm
  • Address: Fairfax, CA, USA (exact location provided upon registration)
  • Phone: 415-868-9660
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tiered pricing: Rate A: $834, Rate B: $710, Rate C: $603. Scholarships available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More

What ages does Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More accept?
Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More cost?
Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More publishes $475/week for the standard session. Tiered pricing: Rate A: $834, Rate B: $710, Rate C: $603. Scholarships available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More's hours?
Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More runs 9am - 3pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More?
Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More provide lunch?
Plant Wizards: Food, Medicine, Color & More does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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