Unplugged, Outdoors and Active!
2023 Camp Details
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Redwood Horse Program
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Forest Play
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Nature Crafts
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Low Ropes
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Hands-On Science Experiments
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Cooking and Baking
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Organic Gardening
New this year:
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Nature Explorers for ages 3-6
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Creative Arts and Outdoor Survival for ages 9-13
Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
Transportation available from Aptos, Corralitos, Gilroy and Morgan Hill
Every camper receives a T-shirt!
Register your child in Mount Madonna School’s Mountain of Fun summer day camps! Explore our 375 acre campus, nestled in the redwood forest of Mount Madonna, just a few miles down the road from Mount Madonna County Park between Gilroy and Watsonville. Take a virtual tour of Mount Madonna School, or contact us today to schedule a personal tour.
Questions? Contact the Summer Program Director.
Each camp program encourages and promotes creativity, cooperation and community building; and helps to foster campers’ self-discovery, empathy and compassion in action. Campers will develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills while building lasting friendships in an outdoor setting!
MMS follows all COVID safety precautions and guidelines as directed from the CDC, the State of California, as well as the local health department. All programs are taught by experienced teachers.
Transportation (additional fees apply) is available from Aptos, Corralitos, Gilroy and Morgan Hill.
Campers remain on the school campus all day; or may choose to add on an afternoon horsemanship program (additional fees apply) at Mt. Madonna Stables (located just down the road from campus – transportation is included with this portion of the program).
Please choose from the following based on your child’s age: 
Nature Explorers, ages 3-6
Weekly, June 26 through August 4 – Weeks are selling out! Sign up now or join the waitlist.
$395/week
Daily activities will include hiking, garden time, story circles, yoga, Montessori lessons, baking, arts and crafts, similar to our year-round preschool and led by our fully qualified preschool teachers.
Mountain Explorers, ages 6-10*
Weeks of July 10, July 17 and July 24 (All weeks are sold out!)
$395/week
Elementary aged campers will have the opportunity to experience a week of no-screen time with plenty of outdoor exploration, gardening, arts, crafts and story time. Each week, families are invited to the Family Friday hour (2:00-3:00pm) to see the campers’ creations and for a glimpse into the program.
Daily activities will center around the beautiful natural environment with hiking and play in the redwood forest. Campers will create art using a variety of mediums to produce their own pieces and share in collaborative works. They will experience the joy of harvesting from the Mount Madonna School children’s garden and preparing food from their bounty. Children will learn about yoga and mindfulness, and have time to practice self-awareness, reflection and self-expression. Performing arts, singing, storytelling and creative writing will foster positive character development through the exploration of friendships, right actions and kindness.
Activities include:
- Forest Play & Hiking
- Crafting & Art Projects
- Gardening & Baking
- Yoga & Mindfulness
- Storytelling & Performing Arts
- Friday Family Art Show
Redwood Explorers: Outdoor Survival Camp, ages 9-13
Week of July 10 **NEW DATE**
$395/week
Daily activities will center around the beautiful natural environment with exploration in the redwood forest. Activities for campers will include low ropes, team building, martial arts, a nature obstacle course, hiking, astronomy, wood chopping and one overnight camping experience! On the last day of camp, families are invited to the Family Friday hour (2:00-3:00pm) to see the campers’ creations and for a glimpse into the program.
Redwood Explorers: Creative Arts Experience, ages 9-13
Week of July 17 **NEW DATE**
$395/week
Half-day Horseback Riding Lessons, ages 7-13 (Sold out!)
Weeks of July 10 and July 17
Half-day option only; add $295 to MMS summer camp tuition
Children ages 7-13 are invited to enjoy a half-day of learning about horses at Mt. Madonna Stables.
The half-day program requires enrollment in a full-day summer program at MMS. Transportation between MMS and the stables is provided by MMS. All riders will be picked up at MMS and brought to the stables, and driven back to MMS after their lesson. The stables will provide all riding equipment, including pre-assigned helmets. Riders must wear closed-toe shoes.
Activities include:
- Tacking & Untacking Horses
- Proper Grooming & Horse Anatomy
- Riding Lessons & Mounted Games
- Vaulting & Trail Rides
Questions? Contact the Summer Program Director
