Kindergarten Camp is designed to gently support young children as they step into the beginning of their school journey. Whether they are preparing for their first year of kindergarten or easing into a new school rhythm, this camp offers a nurturing, playful space to build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Our days follow a calm, predictable rhythm that balances outdoor exploration with cozy indoor time. We gather at John’s Park, a beloved Anchorage space with a shallow stream, open meadow, and playground that invite curiosity, movement, and imaginative play. Time at my home includes playing in the treehouse, garden, and spaces for art, storytelling, and creative expression.

Throughout the week, we weave in gentle conversations about what it means to begin something new. Through play, stories, and shared experiences, children explore themes of friendship, communication, and caring for one another. We practice navigating social moments, expressing feelings, and building the skills that help children feel grounded and confident as they enter kindergarten.


 Details:

August 19th - 21st, 24th, 25th
$450

Drop-off: 8:00/8:30 a.m.
Pick-up: 3:00/3:30 p.m.

Min: 4
Max: 8

Location: Johns Park and my Garden Backyard Classroom


Camp Facilitator

Amy Rupp

Amy was a teacher in the Anchorage Public School District for nine year and enjoyed teaching and working with children but longed to provide opportunities for children to experience a deeper connection to nature. In 2015, she started Nature Song to support this mission and to find other families that wanted to build a community with nature as their anchor. It started out as a nature-based cooperative for toddlers and soon expanded into a drop-off preschool, summer camp and now a variety of opportunities to connect to art, nature, storytelling, play, and community.