Registration for Summer 2026 is open!
This summer we are running 11 weeks of summer camp at two locations in Davis, and a few weeks in Sacramento (Willam B Pond) and in Placer County (Folsom Lake & Lincoln)! Please see all options below, and scroll down for the registration link.
We also have several weeks of Little Coyotes Summer camp for ages 3-6! Scroll down for more information and choose the location for camp registration options.
For more information about Parent/Child Summer classes please see Parent/Child Programs, and choose the location below for registration options.
Davis
We will have concurrent week-long day camps for 5-12 year olds at both South Fork Preserve and Putah Creek Riparian Reserve every week this summer. All camps will run from 8 am to 2 pm, with a flexible drop-off window from 8-8:30 am. Tuition is $310/week.
Week 1: June 15-19
Week 2: June 22-26
Week 3: June 29–July 3
Week 4: July 6–10
Week 5: July 13–17
Week 6: July 20–24
Week 7: July 27–31
Week 8: August 3–7
Week 9: August 10–14
Week 10: August 17–21
Week 11: August 24–28
Little Coyotes Summer Camp (ages 3-6)
Our Little Coyotes Summer Camp is an extension of our Forest Kinder program, and is a gentle, nurturing combination of child-led exploration/play and facilitated activities, such as nature-based crafts. For 5 and 6 year olds, this is a good option for those who do better in a smaller group with a smaller range of ages.
Davis Little Coyotes Summer Camps take place at the eastern edge of the Putah Creek Riparian Reserve (near Old Davis Road). Hours are 9 am to 1:30 pm, with flexible pick-up until 2 pm. Tuition is $310/week.
Week 1: June 22-26
Week 2: June 29–July 3
Week 3: July 6–10
Week 4: July 13–17
Week 5: July 20–24
Week 6: July 27–31
Week 7: August 3–7
Week 8: August 10–14
Sacramento & Placer County
We have alternating week-long day camps for 5-12 year olds at William B Pond (WBP), Folsom Lake (Granite Bay area), and in Lincoln. All camps will run from 8 am to 2 pm, with a flexible drop-off window from 8-8:30 am. Tuition is $310/week.
Week 1: June 15-19 Folsom LakeWeek 2: June 22-26 WBPWeek 3: June 29-July 3 Folsom LakeWeek 4: July 6 -10 WBPWeek 5: July 13-17 Folsom LakeWeek 6: July 20-24 WBPWeek 7: July 27-31 Lincoln
Little Coyotes Summer Camp (ages 3-6)
Our Little Coyotes Summer Camp is an extension of our Forest Kinder program, and is a gentle, nurturing combination of child-led exploration/play and facilitated activities, such as nature-based crafts. For 5 and 6 year olds, this is a good option for those who do better in a smaller group with a smaller range of ages.
Little Coyotes Summer Camps will be running for 8 weeks in Sacramento (William B Pond – WBP) and 2 weeks at Folsom Lake (Granite Bay area). Hours are 9 am to 1:30 pm, with flexible pick-up until 2 pm. Tuition is $310/week.
Sacramento (WBP)
Week 1: June 22-26
Week 2: June 29–July 3
Week 3: July 6–10
Week 4: July 13–17
Week 5: July 20–24
Week 6: July 27–31
Week 7: August 3–7
Week 8: August 10–14
Folsom Lake (Granite Bay area)
Week 1: July 27–31
Week 2: August 3–7
Information & FAQs
What goes on during DFS Summer Programs?
So much! Like our drop-off programs during the school year, our summer camp is a thoughtful blend of child-led exploration and play, and facilitated activities, which will include nature crafts; nature awareness-based games and activities; naturalist studies, including learning about the flora and fauna of the area, and identifying animal tracks. Each group bring a unique energy, abilities and desires, so no two weeks will be exactly the same!
What happens in case of hazardous conditions?
If the AQI is above 100, there is an unprecedented heat wave, or any other weather conditions that pose a risk to health and safety, we will cancel for that day, and families will receive a refund of 50% of the day’s tuition.
It is rare that we actually cancel due to heat alone, especially as our programs are finished before the hottest hours of the day, and water play is a big component of our summer camps. Additionally, summer city temperatures are always several degrees above the actual temperature out there in the riparian areas, so if the weather report says it’s going to be 110, just remember that it won’t actually be 110 yet before 2 pm, and it won’t actually get to 110 at all where the kids are spending their time.
We do carry extra drinking water and remind kids to drink regularly, and keep in the shade as much as possible!
What's our approach to water safety?
We carry life jackets during water-play weather, and all children must wear a life jacket when in the water. We designate specific areas for safe water play, and always have an adult stationed at the edge of the water play boundary.
What is the child to adult ratio?
For our summer program, we have 5-6 kids per Forest Mentor.
What does my child need to bring?
You will receive a full Parent Guide before the start of the program, which will include more detailed information, but generally, your child will need to bring a backpack that they can easily carry with water, a sack lunch and snack, and appropriate clothing for the weather. In the summer there is often opportunities for water play, so a change of clothes and/or swimwear is helpful. We provide life jackets, which will be worn by kids at all times in the water.
Cancelation & refund policy for Summer Programs
For example: for full-season programs (such as Parent/Child), if the first day of the program is Monday, June 15th, the last day to receive a full refund will be Sunday, May 17th; from that point you can receive a 50% refund between May 18th and May 31st. There will be no refunds starting June 1st.
For weekly summer camps, if your child is registered in Week 2 camp, beginning on Monday, June 22nd, the last day to cancel and receive a full refund will be Sunday, May 24th; you will be able to receive a 50% refund between Monday, May 25th and Sunday, June 7th. There will be no refunds after that point.
Tuition assistance & reparations
We have a few opportunities to offer tuition assistance for families with financial need (please contact us in advance to apply and receive the coupon code!).
We offer a discounted reparations rate of 40% off standard tuition to families identifying as Black and/or Indigenous to the US, regardless of financial need. To automatically apply this discount to your registration, use coupon code “REPARATIONS”.