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The Curiosity Lab is dedicated to connecting children with nature. This summer we invite young adventurers to join us for a week long Outdoor Nature Exploration Camp along the magnificent San Mateo Coast.  

Every day we head to a different location, each one carefully selected to bring a sense of wonder and joy. We start the day connecting with nature by hiking on a trail, discovering secluded mountain creeks and waterfalls, exploring tide pools, marveling at majestic redwoods, climbing over boulders or walking barefoot along a sandy beach. 

As we explore, we learn about local ecosystems, habitats, plant and animal adaptations, bugs, fungi, lichen and anything else we may encounter as we notice and note the beauty of nature and place. 

After lunch, it’s time for free play, exploration and making new friends; splash in a creek, examine a bug, do an art project, become friends with a tree, go on a scavenger hunt, build a sand castle, fly a kite or simply bask in the sun. 

Created and led by a former public elementary school teacher who has spent the last 25 years developing curriculum and finding hidden gems that immerse children in outdoor nature experiences.

Our camps are small, with no more than 13 children and 1:7 adult/child ratio. 

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5.0 (9)
(Outdoor Nature Exploration Summer Camp)
June 15, 2025 - Ilana Morady Morady
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Our two sons had a wonderful experience. I was nervous about having them be driven far away to remote locations, but Ms. Julie and Ms. Kim are highly attentive, and firm with rules yet utterly kind and nurturing. The boys were challenged, made friends, and had good old fashioned outdoor fun. We would definitely enroll again.
(Outdoor Nature Exploration Summer Camp)
February 17, 2025 - Olurazhidaan Mitchell
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Fantastic! Just what my girl needed. Outdoor adventure & fun the entire day. Different locations - redwoods, mountains, creeks, beaches. So many adventures that I couldn’t provide and the pictures to prove it ❤️ Wonderful experience for my 9 year old. Already signed-up for 2 sessions in summer 🐌🦋🐛 Wish we could do spring.
(Outdoor Nature Exploration Summer Camp)
July 1, 2024 - Reshma Thadani
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I highly recommend this camp. My kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Wonderful activities and caring leaders.
Questions & Answers
I saw castle rock in the itinerary, is this appropriate for a 5yr old? or will you just do the 1 mile hike? (Outdoor Nature Exploration Summer Camp) -
asked on May 20, 2025
May 21, 2025 - Julie Propp
Yes, Castle Rock is totally appropriate for 5 year olds. We have taken over 100 of them to this State Park and they love it. We actually hike about 3.5 miles and we take all day to do it. We also spend time in the afternoon to play at Fraggle Rock Grove. Castle Rock is a magical place! Hope your child can join us for the adventure. -
Hi - is the itinerary the same each week? i.e if I book two weeks will the activities/locations repeat the second week? (Outdoor Nature Exploration Summer Camp) -
asked on May 08, 2024
May 14, 2024 - Julie Propp
Thanks for your question. We always to to the beach of Fridays and we always go to Castle Rock, and we always go to the Redwood Forest, although not necessarily the same one. Every year we have kids do more than one camp and they always have a great time. -
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