SoulLight Summer Camp

Taking kids & teens outdoors & off their screens since 2017.

Now enrolling for summer 2026!

Offering nature-based camps for the following age groups:

  • Sprouts (ages 6 - 11)

    SoulLight Sprouts camp is a chance for kids to play, connect, and explore! Camp takes place in the forests, creeks, and beaches of the East Bay, with the guidance and encouragement of experienced teen and adult mentors. Following the natural curiosity and interests of the kids themselves, camp promises to be both relaxing and fun, with ample chances to play games and make new friends!

    Sprouts Day Camps:

    Session 1: June 15th-19th, M-F 10-3

    Session 2: June 22nd-26th, M-F 10-3

    Session 3: August 10th-14th, M-F 10-3

    Session 4: August 17th-21st, M-F 10-3

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  • Saplings (ages 11 - 14)

    Soul Light Saplings is for adolescent girls and gender-expansive youth who crave social connection as well as time to relax, learn, and unwind in a supportive small-group setting. Catered to introverts and extroverts alike, camp will offer support and inspiration via caring adult and older teen mentors who introduce ecosystem learning as well as social emotional skills critical for middle school.

    Saplings Camps:

    Private Session Overnight: August 3rd-7th

    Other small group sessions upon request.

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  • Shadegivers (age 14+)

    Shadegivers are the oldest and at times, wisest members of the SoulLight community. As such, mentors challenge participants to connect with the best of themselves through wild skills, land tending, social emotional tracking, and self expression. Shadegivers also serve as teen mentors for the younger SoulLight groups.

    Shadegivers Camp(s):

    TBD

    Shadegivers Teen Mentoring Weeks:

    Session 1: June 15th-19th, M-F 9:30-3:15

    Session 2: June 22nd-26th M-F 9:30-3:15

    Session 3: August 10th-14th M-F 9:30-3:15

    Session 4: August 17th-21st M-F 9:30-3:15

Sample Daily Schedule

SoulLight Day Camps run M-F, 10am-3pm unless otherwise noted.

10am Welcome & Get to Know You Activity

10:15am Nature Hike & Exploration

10:30am Snack & Storytime

11am Foraging for Wild Edibles & Herbal Medicine

12pm Lunch & Free Play

1pm Nature Arts & Crafts, Games, and Theater Arts!

2pm Sit Spot Practice & Reflection

3pm Goodbye!

Camp Locations

SoulLight summer camps happen in the East Bay, and are designed to offer a diversity of ways to explore and connect with nature as home. Typical camp weeks include 3 to 4 different park & garden locations, all designed to be in easeful driving distance of participating families.

Typical locations include:

  • Tilden Park

  • Redwood Regional Park

  • Alvarado Park/Wildcat Canyon

  • Joaquin Miller Park

  • Berkeley Fire Trails

  • Bancroft Community Garden

  • Albany Bulb, and more!

 

What past campers and parents are saying…

I can’t begin to express how happy I am that my daughter was a part of this camp. I was brought to tears more than once hearing her share about her experience. I see her light shining in a way I haven’t seen for a long time. And she’s enjoyed nature like never before. Hallelujah!

- Amber S, SoulLight Parent

Participation in SoulLight has been such a gift for my child, and for me as her parent! My child has the opportunity to explore, play, learn, and grow alongside a group of peers, while experiencing steady guidance and full acceptance from her teen and adult mentors.

- Emily A, SoulLight Parent

It's really fun and out in the wild. They have snacks and caves, trees and tea! Sammy is funny and nice and lets us explore. You should go to camp just… because!

- Clara G, SoulLight Camper

I wish my kid could go to SoulLight camp all year long!

- Hanna G, SoulLight Parent

My daughter has blossomed through SoulLight. She’s learned how to articulate her feelings in a more open way, and it has been wonderful watching her fall in love with nature, giving her an outlet for healing and curiosity about the world around her.

- Michelle T, SoulLight Parent

My kids love your camp the most. Every summer, it’s the first one they ask me if they can attend. They look forward to it all year!

- Katherine K, SoulLight Parent

  • Sliding scale $575-$750

  • Sliding scale $950-$1,250.

    Scholarship rate: $750

  • Soul|Light is committed to providing access to high quality mentorship and time in nature to kids from low-income families, especially those impacted by structural inequality. We offer partial scholarships for all programs, including summer-camp, and do everything we can not to turn kids away for lack of funds.

    If the sliding scale rates are not accessible for your family, please contact Sammy to inquire about partial or full scholarships.

Camp Rates & Scholarships

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