Summer Forest Camp
Unplugged. Unhurried. Unforgettable.
A weekly nature-immersive camp for ages 6-16 at our 70-acre riverfront campus.
Camp at a glance
Ages: 6–16
Dates: 4 weeks/ month; June–August 2026
Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Red River Acres, Moorhead, MN
Program Type: Recreational summer program (not licensed childcare)
Three Age Groups, One Connected Community
🌿 Wanderers (Younger Campers)
Gentle exploration, sensory-rich play, simple nature crafts, small adventures.
🔥Trailblazers (Middle Campers)
Teamwork, outdoor projects, growing responsibility, hands-on nature skills.
🧭 Stewards (Older Campers)
Leadership opportunities, real-world projects, homestead challenges, mentoring younger campers.
A Wild + Wonder-Filled Summer
Summer at Renewed Roots is everything childhood should be… barefoot mornings, creek discoveries, fort-building afternoons, and days spent learning by doing. Our camp invites children to explore freely, build confidence, and develop real-world skills through our weekly themes while immersed in nature, friendship, and meaningful experiences.
Here, summer slows down. Wonder comes alive. And every child finds space to grow.
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June - Building & Gardening Camp
A month of building, planting, water engineering, & woodland construction.
WEEK 1 — WOODLAND MAKERS
June 1st-5th
Real Projects: Raised Beds • Fencing • Birdhouses • Tool Basics
Kids learn beginning carpentry skills while building the foundational garden structures used all summer.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Tool Steward
WEEK 2 — GARDEN LAB
June 8th-12th
Real Projects: Planting • Composting • Soil Science
Kids plant the full garden, set up compost areas, and learn how soil, water, and sunlight work together.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Green Thumb
WEEK 3 — STREAM BUILDERS
June 15th-19th
Real Projects: Water Flow • Mini Dams • Walking Bridge
Kids experiment with water engineering and help construct a simple walking bridge.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Water Engineer
WEEK 4 — FORT BUILDERSJune 22nd-26th
Real Projects: Forest Forts • Shelters • Outdoor Structures
Kids create woodland hideouts and gathering spaces from branches and rope lashings.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Shelter Builder
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July - Nature Adventure & Art Camp
A month of forest quests, art, photography, and creative expression.
WEEK 5 — FOREST QUEST
July 6th-10th
Navigation • Trail Clues • Team Adventure Games
Kids learn simple navigation skills through challenges hidden throughout the woods.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Trail Seeker
WEEK 6 — WILDCRAFTED ART
July 13th-17th
Nature Dyes • Clay • Weaving • Land Art
Kids turn nature into art using flowers, leaves, clay, fibers, and found materials.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Nature Artist
WEEK 7 — NATURE LENS
July 20th-24th
Photography • Storytelling • Nature Journaling
Kids capture nature through guided disposable-camera photography and create a photo sequence to bring home.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Nature Photographer
WEEK 8 — LABYRINTH LEGENDS
July 27th-31st
Labyrinth Building • Nature Patterns • Geometry in Motion
Kids design and build a walking labyrinth using natural materials.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Labyrinth Keeper
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August - Farm, Cooking & Homestead Camp
A month of outdoor cooking, animal care, harvesting, and homestead skills.
WEEK 9 — HOMESTEAD ACADEMY
August 3rd-7th
Soap • Jam • Herbs • Chickens & Ducks
Kids make soap, crush berries, learn herb uses, and practice gentle daily animal care.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Homesteader
WEEK 10 — TOP CHEF: CAMPFIRE EDITION
August 10th-14th
Cast Iron Cooking • Fire Safety • Garden-to-Table
Kids prepare meals over a campfire and learn essential fire-building skills.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Campfire Cook
WEEK 11 — HOMESTEAD HARVEST
August 17th-21st
Harvesting • Drying • Dehydrating
Kids pick garden crops, dry herbs, and dehydrate fruits—bringing home their own preserved goods.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Harvest Hand
WEEK 12 — EARTH & ANIMALS WEEK
August 24th-28th *This week can be credited back to any children who are starting public school before September
Nature Science • Weather Tools • Chickens & Ducks
Kids study weather, soil, bugs, habitats, and spend daily time with our farm animals.
Homestead Patch Earned: The Jr. Farmer
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June, July, August - Wanderers Half-Day Preschool Camp
A gentle, shortened version of the summer themes. Sensory-rich, safe, and play-based.
Week 1: June 1st-5th
Week 2: June 8th-12
Week 3: June 15th-19th
Week 4: June 22nd-26th
Week 5: July 6th-10th
Week 6: July 13th-17th
Week 7: July 20th-24th
Week 8: July 27th-31st
Week 9: August 3rd-7th
Week 10: August 10th-14th
Week 11: August 17th-21st
Week 12: August 24th-28th
Each Wanderers morning includes:
Nature play and exploration
Simple hands-on tasks
Art and sensory activities inspired by the weekly theme
Early outdoor skills (watering, planting, carrying, observing, collecting)
Storytime in the woods
Gentle routines + nurturing guidance
Homesteader Patches Earned:
June - The Little Gardener
July - The Nature Explorer
August - The Little Homesteader
This program is developmentally designed for younger children to experience the magic of camp without the long day or advanced tooling. Reach out for full program guide.
Summer Camp Tuition
Three Camp Commitment
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Commitment to all three camps.
$500 non-refundable deposit due upon enrollment.
Remaining summer balance due April 1st.
Blended family schedules supported. Contact us for flexible enrollment options.
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$2,997/child
Sibling rate: $2,500 -
$1,995/child
Monthly Commitment
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Sign up for the summer, pay by the month. 30-day cancellation required.
$500 non-refundable deposit due upon enrollment. Month one (June) Balance due April 1st.
Blended family schedules supported. Contact us for flexible enrollment options.
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$285.00/ Week
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$205.00/ Week
Pick Your Weeks
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Sign up for the weeks that interest your child. Spaces for this level of enrollment are limited and first come, first served.
Pay the week, non-refundable
First week tuition due upon enrollment. Non-refundable.
Blended family schedules supported. Contact us for flexible enrollment options.
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$307.00/ Week
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$235.00/ Week
Don’t Miss Out. Give Your Child a Summer That Truly Shapes Them.
Your Child Will Come Home…
More confident
More capable
More grounded
More adventurous
More connected to nature, friends, and themselves
This is childhood — unplugged, unhurried, unforgettable.
At Renewed Roots, summer isn’t just something to fill the calendar.
It’s confidence-building, wonder-making, skill-growing childhood… the kind they’ll remember forever.
This is how we learn, grow, and explore all summer long:
Outdoor Skills, Creativity & Real-Life Learning
Campers experience:
Creek play & water exploration
Fort building + outdoor construction
Gardening, composting & land stewardship
Nature crafts + wildcrafted art
Outdoor cooking & practical life skills
Navigation, mapping & trail skills
Team challenges & leadership exercises
Animal care & gentle homestead chores
Seasonal nature discovery
Journaling, reflection & mindfulness
How We Learn at Camp:
Outdoor Skills + Exploration
Tracking • shelter building • water play • nature ID • stewardship • beginning navigation
Creativity + Natural Arts
Watercolor • weaving • natural dyes • clay • leaf printing • nature-based construction projects
Homestead + Practical Skills
Gardening • animal care • basic cooking • simple hand tools • responsibility + teamwork
Ready to Join Us? Spots Are Limited.
We recommend securing your spot early — camps fill quickly..