Fun, hands-on nature-based camp for ages 5-12
9:00am-4:00pm

Full week: $240 | 2 days a week: $140 | Siblings: $80

Registration fee per child: $20

Meet the founder of NIDO, Jayne Dela Rosa

With over 25 years of experience in the early childhood field, I have worn many hats from classroom teacher to program leader always guided by a deep passion for nurturing children's growth and curiosity I hold an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor' degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Family Studies and a Master's degree in Special Education with a concentration in Disability Services.

I am trained in Conscious Discipline as well as both Waldorf and Reggio Emilia philosophies, which shape my holistic approach to teaching and learning. I believe in creating environments where children learn through exploration, nature, play, and meaningful relationships.

Throughout my career, I've integrated a variety of curriculums and teaching strategies spanning early childhood through elementary education. My greatest joy lies in connecting with children through imaginative role play, hands-on discovery, and nature-based learning experiences that inspire wonder and build lifelong love of learning.

“At the Meadow” | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Fully Outdoor Classroom • Nature-Based • Waldorf-Inspired

🌞 8:00 – 8:30 | Arrival & Meadow Welcome

• Warm greeting at the meadow entrance

• Children place belongings in baskets/cubbies (under canopy or tree area)

• Gentle transition into the day

• Quiet play with nature materials (sticks, stones, silks, wooden toys)

🎶 8:30 – 9:00 | Morning Circle: Music, Movement & Yoga (Under Shade)

• Seasonal songs, verses, and fingerplays

• Movement games in a circle

• Simple yoga (animal poses, stretching, balance)

• Breathing with nature imagery (wind, flowers, sun)

🍎 9:00 – 9:20 | Morning Snack (Picnic Style)

• Handwashing station (water jug + basin)

• Gratitude verse

• Simple snack shared outdoors

• Sitting on logs, stumps, or blankets

🌎 9:20 – 9:40 | Spanish Through Song & Play

• Greeting songs and simple phrases

• Movement-based vocabulary (animals, nature, actions)

• Use of gestures, objects, and repetition

• Playful and immersive

🧘 9:40 – 9:50 | Mindfulness Moment (Nature Listening)

• Quiet sitting or lying on blankets

• Listening to birds, wind, insects

• Breathing and body awareness

📖 9:50 – 10:20 | Main Lesson: Storytelling (Circle in Nature)

• Oral storytelling under a tree or gathering space

• Puppets, silks, or nature props

• Repeated story throughout the week

• Children visualize while grounded in nature

🌿 10:20 – 11:30 | Outdoor Adventure: Meadow, Farm & Woods

• Free play and exploration

• Climbing logs, digging, fort building

• Nature walks and treasure collecting

• Farm care (feeding animals, watering plants)

🧺 11:30 – 12:00 | Lunch Time (Outdoor Picnic)

• Handwashing routine

• Blessing or gratitude song

• Calm shared meal in shaded area

• Emphasis on independence and care

😴 12:00 – 12:30 | Rest & Quiet Time (Under Shade/Canopy)

• Rest on mats, blankets, or hammocks

• Quiet nature sounds or soft humming

• Stillness time (even if not sleeping)

🎨 12:30 – 1:30 | Handwork & Nature Art

• Watercolor painting at outdoor tables

• Nature crafts (leaves, wool, sticks, clay)

• Simple handwork

• Focus on process and sensory experience

🥕 1:30 – 1:50 | Afternoon Snack

• Light snack outdoors

• Calm regrouping

🌾 1:50 – 3:10 | Free Play & Meadow Exploration

• Child-led imaginative play

• Building, creating, exploring

• Mud kitchen, forts, nature play

• Teacher observes and gently guides

🌅 3:10 – 4:00 | Closing Circle, Mindfulness & Goodbye

• Reflection on the day

• Goodbye song

• Gentle mindfulness (breathing, gratitude, visualization)

• Calm transition for pick-up

🌻 Outdoor Rhythm Notes

• Shade is essential: trees, canopies, or tarps for circle, meals, and rest

• Keep a consistent gathering spot to build security

• Use natural transitions (bell, song, rhythm instead of verbal commands)

• Expect and embrace weather, dirt, and seasonal changes 🌧️☀️🍂

• Outdoor flow naturally supports regulation, imagination, and resilience