Due to overwhelming interest from former GUG campers, all of our 2024 summer camps filled up and we were not able to offer enrollment to some of our former students or the general public. Thank you returning families for choosing Growing Up Green programs year after year!
Hike with your littles & bigs! Kinderpack carriers available for infants through preschoolers!
Mischief Managed with Koolnit (Toddler)
Keep your witches and wizards out of mischief while carrying them comfortably in our Harry Inspired Baby Carrier. Our friends from Hogwarts are depicted in cartoon style drawings on a light gray background. Mischief Managed is paired with Black Koolnit and Black Canvas This print is purchased from an independent fabric […]
$174.00-
Mischief Managed with Koolnit (Infant)
Keep your witches and wizards out of mischief while carrying them comfortably in our Harry Inspired Baby Carrier. Our friends from Hogwarts are depicted in cartoon style drawings on a light gray background. Mischief Managed is paired with Black Koolnit and Black Canvas This print is purchased from an independent fabric […]
$184.00 
Groovy Guitars with Koolnit (Infant)
The white, gray, teal and citron guitars pop on a black background, making Groovy Guitars a modern neutral print! Paired with graphite canvas and black Koolnit and includes a stuffable Koolnit sleep shade. Infant Size: Fits from newborn up to 2 years; 8-35 lbs, and starting at 22″ tall. Has a width adjustable […]
$179.00
Nautilus with Koolnit (Toddler)
Another summery print, “Nautilus” reminds us of seashells, and the beaches they are found on. Multiple spirals, in multiple colors make this a great neutral print for all wearers! Paired with espresso canvas and Koolnit, and includes a stuffable Koolnit sleep shade. Toddler Size fits from 18mo- 4+ yrs, 25-45 lbs, starting at […]
$169.00-
Nautilus with Koolnit (Infant)
Another summery print, “Nautilus” reminds us of seashells, and the beaches they are found on. Multiple spirals, in multiple colors make this a great neutral print for all wearers! Paired with espresso canvas and Koolnit, and includes a stuffable Koolnit sleep shade. Infant Size: Fits from newborn up to 2 years; 8-35 lbs, […]
$179.00 
Trophy with Koolnit (Standard)
“Trophy” is a chic silhouette print, featuring off white deer heads on a light gray background. Paired with White Koolnit and graphite straps, it’s sure to be a gender neutral favorite! Standard Size fits from 8mo-3 yrs 20-40lbs, starting at around 28″ tall This size will fit up to 3 […]
$169.00
Our 5-acre Nature School campus offers endless opportunities for open-ended play and exploration. Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy the child-led experiences they naturally create as well as lessons surrounding Montana history, animals, plants, and traditions. Roasting food on the campfire, playing in mud kitchens, learning about our environment, meeting the school goats and kunekune pigs, working with tools, assisting in the garden, art experiences, and music/movement are just a few of the activities we have planned for camp weeks. We will also take walking field trips to our private side channel of the Bitterroot River and participate in cooperative games/ teamwork activities.
GUG Nature Camp:
•Provides a supportive, safe learning environment to encourage discovery and experimentation
•Offers sensory opportunities with live animals, natural objects, artifacts, trail games, outdoor exploration and creative art activities
•Stimulates cognitive growth and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities, games and discovery-learning in nature
•Encourages physical motor skills through active learning and play
•Cultivates social skills and positive self-image through group play and cooperative learning
•Nurtures self-expression, creativity and reflection
•Instills respect and appreciation for the natural world
Our curriculum is designed around the following concepts:
- Place-Based Education to immerse children in local landscape, heritage, and culture. We facilitate a deeper understanding of local ecology and community-learning through place-based education, inviting children to establish an ongoing relationship with the world we share, and those we share it with.
- Unstructured purposeful and productive nature play to provide children space to create their own experience. This involves using loose parts to support imaginative play with items that can be combined, moved, pulled apart and creatively put back together. Sit spots and swings are encouraged to quietly observe the natural world and take a break from movement activities.
- Natural learning centers are available throughout the property to encourage imaginative/dramatic play experiences and enforce math, literacy, science, language arts, social studies, art, and social/emotional learning.