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!
Fantasy Forest with Full Panel, Seconds Quality, Plus Size Straps (Infant)
This whimsical print featuring deer and birds in the colorful forest is a true beauty. The bright purple background is decorated with forest elements in golden yellow, orange, and pink, with pops of turquoise throughout. Fantasy Forest is paired with orchid canvas and a matching Infant Size: Fits from newborn […]
$125.00
Mini Bows 2 with Koolnit (Preschool)
A subtle homage to one of our favorite little mice. Mini Bows 2 is a pattern of red bows with white polka dots. The repeat is on a gray background and paired with graphite Koolnit and brushed canvas. This print is purchased from an independent fabric designer that sells their work […]
$174.00
Narwhals with Koolnit (Toddler)
We just LOVE this new modern aquatic animal print! Narwhals are a beloved animal, and the modern color scheme of grays and teals, compliment the graphite straps and Koolnit perfectly! Toddler Size fits from 18mo- 4+ yrs, 25-45 lbs, starting at around 32″ tall The toddler panel’s measurements are 18″ […]
$169.00-
Narwhals with Koolnit (Standard)
We just LOVE this new modern aquatic animal print! Narwhals are a beloved animal, and the modern color scheme of grays and teals, compliment the graphite straps and Koolnit perfectly! Standard Size fits from 8mo-3 yrs, 20-40lbs, starting at around 28″ tall This size will fit up to 3 years […]
$169.00 
Enchanted with Full Panel, Seconds Quality (Standard)
“Where you believe there is magic, you will find it.” Introducing a brand new print, Enchanted. This magical Kinderpack is full of delicate fairies granting every child’s dreams! Subtle hints of light gray, pink, and mint, all on a gray-blue background. Paired with cloud canvas and a matching hoodie hood! […]
$110.00
Elephant Romp with Koolnit (Standard)
Tossed elephants in avocado, teal, magenta, orange, and plum, with a navy background. It has been paired with Navy Koolnit, and brushed canvas in navy, which compliments the print beautifully. This fan favorite is back! ” Standard Size fits from 8mo-3 yrs 20-40lbs, starting at around 28″ tall This size […]
$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.