Explore the world of worms, slugs, snails and other slippery critters. Learn their role in the garden. Go on a slug hunt, charm snails from their shells and hold live, wiggly worms! Slimy! Revel in the family organic garden in this two-day class for parents and preschoolers. Learn what to plant and how to work together to grow in your own garden. This class introduces children and parents to insects, flowers and the garden world. The session includes gardening, an art project, stories, our famous sun tea and yummy snacks!

'Up in the Sky': We will explore, dance, and sing about all things above us: sunshine, kites, birds, stars, butterflies and clouds! A focus on colors and counting complements the musical lessons. Your child can continue the theme of Up in the Sky with an experienced art instructor exploring art materials in 3-dimensional form, such as clay, decoupage, paper mache and more! Available Thursday or Friday mornings 6/20-7/19 (no class week of July 4th). Ages 1.5-3: Caregiver participation required. Ages 3-5: Drop-off class, with caregiver participation the last 10-15 minutes. All classes take place at Good Karma: Center for Joy. Registration and more info available at: http://kmwithshay.com/#/summer-camp-2013/4565651387.

All gardening, all the time. Practice real gardening skills and use every tool in the shed. Learn tool safety and how to use a wide variety of hand tools. Dig a giant hole! Explore the family organic garden in this two-day class for parents and preschoolers. Learn what to plant and how to work together to grow in your own garden. This class introduces children and parents to insects, flowers and the garden world. The session includes gardening, an art project, stories, our famous sun tea and yummy snacks!

The highlight of this tour is a two-day Panda volunteer experience to care and interact with pandas in Bifengxia. Your family will gain knowledge about the panda through working and interacting with them. In addition, you will visit some of the best-loved travel destinations in China, such as the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors. This tour gives you the chance to immerse yourself in local customs and culture by exploring Beijing’s narrow alleyways (Hutongs), making dumplings with a local family, learning traditional handicrafts, and seeing folk shows. On this cultural immersion trip you’ll also visit a famous dinosaur museum, go bike riding, practice taiji, and much more! Note: Dates subject to confirmation.

Explore the magic of seeds! Plant seeds and watch them grow into plants. Discover big and small seeds, seeds that explode and seeds that fly. Learn how to save seeds. Revel in the family organic garden in this two-day class for parents and preschoolers. Learn what to plant and how to work together to grow in your own garden. This class introduces children and parents to insects, flowers and the garden world. The session includes gardening, an art project, stories, our famous sun tea and yummy snacks!

Young chefs, bring your parent, grandparent, or caregiver and learn together how to make fun and healthy meals that the whole family will love. Adults, bring your child and help them to gain some self-sufficiency in the kitchen while you simultaneously gain some independence. Each session ends with a delicious lunchtime feast of all the dishes created in class.

Join us for a fun family vacation this summer as you explore Olympic National Park’s biological diversity and ecosystems. During your week with us, you and your family will hike in the three major ecosystems in Olympic National Park – forest, subalpine, and marine. While discovering the national park you will have a chance to learn about what makes this place so unique from the wildflower-filled subalpine meadows to the magnificent tidepools. You’ll also have the opportunity to canoe, do yoga, enjoy a campfire, and of course relax on the shores of Lake Crescent. Tuition includes delicious meals in historic Rosemary Inn, lodging and all educational experiences.

After visiting the sights of New Delhi and a tour of the renowned Taj Mahal in Agra, our tour departs for Leh, the capital of Ladakh in the Himalayas. After acclimatizing and enjoying the Tibetan handicraft markets in Leh at the crossroads of ancient trading routes, your family will be transported to Stok, a quaint village nestled in the Himalayan foothills. For the next six days in Stok, you will have the opportunity to live and work with your Ladakhi host family and to participate in a community service project with the Amale Society, a group of dedicated women from the village of Stok who initiate and implement social, cultural and environmental events. During the home-stay part of our tour, you and your family will become immersed in the Ladakhi communal culture and gain a deep understanding of the Buddhist culture and traditions of this stunning region. Note: Dates subject to confirmation.

Journey to southeast Oregon to track down and view wild mustangs in their natural habitat. Experience the beauty, freedom, and charm of these majestic equines in person. Sit back and enjoy an inclusive 5-day guided safari with air conditioned vehicles and gourmet, home-style cooking. At night relax on the porch at one of our comfortable historic Bed and Breakfasts. Group sizes are very limited and trips only occur a couple times a year. Don't delay in reserving your spot!

Insects are our friends. Dive into a fantastic exploration of garden insects. Learn anatomy, build bug houses and discover how to invite beneficial insects to your own garden. Explore the family organic garden in this two-day class for parents and preschoolers. Learn what to plant and how to work together to grow in your own garden. This class introduces children and parents to insects, flowers and the garden world. The session includes gardening, an art project, stories, our famous sun tea and yummy snacks!

China is a truly mouthwatering destination for any photographer. China’s cities are host to a colorful array of people and activity set against a back drop of sharp contrast where ancient streets and old traditions mix with modern skyscrapers and the latest technology. Despite the rapid pace of modernization throughout much of China, on this Global Family Travels tour, you will experience a land of ancient wonders as you walk along the famous Great Wall, explore remarkable archaeological sites, and visit remote villages where the old customs are still observed. Note: Dates subject to confirmation.

Ladybugs of all shapes and sizes come to feast. Learn to identify and attract ladybugs to your garden. Discover the ladybug life cycle, learn insect anatomy and invite a ladybug to tea! Explore the family organic garden in this two-day class for parents and preschoolers. Learn what to plant and how to work together to grow in your own garden. This class introduces children and parents to insects, flowers and the garden world. The session includes gardening, an art project, stories, our famous sun tea and yummy snacks!