The Curiosity Lab

Outdoor Nature Experiences

The Curiosity Lab

Outdoor
Nature
Experiences

Summer Camps

Woodside/Redwood City

Girls Camp

Woodside/Redwood City

Summer Camps

Mountain View

Beach Days

Woodside/Redwood City

What People are Saying About Us

The Curiosity Lab camp is one of the best day camps in the area. Our son has gone several times. They go on amazing adventures around the Bay Area and everyday come back with something interesting, like “We saw 40 banana Slugs!” It’s great to get your kids outdoors. Julie is also very caring with the kids. You can tell she has a lot of experience making things educational and fun too. Sign your kids up for a good time!

- Jenny G

FANTASTIC CAMP! Full of adventure and loads of useful information. My boys (ages 9 and 11) have "next level energy" and returned exhausted each afternoon. They loved checking out new places and were eager to share about their experiences each day. Julie, a former teacher who runs the camp, is exceptional - I had no doubt the boys were in more than capable hands with her.

- Dinah-Marie Moyer

This camp is absolutely amazing! A small group of kids get to explore beautiful local places and come home with stories about bullfrogs and banana slugs. I wish I could spend the week at this camp too!

- Rebekah Hays Estera

Our kids both loved this camp so much. They came home dirty from top to bottom with the biggest smiles and most exciting stories. This is the kind of camp I always wanted for my children. Julie and her team are absolutely fabulous! I will definitely sign my kids up for next year again. Unfortunately we are already fully booked for the year otherwise they would do more weeks there.

- M & M

Our kid came home everyday with tons of fun stories. She can even call a butterfly with its full name!

- Anchi

What a great camp! We had a terrific experience at Julie’s spring break camp. My daughter loved it and came home so calm and happy after a full day of playing outside. I feel totally comfortable and confident in Julie especially with her long background as a teacher and outdoor enthusiast. This spring break camp was just what we needed! Thanks, Julie!

- Caroline Stinson

We love The Curiosity Lab. Our 5 & 6 year old have attended a couple of sessions over different breaks and the camp is consistently a success. They come home with lots of new nature knowledge and are physically exhausted! Julie is wonderful. Mark was helping out during the weeks we attended and he was great as well. Looking forward to the next one!

- Jody Akana

Our 6-year-old loved nature camp over spring break - went solo and came back with great friends. The teacher is wonderful and has the kids hiking all over the peninsula (even anti-hiking kids like mine). Our whole family now plans to visit some of the places our daughter discovered.

- Abbi T

Our son had a wonderful time in this camp! He didn't know anyone who was going, but from the first day, he came back really happy talking about all different things he had done/seen, all what he learnt from the different places and the friends he made. We will probably go to some of the places with the whole family, as he's willing to show us!

- Ana Monegal

Our daughter had a great time at the Curiosity Lab's spring break camp. Every day they explored a different iconic bay area trail, beach or wilderness area. It was great to see how much fresh air and exercise the kids were getting. Every day our daughter would come home with stories to tell or crafts to show.

- Andrew Hoefel

Our son had a wonderful experience with Teacher Julie and Teacher Jessica at The Curiosity Lab. Each day was thoughtfully planned and a new adventure for the kids - my son loved exploring new places to hike with the group, and through his time in the camp, we have discovered a new beach that we may not have come upon had it not been for The Curiosity Lab. We look forward to enrolling my son again for next summer!

- Siejen and Pete Stevenson

This camp was the best camp! They went on a new adventure every day. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. My kids will definitely do this camp again - kept their attention and he always came home talking about how he had "the best day".

- Traci Tyler

Our son had a lovely experience at The Curiosity Lab! He loved getting to give himself a nature name, getting to learn about insects in nature. I was impressed that Julie got him to hike long distances (little legs!) in summer heat! We highly recommend this experience!

- Wei-ting Chen

Truly an amazing camp. My daughter (9/10ish) had the biggest smile on her face everyday when I pick her up after camp. Thank you Julie

- Jing Zhu

Fantastic camp. Highly recommended. Our six-year-old son had a blast. He came home telling us stories of his hikes and the animals that he has seen.

- Eyal Bilgrai

Highly recommend! My kid went to five different parks during this camp. They hiked 2-5 miles each day. Everyday, they came home with excitement and fun stories!

- Mingchen Zhao

My daughter attended Curiosity Lab last week and really enjoyed it! And everyday she came back from the camp she couldn't stop talking about what they did and why she enjoyed! She even made a drawing book about the creatures she met during the camp such as banana slugs, sea stars, dragon flies, etc. She learnt a lot about plants and bugs. Julie is such a nice teacher! She is always smiling to the kids, really patient with them and makes the camp really fun! I would definitely recommend the camp to my friends, and attend for next year!!

- Shijia Tao

I know Julie as a fellow educator and have heard that her camps are amazing - the children love them and they offer knowledge, real-world experience and a respite from screen time.

As a person, Julie is loving, energetic, inspired and knowledgable in many fields of science, nature and education. She is kind, caring and motivating with children and adults. I very highly recommend her and her Curiosity Lab in every way!

- Lisa Durham

My 6 year old had a blast!!! She especially loved the banana slug hunt and the climbing on rocks at Castle Rock! She kept asking for more and is excited for the summer camp version as well. Julie was a great communicator and made me feel completely confident my daughter was in good hands! Seems she made lots of friends too!

- Gretchen Leff

About Us

The Curiosity Lab has one mission: To connect children with nature.

Being in immersed in nature offers a sensory-rich experience, from the feel of soft dirt under our feet to the sight of birds soaring overhead to the sound of waves hitting the shore. These experiences ignite a sense of wonder, fostering curiosity about the world. In nature, children develop a sense of respect and for the environment, understanding their place within the natural world. Nature also has a calming effect, reducing stress and promoting emotional well-being. Nature is indeed a powerful teacher, nurturing creativity, resilience, and a deep connection to the world around us.

Here at The Curiosity Lab, nothing makes us happier that to watch nature work it’s magic. We’re glad you’re here.

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