Summer Programs

Inspired by and in memory of former NatureBridge environmental science educator Joie Armstrong, the Armstrong Scholars program brings together young women for an empowering 12-day summer backpacking adventure in Yosemite's High Sierra.

Coastal Camp is a summer day camp for grades K-9 at NatureBridge's Golden Gate campus. A day at Coastal Camp is a day spent connecting to nature, exploring a national park, and having fun with new friends.

While hiking through the stunning wilderness and picturesque landscapes of Olympic National Park or Yosemite National Park, middle and high school students will learn the work of field scientists and develop their leadership skills while making friendships and connections to nature that last a lifetime.

In the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite National Park is home to one of the world’s most striking and beloved landscapes. Towering granite domes, gushing waterfalls, and diverse forest and meadow habitats provide the perfect setting for endless exploration and exciting, hands-on environmental science research.

While hiking through the stunning wilderness and picturesque mountainscapes of Olympic National Park, middle and high school students will learn the work of field scientists and develop their leadership skills while making friendships and connections to nature that last a lifetime.

A summer camp program specifically tailored for the children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of Yosemite area community members.