This summer Green Roots Okinawa is opening our very first nature summer camp!
Using our garden schoolhouse and local park as our hub, we’ll play, create, sing, explore, and connect with the natural world.
What We'll Do
Gardening
We’ll do real work in the garden, including planting seeds, harvesting, and tending to the garden
Cooking Together
We’ll prepare food together, learning how to use local and seasonal ingredients from the garden and local farms; what we cook becomes part of our lunch and afternoon snack
Outdoor Play
Fun nature games, free exploration, and time to run free outdoors
Nature Crafts
Working with found and natural materials, we will create arts and crafts that children can be proud to take home each day
Nature Table
Collecting natural treasures throughout the week to display, fostering a sense of ownership and pride
Morning & Closing Circle
Gathering together to sing, reflect, and start and end the days with intention
Daily Schedule
8:30
Arrival & settling in
8:45
Morning circle
9:00
Garden tasks
10:00
Morning snack
10:15
Park - games or free play
11:30
Cook together
12:15
Lunch & rest
1:15
Craft time
2:15
Afternoon snack & free time
3:00
Closing circle
3:30
Pick-up
Dates & Fees
¥30,000 per week
Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30
Week 1
July 27-31
Week 2
August 3-7
Week 3
August 10-14
Week 4
August 17-21
Sibling discount: 10% off (¥27,000)
Same activities each week. Families welcome to register for multiple weeks.
All materials included.
Practical Details
Location
Yamazato 3-11-19, Okinawa City (near Rycom)
Hours
Drop-off: 8:30am
Pick-up: 3:30pm
Ages
6-9 years old (with some flexibility)
Language
English program, bilingual staff
Capacity
Max. 12 children per week
Lunch & snacks
Children are asked to bring their own lunch (bento)
Snacks are provided
Packing List
Water Bottle
Packed lunch
Change of clothes
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Rain gear
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 2 or more weeks before the start of your camp week will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the start date are non-refundable.
Each weekly session requires a minimum of 5 enrolled children to run. In the unlikely event a week does not reach minimum enrollment, registered families will be notified by July 1 and offered a full refund or transfer to another available week.
Join us this summer!
Spaces are limited to 12 children per week.
Registration via Google form — payment details follow by email.
Questions? Contact us at greenrootsokinawa@gmail.com