Nature Forward - Camp Woodend Day Camps camp guide

Nature Forward - Camp Woodend Day Camps

Environmental science and outdoor exploration on a wooded sanctuary with meadows, a pond and trails.

Kindergarten through high school, depending on program; confirm the selected session

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

Location

Woodend Nature Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase.

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Hours

8:45am–3:45pm; aftercare until 5pm for grades 1–6 only.

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More practical details

Staffing

Environmental educators; published child-to-teacher ratio 8:1.

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Care

Aftercare $140/week; kindergarten campers cannot use it.

2026 information

Food & allergies

Camp is not nut-free. Discuss severe allergies and separate eating arrangements with the director.

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Outdoor fit

Expect nature exploration and outdoor activity. Rain does not automatically move camp indoors; thunderstorms, severe heat and poor air quality trigger indoor precautions.

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Cancellation policy

Before April 1, 2026: refund less $100/week. Later: 50% with 15 working days’ written notice. FAQ also gives a 10-business-day cutoff; clarify the gap.

2026 information

Paperwork discrepancy

Main page says health forms are due a month before camp; FAQ says one week. Confirm the deadline. Medication authorization needs a clinician’s signature.

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Scholarships & waitlists

Need-based scholarships available. Waitlists are free; an offered spot requires a response and payment within the stated 48-hour windows.

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

Woodend setting, hours, grade range and staffing

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · Published program requirements; see source years

LocationPublished program locationWoodend setting, hours, grade range and staffing
HoursPublished day-camp scheduleWoodend setting, hours, grade range and staffing
StaffingPublished program ratioWoodend setting, hours, grade range and staffing
Care reference2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 cancellation terms and parent logistics
Food & allergiesPublished parent guidance2026 cancellation terms and parent logistics
Outdoor fitPublished weather policy2026 cancellation terms and parent logistics
Cancellation policy2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 cancellation terms and parent logistics
Paperwork discrepancyConflicting published deadlinesWoodend setting, hours, grade range and staffing2026 cancellation terms and parent logistics
Scholarships & waitlistsPublished registration guidance2026 cancellation terms and parent logistics

Questions to ask the camp

  • 2027 dates, tuition, session-specific grade eligibility, meal arrangements and resolved form/refund deadlines.
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