FCE Summer Camp

  • To complete your summer camp registration, click the link below to fill out our Google Form. Within 48 hours of submitting the form, you'll receive an invoice for the $50 per week deposit, which will be applied to your camp tuition. Once the deposit is paid, your child's spot will be secured for an unforgettable summer adventure!  

    Click here to complete your registration.

  • Location: Pine Forest Charter, 2257 E. Cedar Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

    Hours of Operation: 9am -3pm

    Drop off begins at 8:45am and pick up is no later than 3:10pm 

    What is Included: 2 snacks are included daily. 

    First snack at 10:15pm, second snack at 2:15pm 

    Ages: 5 to 11 years old 

    Ratios: There will be two qualified teachers per every 12 children 




    • Week 1: June 2-June 6: Earth Explorers: Digging into Geology: Discover the forces that shaped Flagstaff’s landscape through hands-on rock and mineral adventures.

    • Week 2: June 9-June13: From Earth to Art: Clay Adventures: Unearth the magic of ceramics as we gather natural clay to use in our own creations.

    • Week 3: June 16-June 20: Tree Keepers: Saving Our Green World: Explore Flagstaff’s forests, learn about conservation, and become a protector of our trees.

    • Week 4: July 7-July 11: Helping Hands: Local Volunteering: Make a difference in our community through fun, hands-on service projects, including the Flagstaff food bank and making art with local retirees.

    • Week 5: July 14-July 18: Mysteries & Myths: Flagstaff Folklore: Uncover the legends, ghost stories, and hidden history that make Flagstaff unique.

    • Week 6: July 21-July 25: H₂O Heroes – The Power of Water: Dive into the science, history, and importance of water in our high-desert home.

  • 9am - 9:45am: We’ll start each morning at Pine Forest with Circle Time, playing outside, a bathroom break, and will then load up for our daily adventure! 

    10am-12pm: We will spend our mornings out and about and typically be back in time for lunch. There will an occasional picnic or two! We will always ensure that our activities include nearby restrooms.

    12pm -1pm: Bathroom break and lunch.

    1pm - 2pm: Quiet time and hand work that will capture some of the topics we cover during the week.

    2pm-3pm: Group circle to talk about our day, share stories and read stories!

    Mondays: Nature Walk - Hit the trails and explore Flagstaff’s unique landscapes, plants, and wildlife. Hikes will be 1–2 miles, child-friendly, and on pre-vetted trails for safety. Occasionally, guest speakers from Flagstaff Open Space and the Forest Service will join us.

    Tuesdays: City in Motion - Go behind the scenes to see how Flagstaff operates, with visits to places like the USGS, city departments, and essential services.

    Wednesdays: Art in the Park - Create outdoors in various parks around Flagstaff, guided by local artists.

    Thursday: Town Trek - Discover how different jobs and businesses help shape our city through hands-on visits and activities.

    Friday: Sprout Scouts -Get your hands dirty growing food in the garden and visiting local farms.

  • Please note - All snacks will be homemade in the certified Pine Forest Kitchen. We strive to support local agriculture and organic ingredients as available. Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request. 

    Monday - granola bar and sliced apples/ fruit salad with yogurt and honey

    Tuesday - cinnamon swirl bread with bananas/ brown rice with tamari and pumpkin seeds

    Wednesday -  bean, potato and cheese burrito/ veggies with hummus

    Thursday -  banana oat muffin/ strawberry overnight oats

    Friday - bacon, egg and broccoli bites/ homemade fruit pops 

    Fruits and Veggies vary by availability

  • *** If you have multiple children enrolled, the second sibling is $10 off *** 

    Tuition is $365.00 per week. This includes snack, travel, and all activity fees. 

    Families will be invoiced the Thursday prior to their camp week and tuition is due the Saturday prior to camp week.

    A $50 nonrefundable deposit per week is required at registration and will be applied to the weekly tuition.

    We accept cash, checks, venmo/zelle or credit card. Please note - summer camp can be tax deductible. 

    We are an approved ESA vendor and ESA funds are accepted. An invoice will be provided for you to be reimbursed by the ESA OR if you choose to pay through ClassWallet, please let us know in advance so that we can account for the processing time.

    Flagstaff Community Exploration is considered a weekly camp so that our campers can build meaningful connections with their peers and teachers.