Program Details

Monday - Thursday

July 13-16 | July 20-23

10:30am - 2:30pm

Updated summer schedule: 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, intentionally designed to maximize children's engagement, energy, and meaningful outdoor learning.

Location

The program takes place in local natural spaces near Savage Mill, Cedar Lane in Clarksville, and Patapsco State Park. Exact locations will be shared with and arranged for proximity to registered participants. If you’re curious and need help deciding — just ask!

Per-student Registration:

• $325/week Early Bird discount on registrations paid in full by April 30

• $349/week standard registration thereafter

• $329/week registration for multiple weeks**

  **Multi-week pricing is available when all planned program weeks are registered and paid for at the same time. Additional weeks registered later are charged at the standard weekly rate unless otherwise stated.

Limited community access spaces may be available for excited families who can benefit from financial flexibility, please inquire as needed

Sibling discounts & Wellspring charitable donation discounts available, details are below

Deposit

A minimum non-refundable deposit of $100/week is due per student at registration and is applied to the total cost of registration. Full payment must be received one week before your program begins.

Topics

Kolibri classes are intentionally designed to encourage mindfulness of Allah as we interact with nature and increase our knowledge of the world around us through reflection, observation, and self-reliance.

Each week, in addition to hiking etiquette & safety, nature journaling, basic plant identification, and water exploration, we’ll aim to explore the following^^:

Jun 15-18 | Week 1

Navigation

Fire-building

Fishing & Water

Archery

Jun 22-25 | Week 2

First Aid

Fire-building

Knife Safety & Use

Fishing & Water

Jul 13-16 | Week 3

Navigation

Fishing

Archery

Knife Safety & Use

Jul 20-23 | Week 4

Water Filtration

Fishing

First Aid

Archery

Sessions are beginner-friendly and designed to build confidence through practice. While some topics may appear more than once throughout the program, each session approaches them in a new way, helping children strengthen their skills, deepen their understanding, and apply what they've learned in different contexts. Repetition isn't redundancy—it's how lasting learning happens, and there's always something new to discover.

Through introduction to these topics, kids will have the opportunity to gain…

• Nature observation and journaling skills
• Basic outdoor survival knowledge
• Real science language and exploration
• Confidence in water safety and terrain awareness
• A sense of stewardship (care & duty, or khilaafah) for local ecosystems and the environment

^^Topics and activities are subject to change based on weather, site conditions, and educational opportunities that arise during exploration.

Required for this class: 

Class materials are provided, and you will receive a gear list via email following successful registration. The following items are required for this class:

• Water shoes or quick-dry shoes that can get wet

• Islamically-appropriate swimwear or lightweight clothing for water

• Lunch, drinking water & snacks 

• Sun protection; Badger Baby brand sunscreen or SPF-rated clothing recommended

• Bug & Tick spray; we have specific recommendations for skin vs. clothing - please inquire

Skills That Transfer Beyond the Outdoors

What happens in the woods does not stay in the woods.

As kids practice outdoor skills like navigation, problem-solving, teamwork, and decision-making, they’re also building life skills they use every day.

Outdoor skills naturally strengthen:

• Confidence and independence

• Focus and attention

• Communication and teamwork

• Resilience and adaptability

• Critical thinking and problem-solving

When children feel capable outdoors, they carry that confidence everywhere else.

Ready to add meaningful, hands-on learning to your child’s summer days?

Join Summer STEM & Outdoor Skills where Nature becomes the classroom — and the learning follows them home.

Discounts

We offer the following discounts (one per student registration):

• We offer 15% off the standard rate for siblings of enrolled students

• Donate to Wellspring’s Campaign at Wellspring Initiative and receive credit toward registration for this program. Receive credit toward per-student registration for this program following verification of donation in the following amounts; Receive:

  • $10 for $25 donation

  • $20 for $50 donation

  • $50 for $100 donation

Special Instructions: Donate, then complete the registration form for this program and submit your deposit or request a full payment link. After your donation is verified, you will receive a special payment link to complete your registration with credit applied. Only one discount may be applied per student registration. Sibling discount is applied to the individual rate prior to any discounts.

All payments, discounts, and deposits are handled according to our policies. One discount per registration, max 2 per household.

Program Policies

Expectations and Class Requirements 

Classes are typically hands-on, interactive, and outdoors, and good mobility and balance will allow your child to safely enjoy the experience.

Classes are designed to be engaging and to work with a child’s natural curiosity about learning. Learning the skills taught does require brief periods of quiet focus and listening, and students must be able to enjoy the class without being disruptive to other learners during these times. 

Students must able to follow directions and to give their attention to safety and the topic at hand. Please consider this when deciding whether this program is a good fit for your child.

If the instructor determines that they are not ready for this style of learning and the level of safety required, they will be asked to wait for a future program when they are ready. Partial refunds may be offered at our discretion should this situation arise.

Curious about the Experience?

Reach out to us 24/7 via email to have your questions answered, or if you’re ready, register below to join!