Program Details

Monday - Thursday

June 15-18 | June 22-25

July 13-16 | July 20-23

10am - 3:30pm

Location

We meet in local natural spaces near Savage Mill, Cedar Lane in Clarksville, and Patapsco State Park; however, 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

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

• Sibling discounts & Wellspring donation discounts available, see below

  A minimum $100 deposit/week is required to register if not paying in full and is applied to the cost of your registration. Full payment must be received by June 1, 2026.

  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.

  Our classes challenge students to step outside their comfort zone in an age-appropriate way, and encourage leadership through independence, critical thinking skills, and public speaking.

  Sample topics include:

  • Aquatic Life: Observation, Tracking, and Identification 

  • Fishing, local ecosystems, and Maryland history

  • Properties of Water & Water Filtration

  • Microhabitats & Water Quality

  • Water Safety & Basic First Aid

  • Rain Shelters, Navigation, Fire-building, Foraging, Tool safety, and more…

  
  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 for local ecosystems

Required for this class: 

Most 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 similar

• Islamically-appropriate swimwear or lightweight clothing for water

• Lunch, drinking water & snacks 

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

• Life vests (Coast Guard-Approved PFDs) will be provided, however students are encouraged to bring their own Coast Guard-Approved PFD for the most comfortable fit. Fit and CGA compliance will be verified before use.

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 Science of Water & Outdoor Skills where Nature becomes the classroom — and the learning follows them home.

Discounts

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

• 15% sibling discount off the current rate

• 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.