Day off School Mini Camps & Workshops

The next generation of knowledge holders for medicines provided in our kitchens and gardens begins now.

So many parents say, “I want to learn that too.” so why not send your kids to learn and come home with recipes and instructions for medicine making at home.

Day off school camps are shorter project filled camps where kids learn a little bit of science and how herbal medicine can make their lives richer and fuller.

Kids can learn complex ideas if you make it fun!

Kids can explore how the respiratory system works, and why mucous needs an expectorant, to making that as a Elderberry Cough Syrup they go home with that day.

Making herbal teas to calm the nervous system before bed and learning what it means to relax with diaphragmatic breathing, and yoga can be a tool your kid can come home with.

Got a rash, allergies, sensitive skin? Make a herbal salve that your kids can not only replicate at home, but go get when they know they need it.

Day Camps are a great way to get some work done when they are off school, while they learn valuable tools.

Mini Camp Duration is typically 9:30-1pm. They bring a lunch and snack along and come home with coloring pages, recipes and newfound knowledge of how nature heals. Aftercare fun playtime (in warm weather seasons) is also an optional add on.

Class size limited to 5 in winter months.

Autumn and Spring day off camps can accommodate up to 7. Typically we follow BVSD school’s calendar.

*What to bring: Open mind, curious heart, enthusiasm to learn new things, nut free lunch (if no one has an allergy we will relax this but preventively it's best) and 2 snacks, water bottles and sunscreen!

Full Day Week Long Summer Camps

Kids can learn age appropriate anatomy, sciences alongside herbology, they love learning if we supply opportunities!

When planning our own children summer camps and week-long programs, searching for quality programs where there was some excitement about the magic and healing power of nature was hard to find. Lots of local Boulder programs incorporate nature, but few actually teach kids meaningful herbal medicine. So I had an idea. Why not run summer camps myself! 

I have nearly three decades of herbal knowledge and have been a fully trained Tibetan physician credentialed since 2009. You can read about my qualifications here: About Nashalla Camp size is purposefully limited to ten kids and ages 6-11. Designed for younger kids, as well as nearing the end of elementary age, there is an effort to have various ages to support each other’s needs. 

This will be hands on fun learning and play individuated to your kids. We will spend time exploring the garden, meeting plant allies and learning about how they grow in the garden, how they want to be harvested and processed and what benefits local plants, kitchen cabinet medicine and garden herbals provide in our lives.

Does your child believe in magic, witches and wizards? Let them take on this role for the week as they learn the beauty and power that herbal medicine has to offer. This does not have to be a make believe childhood that gets left behind!

The magic and wonder of nature as healer can be a reality, through embracing ancient wisdom and your child being able to carry this precious knowledge with them for the rest of their lives.

Make your own non-toxic bug spray, herbal teas for tummy upsets, learn herbal decoctions for fevers and how we deal with minor bodily issues all with plants they can meet and make friends with. Kids can learn valuable tidbits on systems of the body.

What is the respiratory system? How does digestion work? What herbs are good for a cold and cough, what is good for a headache? What local tree has SPF 15 in its bark? We will have a little science, outside and kitchen herbal classrooms, fun in exploring nearby open space where stick forts and imagination blend with local herbs.

Kids can pack a swimsuit Tuesdays and Thursdays to include some good old fashioned running through the sprinkler fun. A good blend of fun, and structured learning will fill their days with adventure. Monday-Friday the days will be filled with fun learning they can bring home and share with family forever.

Hours are 9-3pm with aftercare play time options till 4 available.

Typical Schedule

• 9am Drop-off

• 9:15 Circle time, meditative check in and setting the days intention

• 9:45 Meeting some plant allies

• 10:30 Snack & Play

• 10:50 Project Time

• 11:30 Lunch & Playtime

• 1pm Project Part Two

• 2-3pm Free Choice Time

*Subject to change with the days project and kids mood and focus, Tuesday and Thursday is water play in the afternoon - bring swimsuits.

Consent Forms

You will be asked to sign a consent form. Your child will be outside and working with garden tools, exposed to sun and elements.

A up to date tetanus shot is recommended for being able to safely root around in soil.

Any allergies need to be disclosed at registration. We do ask for permission to administer antihistamines if bee stings or minor allergies occur. Should your child require an epipen, we require it must accompany the child daily as well as permission to administer it.

Contact Nashalla for Registration for upcoming summer of 2024:

tibetandoctor@gmail.com

A non-refundable deposit of $150 will hold the slot for a full summer week long camp

A non-refundable deposit of 25$ will hold the slot for a day off school mini-camp

First week of the summer: 4 Day Camp: May 28-May 31 cost $375 includes supplies REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

Last week of the summer: 5 day camp August 5-9th cost $465 includes supplies REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

Hours are 9-3 with option to add extended care till 4:00pm.

Limited to 10 children.