Nature School: environmental education summer camp for kids

Sports, nature and fun are the foundations of our summer camp!

Sports, nature and fun are the foundations of our summer camp! This full day Nature School program is the best occasion to have fun while discovering the sea, the beauty of staying outdoors and in contact with nature. During the week of Nature School kids will be involved in kayak and paddle board lessons and excursions, snorkeling and marine biology, coasteering, environmental education activities, orienteering and much more!
Outdoor Portofino’s Nature School is an educational and sports summer camp!
Designed for children aged 6 to 13, this unique camp combines water sports, environmental exploration, and learning activities in the Portofino Marine Protected Area and Portofino Park.
The goal? To raise the next generation of young “sea rangers” through sustainability, play, and discovery.

DIFFICULTY: Beginner

DURATION: 5 days

DEPARTURE: 10:00 am to 4 pm

LOCATION: Portofino

PARTICIPANTS: min. 4 – max 12

LANGUAGE: Ita – Eng

It is request that kids know how to swim

During the Nature School week, kids will enjoy an unforgettable experience!
They’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how our outdoor base works, learning to care for their equipment, read maps for excursions, and understand the history of the places they explore. Through activities like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), snorkeling, coasteering, and orienteering, they’ll gain the confidence and skills to explore their natural surroundings.
They’ll also learn to recognize local marine and terrestrial flora and fauna—and most importantly, to respect nature and all its inhabitants.

Children actively take part in citizen science activities and monitoring protocols aimed at protecting and studying the local ecosystem.
In this way, they become real contributors to scientific data collection!

Each week is packed with outdoor sports and nature-based experiences.
Throughout the summer, the program covers a variety of topics in biology and environmental education.

📚 Activities & Learning Goals
From Monday to Friday, participants follow a full program that includes:
– Hands-on lessons in kayaking, SUP, and coasteering
– Snorkeling and marine biology, learning to identify local species
– Environmental education and orienteering to explore and respect the territory
– Fun and educational activities on water safety, map reading, and seafaring culture
– Activities based on the outdoor education model, where direct experience fosters critical thinking, observation, and collaboration

🕓 Schedule & Logistics
Full-day program from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Depending on availability, it’s also possible to join for mornings only or single-day sessions.

Membership card
T-shirt
Equipment
Instructors
Surveillance

Medical certificate
Personal water bottle
Snacks and Lunch
Bathing suit
Mask & Snorkel (available for sale at our centre)
Sea shoes
Sneakers/trekking shoes
Sun glasses
Sun screen
Hat
Beach towel
K-way

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Nature School: environmental education summer camp for kids

Highlights

  • Small, dynamic groups with qualified instructors, marine biologists, and educators
  • Direct immersion in nature, among Posidonia oceanica meadows and protected coastal paths
  • Bilingual activities (Italian/English)
  • Sea and nature summer camp for children and teens aged 6 to 13 in the Portofino marine protected area
  • Exclusive setting: lessons and games in a protected environment, rich in biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes
  • Sustainable approach: with attention to environmental impact, use of local materials, and minimal impact on the territory
  • Personalized kit included in the price!
  • Sibling discount + Discount for residents of Liguria + Discount for bookings of more than one week!

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