# Vilda, Helen Putnam Park

> Outdoor and nature camp · Petaluma. A nature-connection program for children in Marin and Sonoma counties. Kids learn wilderness skills, animal tracking and plant knowledge outdoors, on a sliding-scale tuition.
- Ages: 4–11
- Price: ask the provider
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Where: near Petaluma (exact address not listed)
- Website: https://vildanature.org
- Phone: (415) 747-4840
- Email: info@vildanature.org
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/petaluma/vilda-petaluma
- Vilda’s other locations: [Fairfax open space](https://summerground.com/fairfax/vilda-fairfax.md), [San Rafael (van-based and China Camp)](https://summerground.com/san-rafael/vilda-san-rafael.md)

## Thanksgiving Break Camp

Ages 4–11 · 9am–3pm

Ages 4.5 to 6.5 and 6.5 to 11. Younger campers can be picked up early at 1:45pm. Tuition is on a three-tier sliding scale, with scholarships available.

- Nov 23–25, 2026: Ages 6.5-11

- Financial aid or scholarships available.
- Sign up: https://vildanature.org/thanksgiving-camp

## Holiday Break Camp

Ages 6–11 · 9am–3pm

Ages 6.5 to 11. San Rafael is a van-based camp with pick-up and drop-off in town and activities within 20 minutes; Petaluma meets at Helen Putnam Park. Sign up for a three-day session or for single days at $147 a day. Tuition is on a three-tier sliding scale, with scholarships available.

- Dec 21–23, 2026: Session 1
- Dec 28–30, 2026: Session 2

- Financial aid or scholarships available.
- Sign up: https://vildanature.org/holiday-camp

## February Break Camp

Ages 4–11 · 9am–3pm

San Rafael camp is at China Camp State Park; Petaluma at Helen Putnam State Park. Ages 4.5 to 6.5 in San Rafael and 6.5 to 11 in both places. Single days are $147. Tuition is on a three-tier sliding scale, with scholarships available.

- Feb 16–19, 2027: Ages 6.5-11

- Financial aid or scholarships available.
- Sign up: https://vildanature.org/feb-break-camp

## Spring Break Camp

Ages 4–11 · 9am–3pm

Ages 4.5 to 6.5 in Fairfax and 6.5 to 11 in Fairfax and Petaluma. Fairfax camp is in open space ten minutes from downtown; Petaluma meets at Helen Putnam Park. Younger campers can be picked up early at 1:45pm. Tuition is on a three-tier sliding scale, with scholarships available.

- Apr 5–9, 2027: Ages 6.5-11

- Financial aid or scholarships available.
- Sign up: https://vildanature.org/spring-break-camp

Details from https://vildanature.org/holiday-camp, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.