Gardening, water play and nature exploration
All Programs
Ages 3 – 10 · summer, breaks & holidays
Summer & Seasonal Experiences
Slower days, bigger skies and unhurried discovery in every season.
Our seasonal experiences carry Stone River's rhythm into summer, holidays and school breaks — with room for wonder, unhurried play and the natural rhythms of Central Oregon.
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (program-specific)Redmond · Bend
Ratio
1 : 8
Group size
By age band
Hours
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (program-specific)
Campuses
Redmond · Bend
Signature Experiences
Art, music, storytelling and community rituals
Field days, seasonal projects and family gatherings
Curriculum
Four pillars, one unhurried day.
01
Weekly Themes
River & Water, Sky & Stars, Garden & Harvest, Story & Craft — each a full week of immersion.
02
Central Oregon Field Days
Guided excursions to Smith Rock, Deschutes River trails, farms and cultural sites.
03
Maker Studio
Woodworking, textiles, natural dyes, botanical art and seasonal cooking.
04
Community & Rest
Family gatherings, generous rest, reading nooks and unhurried transitions.
A Day in the Life
Rhythm, not schedule.
Every day is anchored in predictable, calming rhythms — with generous space for wonder, choice and rest.
- 1Long outdoor mornings — trails, garden, water, shade
- 2Studio and maker projects rooted in the season
- 3Trilingual songs, stories and cooperative games
- 4Rest, reading and reflection in the warmest part of the day
- 5Late-afternoon community play and reflective closing
Frequently Asked
Questions parents ask us.
Are camps open to non-enrolled families?
Yes — summer & school-break camps welcome community families space-permitting.
Can I enroll for a single week?
Yes. Camps are offered as weekly sessions with a two-week minimum in peak weeks.
What's included?
All materials, meals, snacks and field trips within the region. Sunscreen & water gear provided.
How do you handle mixed-age groups?
Children are grouped in developmental bands with mentored cross-age play built in.
Our Campuses
Two Central Oregon campuses.
Same philosophy, same trilingual foundation — each campus with its own character and light.
Visit
Redmond Campus
115 NW Greenwood Avenue
Redmond, OR 97756
In the heart of downtown Redmond — walkable, warm and nature-connected.
Visit
Bend Campus
63645 Scenic Drive, Suite 2
Bend, OR 97703
Along Scenic Drive — bright, elegant and softened by mountain light.
Open Monday – Sunday · 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Visit our classrooms in person.
A calm, unhurried private tour is the best way to feel what makes Stone River different.