| Who: Originally organized by the National Wildlife Federation, Family Nature Summits is continuing this 40+ year old tradition as an independent, volunteer-run experience.
What: Family Nature Summits are for people who love nature. During the day, kids enjoy educational and adventurous activities with their peers while the adults can sign up for guided hikes & classes of interest. There are family-oriented activities each evening. The program appeals to singles, couples, friends and families of all ages.
Where: The 2012 Summit will take place at YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado www.ymcarockies.org
Why: Because you won’t want to miss this chance to trade “screen time for green time” and to share amazing experiences with family and/or friends (old and new), in some of the most beautiful places in the country.
When: July 7-13, 2012
SAMPLE COSTS TO ATTEND:
Family of 4
2 adult registrations at $575* = $1150
2 kids (ages 5-12)*= $750
Annual membership= $25
Housing (Central lodges)= $1622 (double occupancy & 2 children at $133)
Total Cost $3547 (total registration and dues plus housing and food for 7 days/6 nights)
2 Adults
2 adult registrations at $575* = $1150
Annual membership = $25
Housing (Central lodges) = $1356 (double occupancy) Total Cost $2531 (total registration and dues plus housing and food for 7 days/6 nights) 1 adult/1 child
1 adult registration at $575* = $575
1 kid (ages 5-12)* = $375
Annual membership = $25
Housing (central lodges) = $1288 (single occupancy + 1 child)
Total Cost $2263 (total registration and dues plus housing and food for 7 days/6 nights)
*Check registration form for available discounts.
View the 2011 Program Handbook for an idea of the wide variety of options available to adults.
Every year we sponsor a local teacher to attend. Teachers - please consider applying for our annual teacher scholarship.
Each year, the Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship awards a scholarship to a child, age 8-18, which includes travel, room and board as well as program fees for the winner and an accompanying parent or guardian. If you know a child who is interested in applying, please visit the Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship page. Deadline for the 2012 scholarship is 5 pm E.S.T. on March 30, 2012.
How do I sign up? Visit the 2012 Family Nature Summit page to learn more about housing options and to download the registration form.
Still have questions? Feel free to email info@familysummits.org or call 949-743-2567 and we’ll get back to you.
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Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Come to the Family Nature Summit
Earn Family Brownie Points: You can vacation with your family, but you don't have to spend every hour of the day together. Adults have fun with other adults. Kids have fun with other kids. And at the end of each day, you all come together for performances, dancing and festivals. It's a unique experience where the grandparents feel equally engaged and excited as the toddlers.
This Land is Our Land: See the most beautiful places in America - and everything is figured out for you.
Get Your Vitamin D: We keep hearing how both kids and adults need more active time outside to be the best we can be. Summits makes that easy and fun.
Like an Extended Family, Without the Thanksgiving Dinner: Summits have been happening for more than 30 years and people come back year after year. New Summit attendees are given a special welcome. Come to Summit and you'll connect with a whole new instant "family" from across the country.
You Can Always Get What You Want: Hikers climb mountains. Crafters make unique crafts. Maybe one day you want to be super-active. Maybe another you'd like to sit and chat. You can shape your Summit experience to be the right mixture so your body and mind gets renewed.
Food Tastes Better When You Have Been Outside: And it tastes really good when you don't prepare it or clean up afterwards.
Outside is Fun, but We Want Hot Showers: Summits are held in comfortable places - so get your fill of the mountains and lakes during the day, but enjoy a comfy sleep at night.
Green Your Vacation: Summit facilities are chosen because they are green. We offer eco-tours and a green lifestyles evening festival. Plus we all get inspired to protect the earth when we spend time in nature.
Your Teenager Will Talk With You: Our teen and young adult programs are EXTREMELY popular. Why not fit in one more vacation with your kids before they move out?
Volunteers and Expert Faculty Make It Happen: It must be good if these people donate their time to make it happen each year! We are a keen, inspirational, dedicated group who just want to get people outside. The faculty are experts from many fields - biology, geology, ecology, early childhood education, photography, handicrafts, outdoor recreation - and more. You'll get a personally guided experience of each new Summit location.
We think we have something you won't find any where else for your family vacation - with warmth, excitement and luxury all combined.
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