Call of the wild!
Our Wilderness Adventure specialty camps (offered at our newest satellite location in Olney, MD) are designed for campers who just love the outdoors! Participants in our Wilderness Adventure camps get the best of both worlds—traditional camp activities with a focus on nature and the outdoors.
“The counselors were so great and really got to know my girls. They both came home exhausted and dirty from the day’s fun activities, which is exactly what we wanted. I wish we had signed up for additional weeks! We’ll be returning next year for sure!”
Wilderness Camps
Requirements
Completed 3rd or 4th grade
Program Description
Our Wilderness Explorations specialty camp is designed to challenge our younger explorers both emotionally and physically. Combining some of our traditional camp activities with a focus on nature and the outdoors, this camp will give your child many opportunities to satisfy their curiosity, problem-solve, build confidence, and be creative.
Sample Activities
Hiking, Outdoor Survival skills | Overnighters | Pool trips | Field trips
Resources
Program Guide: Wilderness Explorations (3rd & 4th)
- Sample Schedule
- Tuition/Fees
- Financial Assistance
- Convenience Services (e.g., transportation, extended care)
- & more!
Requirements
Completed 5th or 6th grade
Program Description
Our Wilderness Expeditions specialty camp—designed to challenge campers both emotionally and physically—combines some of our traditional camp activities with a focus on nature and the outdoors. Our young adventurers, if they answer the call of the wild, will experience an adventure in every activity, field trip, and overnighter we have prepared. This program is all about building on the foundations we lay in our Explorations program.
Sample Activities
Pool Trips | Rock Climbing | Field Trips | Overnighter
Resources
Program Guide: Wilderness Expeditions (5th & 6th)
- Sample Schedule
- Tuition/Fees
- Financial Assistance
- Convenience Services (e.g., transportation, extended care)
- & more!
Requirements
Completed 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th grade
Program Description
This specialty camp—designed to challenge campers both emotionally and physically— combines our field trip-based programming (Teen Adventure) with nature and the outdoors. Teens with an adventurous spirit, a love for the outdoors, and a readiness to make and hang out with new friends will absolutely love the Wilderness Excursions program.
Sample Activities
Pool Trips | White Water Rafting | Camping | Ropes Course | Overnighters
Resources
Program Guide: Wilderness Excursions (7th–10th)
- Sample Schedule
- Tuition/Fees
- Financial Assistance
- Convenience Services (e.g., transportation, extended care)
- & more!
