Wild Nature Project Summer Camps
2024 Camp Dates are out.
Camps are full but you can still sign up to be on a waiting list.
Camps are full but you can still sign up to be on a waiting list.
Be a part of our camp team! Click "Staff Application" below.
*use this link to also register your child for the Mentor-in-Training Program
Mentors-in-Training is for ages 12-14 and provides young people with the opportunity to transition from camper to staff. They will learn many camp skills and life skills including:
-Responsibilities & safety of caring for children and teaching wilderness skills.
-Storytelling to setup games & activities.
-How to show up as a friend and mentor for the younger children.
-Planning camp activities & gathering the tools and gear needed.
-Being a part of a teaching/mentoring team.
-And more.
*use this link to also register your child for the Mentor-in-Training Program
Mentors-in-Training is for ages 12-14 and provides young people with the opportunity to transition from camper to staff. They will learn many camp skills and life skills including:
-Responsibilities & safety of caring for children and teaching wilderness skills.
-Storytelling to setup games & activities.
-How to show up as a friend and mentor for the younger children.
-Planning camp activities & gathering the tools and gear needed.
-Being a part of a teaching/mentoring team.
-And more.
"Wild Nature Project has been such a positive experience for my three kids (and for myself!). Not only have they learned about nature, but they've also learned invaluable lessons about themselves. Truly life changing!" -Dan Caldwell
2024 Summer Camp Schedule Quick Look:
May 23-24: Staff Training overnight
May 28-31: Dragonfly Day Camp, Ages 6-10 (4-day camp)
June 3-7: Dragonfly Day Camp, Ages 6-10
Little Turtles Camp, Ages 4-6
June 10-14: Dragonfly Camp, Ages 10-14
June 17-21: Dragonfly Camp, Ages 6-10
June 24-28: Little Turtles Camp, Ages 4-6
July 1-5: Dragonfly Day Camp, Ages 6-10
July 22-26: Dragonfly Day Camp, Ages 6-10
July 29-Aug. 2: Dragonfly Camp, Ages 10-14
*We will not be running Sassafras Sisters camp in 2024.
2024 Staff Application
May 23-24: Staff Training overnight
May 28-31: Dragonfly Day Camp, Ages 6-10 (4-day camp)
June 3-7: Dragonfly Day Camp, Ages 6-10
Little Turtles Camp, Ages 4-6
June 10-14: Dragonfly Camp, Ages 10-14
June 17-21: Dragonfly Camp, Ages 6-10
June 24-28: Little Turtles Camp, Ages 4-6
July 1-5: Dragonfly Day Camp, Ages 6-10
July 22-26: Dragonfly Day Camp, Ages 6-10
July 29-Aug. 2: Dragonfly Camp, Ages 10-14
*We will not be running Sassafras Sisters camp in 2024.
2024 Staff Application
Restrooms, Changing Clothes, and Privacy at Camp
- We have a private composting toilet house where kids can use the restroom.
- We also teach and encourage kids to learn to pee in the woods. This is done by having female staff teach a group of girls at a time (while all fully clothed) with emphasis on finding a private spot away from the group and how to avoid getting pee on yourself. These are outdoor skills that can be taught at home before coming to camp.
- There are 2 private stalls for changing clothes in if that is needed. For example, changing into swimsuits for water play or changing out of muddy clothes. These stalls also have full length mirrors for tick checks.