Our 100% outdoor camps are filled with forest exploration, games, and hands-on projects. Our camps are geared towards kids ages 7-13 and 13-17, providing experiences that are fun, exciting, and unforgettable.
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Summer Camp REGISTRATION OPENS January 1st
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (June 22-26)
Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore ournatural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: June 22, 2026
Advanced Skills Day Camp for Teens - Leather Making & More (June 22-26)
The Advanced Skills for Teens Day Camp will consist of a variety of different skills we well focus on advancing our knowledge and understanding of, skills including:
Stone Tool & Flint Knapping is where you will learn basic and advanced tool production methods. We will guide you through all the stages of stone reduction that are proven to be the most effective way to produce the sharpest edge possible on stones. You will also learn how to properly use antler, stone, and bone tools to reduce raw stone into usable tools. The stone will be your teacher and we will be your translator. You may find the lessons learned are beyond mere flake removal. **We will go on a couple field trips to explore and test different rock sources around the DMV
Forest Scout Day Camp is where you will experience what it means to be the eyes and the ears of the forest. Learning how to disappear into the forest without a trace we, will use skills like; natural camouflage, stalking and movement, aidless navigation, and advanced tracking and awareness to reach our objectives.
We will split off from the Woods Wise Day Camps and practice Scout activities and play Scout games that help hone each campers skills in awareness, stealth, and invisibility to prepare for their final mission, infiltrating the others camps to capture their treasures! This camp is modeled around the ancient Scout skills shared by Tom Brown Jr and takes each camper on an exciting Scout adventure.
Ages: 13 -17 (Prerequisite: Woods Wise III Day Camp)
When: June 16-20, 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Registration Fee: $325 (includes tool use and materials)(no discounts available for this camp)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $350.00
Date: June 22, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (June 29-July 3)
Our Woods Wi
se Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps In a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: June 29, 2026
Advanced Skills Day Camp for Teens - Working with Clay, Stone & Bone (June 29-July 3)
The Advanced Skills for Teens Day Camp will consist of a variety of different skills we well focus on advancing our knowledge and understanding of, skills including:
Stone Tool & Flint Knapping is where you will learn basic and advanced tool production methods. We will guide you through all the stages of stone reduction that are proven to be the most effective way to produce the sharpest edge possible on stones. You will also learn how to properly use antler, stone, and bone tools to reduce raw stone into usable tools. The stone will be your teacher and we will be your translator. You may find the lessons learned are beyond mere flake removal. **We will go on a couple field trips to explore and test different rock sources around the DMV
Forest Scout Day Camp is where you will experience what it means to be the eyes and the ears of the forest. Learning how to disappear into the forest without a trace we, will use skills like; natural camouflage, stalking and movement, aidless navigation, and advanced tracking and awareness to reach our objectives.
We will split off from the Woods Wise Day Camps and practice Scout activities and play Scout games that help hone each campers skills in awareness, stealth, and invisibility to prepare for their final mission, infiltrating the others camps to capture their treasures! This camp is modeled around the ancient Scout skills shared by Tom Brown Jr and takes each camper on an exciting Scout adventure.
Ages: 13 -17 (Prerequisite: Woods Wise III Day Camp)
When: June 16-20, 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Registration Fee: $325 (includes tool use and materials)(no discounts available for this camp)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $350.00
Date: June 29, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (July 6-10)
Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: July 6, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (July 13-17)
Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore ournatural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: July 13, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (July 20-24)
Our 
Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: July 20, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (July 27-31)
Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: July 27, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (August 3-7)
Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: August 3, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (August 10-14)
Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: August 10, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps- I, II, III (August 17-21)
Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: August 17, 2026
Woods Wise Day Camps (Aug 24-28)
Our Woods Wise Camps will be an experience your kids will never forget. Advancing through the different levels of our camps, in a safe learning environment, with experienced instructors, our campers will learn ancient & practical skills, become more aware, and more comfortable in the forests.
Participants are guided through experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in a natural environment.
Woods Wise I Come explore our natural surroundings, becoming more comfortable in the wilderness. As we wander and explore our local forests, this nature program provides an exciting week of discovery, adventure and games. The participants will learn; how to blend and flow within nature, build a proper camp fire, make natural cordage, track animals, basic wilderness survival techniques and lost proofing. The campers will work together in small groups honing their awareness and connecting with the natural world.
Woods Wise II - This nature based program is the next step in becoming closer to the earth. Our campers will learn more advanced wilderness skills like Fire by friction, natural basketry, primitive pottery, natural camouflage, atlatl, and animal tracking! (must be 9 years or older and taken Woods Wise I)
Woods Wise III - This our most advanced day camp! This camp focuses on the skills that were the most important for sustainable wilderness living and survival. Our ancestors had the skills to live anywhere in the world. This camp focuses on the skills of the ancient Hunter/Gatherer. We will explore several advanced skills that include; archery, open fire cooking, wild edible plants, advanced camouflage, hunting, trapping, stone tools, advanced fire making, and the art of invisibility. (Must be 10 years old and attended Woods Wise I & II)
Ages: 7 - 14 (we place kids in age and skill appropriate groups)
Price: $325
When: 9am-4pm (aftercare is available)
Location: Greenbelt MD
Price: $325.00
Date: August 24, 2026
Financial Aid is available