Summer Day Camps

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