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Youth and Teen Summer Camps and Nature Courses

"From a parent's perspective, the organization of their course is exceptional...and they passed on to the kids a desire to learn more and connect more with their world."
-Sharyn Pierot

Wilderness Awareness School's Youth Courses for ages 4 - 18 strive to foster young people's understanding and appreciation of nature, community and self. We offer a variety of courses during the summer and school year for children and teens.

 

Summer Courses

Day Camps - Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily
Wilderness Awareness Day Camps (ages 6 - 12)
Multiple sessions in 4 locations: Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue and Carnation

Advanced Day Camps - Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Wilderness Awareness Advanced Day Camps (ages 10- 12). Multiple sessions at local parks focused on Survival Skills and Scout Awareness

Overnight Camps - Five-night overnights on our land near Duvall
Wilderness Awareness Overnight Camps (ages 11-14)
Multiple sessions in the Cascade Mountain foothills on specialized topics

Teen Expeditions
Olympic Mountains Teen Wilderness Walkabout (15 - 18)

Teen Wolf Tracking Wilderness Expeditions (13 - 18)
Explore the wild backcountry of Idaho as we search for the tracks and sign of the elusive wolf and other animals of this rich ecosystem.

School Year Courses

Weekly Courses - one to two days per week
Nature Preschool - Roots and Wings (ages 4 - 6)
Nature Homeschool Program - Youth School (ages 7 - 12)
Teen Homeschool Course - Community School (ages 13 - 18)

Monthly Courses - one Friday per month
Monthly Nature Courses (ages 6-12)
Seven sessions. Offered at 4 locations: Issaquah, Carnation, Seattle, and Kirkland.

Family Courses - semi-monthly
Family Nature Courses (ages child to adult)
Come learn with your child in these engaging courses.

Teen Courses - held throughout the year
Teen Outdoor Courses (ages 12 - 18)
One-day, weekend and weeklong adventures for teens.

Custom School and Group Courses
Contract Courses designed for your group or class (ages 6 -18)