bold Wanderers
Adventure runs deeper for our Bold Wanderers—children aged 7 to 9 years who are ready to stretch their minds, challenge their bodies, and deepen their relationship with the natural world. Running Monday through Friday from June 16 to August 15, each week offers a new rhythm of hands-on learning, discovery, and growth in our beloved outdoor classrooms: Lake Calavera and Buena Vista Park.
While session times may vary by location, each day is grounded in curiosity, community, and a strong sense of place.
Over six enriching weeks, Bold Wanderers will dive deep into the wonders of ecology, environmental science, and creative exploration—all through the lens of outdoor adventure. From tracking wildlife and mapping habitats to asking complex ecological questions, campers will develop critical thinking and inquiry-based learning in nature’s classroom.
Days will be filled with scientific sketching, nature journaling, group problem-solving, and expressive storytelling. Campers will take on team challenges, explore creek beds, identify plant and animal relationships, and co-create art inspired by natural patterns and forms—fostering leadership, resilience, and a strong sense of environmental stewardship.
Days & Times:
Monday - Friday | 8:10AM - 12:10PM
Weekly sessions with customizable days available!
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A Day in the Life of a Bold Wanderer
Each day at Wild Wander Summer Camp is guided by curiosity and grounded in nature. While no two days are exactly the same, here are a few favorite activities that capture the spirit of what your child might experience during their time in the wild with us.
What to Bring:
A child-sized backpack
12oz+ refillable water bottle
Sunscreen and a sun hat
Weather-appropriate clothing and hiking shoes or boots
An extra set of clothes
A nutritious, low-sugar lunch and snacks
Build a Bug Hotel
Your kids will design cozy structures for pollinators and beneficial insects using natural materials they collect during their outdoor adventures. Along the way, they’ll learn why these tiny creatures are essential to our ecosystems and how even simple shelters can make a big impact.
Eco-Dye Fabric Art
Your kids will explore natural pigments by dyeing fabric with berries, flowers, bark, and leaves they find on site.As they create their own wearable or displayable art, they'll also gain an appreciation for the natural chemistry and colors of the wild world.
Elder Tree Interviews
Your kids will choose an old tree as their “forest elder,” observing it over time and writing letters or stories imagining its history. Through reflection and imagination, they’ll build a relationship with the land and deepen their sense of place and belonging in the natural world.
