Youth Programs
We believe, and research has shown, that experience in nature is fundamental for the healthy development and well-being of all children.
Our dynamic and popular youth programs weave together ancient survival skills, naturalist studies, games, music, storytelling, intergenerational learning, adventures, imaginative play, community building, and stewardship of the land.
Our intention is to draw out each child’s unique gifts, and support them in developing the Attributes of Nature Connection: gratitude, awareness, aliveness, health and vitality, loving commitment to self and others, empathy for all living beings, embodiment of personal gifts to the whole, love and forgiveness.
We offer WOLF Kids and Wild Child school year programs, Wild Teen Weekends, and Youth Camps.
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Young Men of the Earth
Young Men of the Earth Mentoring & Rite of Passage Program A 5-month Earth-based Adventure and Rite of Passage Program for Young Men and Male-identifying Young Men Ages 13-17 5 weekends from August to November Starts August 3, 2024 *Options for...
Teen Camp 2023
Wisdom of the Earth TEEN CAMP! July 17-22, 2023 6 days and 5 nights. Ages 14-18 Wisdom of the Earth TEEN CAMP is the beginning of a yearly gathering of peers who want to be out in the wild. Away from the mundane and distractions of everyday...
WOLF Programs
W.O.L.F. Wilderness : Our Learning Foundation 3 Programs for all ages: WOLF Pups for ages 5-7 WOLF Kids for ages 8-14 WOLF Teens for ages 14-17 WOLF is a Deep Nature Connection immersion program for children, based on Nature Awareness and Coyote Mentoring, on Salt...
Summer Camps
Nature Adventure Summer Day Camps Heed the call of the wild, develop your skills, connect deeply with nature, forge new friendships, and develop self-awareness and confidence, all while having tons of fun! Immerse your child in the healthy nourishment of nature while...
Wild Teens Expeditions
Wild Teens Expeditions (8 Weekends) The Wild Teens Expeditions Program is a deep nature connection and wilderness immersion program for teens who seek adventure, and want to develop skills and explore their own wildness, with awesome people in...
CAHOOTS Nature Programs
CAHOOTS Nature Programs for Children CAHOOTS Nature Programs provide year-long weekly nature connection and adventure for children, based on Nature Awareness and Coyote Mentoring, in the south end of Salt Spring Island. We offer 2 Sept-June weekly programs:...
Wild Child
Wild Child! Parent-Child Nature Program For ages 3-7 with their parentsWild Child offers a unique opportunity for children aged 3-7 years and their parents to share nourishing experiences of nature connection in a supportive community environment. Play, explore,...