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Wild Earth’s transformative nature immersion experiences cultivate character, confidence, passion and perseverance in today’s youth.

At Wild Earth, children & adults head into the woods and off the trails where they’re meeting plants and animals, learning wilderness skills, creating natural crafts, and building deep connections with friends and inspiring mentors.

Our programs are designed to remember and return to our natural human blueprint to form strong connections to self, each other and the Earth. At a time when our planet requires diligent and proactive care, Wild Earth’s programs foster gratitude, respect, and a renewed commitment to taking care of the Earth.

Upcoming Youth Programs

3-Day Spring Break Day Camp

Tues, Wed, Thurs April 16, 17, 18 5-11 year olds

Screech Owl: 3 Spring Sundays

3 Sundays April 28, May 19, June 2 4-7 year olds

Kestrel: 3 Spring Sundays

3 Sundays April 28, May 19, June 2 7-10 year olds

Raven: 3 Spring Sundays

3 SUNDAYS April 28, May 19, June 2 10-14 year olds

Mothers & Daughters Overnight

Saturday-Sunday Overnight June 8-9, 2019 9-12 year olds

Ropes: 4-Day Backpacking Adventure for High School Teens

Monday - Thursday August 12 - 15, 2019 High School Aged Teens

Ongoing Youth Programs

Atlatl Boys: Awakening Our Human Blueprint

One Saturday per month October '18 - May '19 9-14 year olds

Artemis Moon Girls

One Saturday per month October '18 - May '19 9-14 year olds

Mystwood

One Saturday per Month October '18 - May '19 6-9 year olds

Ropes: Wilderness Program for Teens

One Friday Night per Month October '18 - May '19 High School Teens

Summer Camps

Summer Camp Announcements:

Mar 12, 2019
🥳 More spaces just became available, especially for girls!

This summer, we're working extra hard to ensure that our camps are as gender balanced as possible, so that every camper has ample opportunity to learn, play, and explore.

Jan 15, 2019
🚌 Bus to/from New Paltz for Screech & Kestrel Camps

In order to ride the bus in 2019 you MUST register for the bus in advance. We will not be able to accommodate 'day of' bus riders.

Dec 1, 2018
🎆 Camp will run Wed, July 3 & will close for Thurs, July 4

While Wild Earth is usually closed on Wednesdays, on the week of July 4 we will run camp Wed, July 3 and close for Thurs, July 4.

4-Week Day Camps

Raven Camp
10 - 13 year olds

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Click here for more info.
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Clove Road, High Falls, NY

July 1 - July 26, 2019

Ropes: Teen Camp
13 - 17 year olds

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Click here for more info.
9:15 AM - 3:15 PM | + 2-NIGHT OVERNIGHT
Wild Earth's New Home, Kerhonkson, NY

July 1 - July 26, 2019

1-Week Day Camp

Kingston 5-Day Camp
8 - 12 year olds

M, T, W, Th, F. Click here for more info.
9AM-3PM | BEFORE/AFTER-CARE FROM 7AM-6PM
Ulster Landing Rd, Kingston, NY

Aug 12 - 16, 2019

Overnight Trip

Ropes: Backpacking Adventure
for High School Students

3-Nights & 4-Days. Click here for more info.
Catskill Mountains, NY

Aug 12 - 15, 2019

2 -Week Day Camps

Chickadee Parent-Tot
3 - 4 year olds & parent/guardian

Tues, Wed, Fri. Click here for more info.
10:30 AM - 1:15 PM
River Road, New Paltz, NY

July 2 - 12, 2019

Screech Owl Camp
4 - 7 year olds

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Click here for more info.
9:15 AM - 3:15 PM
Wild Earth's New Home, Kerhonkson, NY

SESSION 1: July 1 - 12, 2019
SESSION 2: July 15 - 26, 2019
SESSION 3: Aug 5 - 16, 2019

Kestrel Camp
7 - 10 year olds

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Click here for more info.
9:15 AM - 3:15 PM
Wild Earth's New Home, Kerhonkson, NY

SESSION 1: July 1 - 12, 2019
SESSION 2: July 15 - 26, 2019
SESSION 3: Aug 5 - 16, 2019

Wild Earth Art Camp
6 - 13 year olds

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Click here for more info.
9:45 AM - 3:45 PM
River Road, New Paltz, NY

July 15 - 26, 2019