Learning
StoryQuest
Confident Kids
Experiences
School Year
Monday – Friday
2026/27 Registration Open!
Ages 4–6 – The Age of Magic and Wonder
In this enchanted stage of childhood, little ones thrive in a forest playground where magic is real and nature is a trusted friend. Guided by caring mentors and supported by a circle of peers, Woodsprites explore the seasons through hands-on crafts, joyful games, songs, and storytelling. Each day weaves together child-led play and curiosity with thoughtful structure—inviting wonder to bloom in every leaf, puddle, and birdsong.
Monday – Friday
2026/27 Registration Open!
Ages 6-17 – NatureQuest fosters a child’s intimate connection with the natural world while developing personal and social skills among peers and mentors, guiding them along their journey as a WildChild.
Monday – Friday
2026/27 Registration Open!
Grades 3-8 – Our unique curriculum blends contemporary academics with traditional wilderness, homestead, and naturalist skills. Our Homeschool Support Program incorporates real world experiential learning that is rooted firmly in nature connection and community.
Monday & Wednesday
2026/27 Registration Open!
Ages 8-17 – Step off the bus and into a forest full of mysteries and fun adventures. Adventure Scouts invites youth to explore diverse landscapes full of old growth trees, dancing creeks, and endless animal trails.
Camps & Wilderness
2026 Camps
Where Adventure Meets Imagination
Embark on a journey where the forest becomes a classroom, and every day is a new story waiting to unfold. From crafting nature-inspired tools to mastering survival skills, our camps offer a blend of play, learning, and connection. Whether your child is a budding Woodsprite or an aspiring Ranger, there’s a magical experience awaiting them.
2026 Expeditions & Rites of Passage
Adventure, Growth, and Connection
Embark on transformative journeys through the majestic Cascade and Olympic Mountains with WildWise’s teen wilderness programs. Designed for ages 13–18, these experiences blend the thrill of outdoor adventure with personal growth. Guided by seasoned mentors, participants will forge lasting friendships, challenge their limits, and return home with stories of adventure and newfound confidence.
Be introduced to Wilderness Survival and Bushcraft Skills, tracking animals, learn to identify wild edible plants, build shelter, train to use a sword, play games and make friends. Rangers will be given a collaborative quest that requires teamwork, communication, and cooperation. Kids learn Wilderness Awareness, Natural History, and Life Sciences.
Join the WildWise Crofter’s Guild for cozy crafting, cooking traditional Jul pudding and lefse, learning traditional Norwegian folk dances, gathering around the campfire and sipping cocoa, as well as outdoor play and games!
Adult
2027 Programs
Would you like to know what wild foods grow right in your back yard. This class will teach you just what to look for! Curriculum includes how to Forage, Prepare, and Eat local wild plants in a class that covers Natural History, Lore, and Practical Application complete with Recipes and a Pot Luck.
Explore the element of fire while deepening your connections to self, community and nature.
Light a spark, change your life!
About us
Rooted in Nature. Inspired by Lore. Nurtured in Community.
We guide transformational learning through:
- Nature Connection – Cultivating deep, respectful relationships with the living world.
- Community Building – Fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and interdependence among all beings.
- Self Discovery – Supporting each individual in developing inner knowing, authenticity, and purpose.
- Sacred Awareness – Honoring the mystery and meaning woven through all life.
Animist-led and story-rich, our programs empower youth and adults to live with integrity, connect deeply, and walk with reverence.