Testimonials from our 2010 Summer Camps

"When we asked our son if he wanted to do camp next summer, his response was 'Can't I do it forever?'" - Robert and Mary Hunter

"This is a fun and real outdoor experience for kids. Respect seems to be part of the philosophy, and it is modeled rather than just talked about." - Chaya Keefe

"This camp beautifully, and age-appropriately, captures the magic of nature." - Mary Gagliardi

"The counselors and the program completely engaged my son. He loved their approach to nature. For a high-energy boy, he embraced learning to be quiet and observant in the woods." - Mary Gagliardi

"I liked that they were actually learning while playing!" - Laura Bartoletti

"The kids learn to be in nature with others - they're outside in the world's most important classroom with skilled and wonderful adult guides - this is a fantastic program." - Debbie Carlson

"This is so positive! All of the counselors are positive and model characteristics that I want to see in myself and my own children." - Janelle Calteris

"Year after year my son wants to come back - even spontaneously asks if he can return, months later - despite his dislike of bugs!!" - Lauren Gaddy

"The instructors and staff feel totally engaged and passionate about nature and the kids. Top-quality program and experience!" - Carrie Kenner

"This program taught my son things that he has not learned from other schools or experiences. It provides a very unique, hands-on curriculum that made him more comfortable with the natural world." - Kristen Federico

"A week of getting up close and personal with nature is what every child needs. She gained an appreciation and respect for nature, right down to the bugs in the soil." - Susan Vossler

"My daughter came home every day excited to tell me all of the things she learned and did. She gained self-confidence and a better understanding of the natural environment." - Sarah Valenta

"The staff were great! Friendly, knowledgeable, thoughtful and with a genuine interest in teaching kids about nature!" - Chris Halvorson

"Nicholas felt very content and comfortable in this camp. He looked forward to going every day and was sad to see it end. The camp effectively nurtured his love of nature and built his confidence." - Jill Hayes

"I don't really know what you do - no facilities, no sports equipment, no arts and crafts supplies, but he loves it. And that's the beauty of it. It shows how kids are happiest using their bodies and minds." - Beverly Pressey

"The counselors seem to really 'get' the kids and the fact that each child is an individual and has different needs." - Melissa Purcell

"This experience has taught my daughter that she can balance "city living" and a connection with nature. She admires her instructors and their experiences. This camp helps her to calm herself and reconnect." - Dawn Moncalieri

"I am always impressed with the energy, enthusiasm and creativity the WAS staff brings to connecting kids and nature!" - Kerin Sloane

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Our Great Locations

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Our Philosophy

What do you remember about nature from your childhood?

What do you remember about nature from your childhood?

Likely it's about a special place that you would go and share with friends - making forts, climbing trees and more - all while getting muddy and wet, in all kinds of weather.

We bring these kinds of adventures to kids today, along with instructors who know a lot about nature and use great skill in reconnecting kids with the wonder of the world around them. We do this through stories, hands-on skills like fire-making, responsible introduction of wild edible plants and their poisonous look-alikes, as well as things most adults don't even know like the arts of wildlife tracking and bird language interpretation.

All of these skills are doorways into exploration of nature, and ultimately ourselves. The same confidence that kids acquire in learning about the hazards of nature and how to work with them translates into the rest of their lives and how they approach healthy risk-taking and learning in general. We look forward to the day when these kind of nature adventures are happening again spontaneously for kids in neighborhoods everywhere!


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