Ages 4 to 6
Seattle (Seward Park), Kenmore (St. Ed’s), Issaquah (Cougar Mtn), Duvall (Linne Doran)
$495
Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm
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Nature Explorer is for kids who want to turn over logs, poke at puddles and ask what lives under every rock.
At this age, every discovery is a question. Our instructors turn those questions into nature games, stories, and songs. Your child spends five hours a day outside, getting muddy, making friends and learning how bugs, plants and birds depend on one another. Along the way, they’re developing the curiosity, observation skills, and scientific thinking that form the foundation for both STEM learning and a lifelong connection to nature.
“After one week she gained self-confidence and a deeper sense of wonder for the world around her.”
– Ethan B. (Father of 6-year-old camper)
Camp Highlights
- Explore forests, trails, and the natural world through hands-on discovery
- Play nature games that encourage curiosity and teamwork
- Share stories, songs, and laughter
- Investigate mud, bugs, water, plants, and wildlife
- Let imaginations run wild through creative outdoor play
- Make new friends and discover something new each day
Wondering if this camp is right for your child? Click here to find out.
Your Child Is in Good Hands
- A 1:7 staff-student ratio
- On-site director and volunteers who offer additional instructor support
- Staff trained as Coyote Mentors, a widely-respected educational philosophy developed at the Wilderness Awareness School
- Compassionate educators who encourage each child’s respect for self, others, and nature
- Experienced Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified professionals
NOTE: All children must be fully potty-trained to participate.
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| Kenmore: St Edward State Park | 7/26/27 – 7/30/27 |
| 8/9/27 – 8/13/27 | |
| Issaquah: Cougar Mountain | 7/12/27 – 7/16/27 |
| 8/2/27 – 8/6/27 | |
| Seattle: Seward Park | 6/27/27 – 7/2/27 |
| 8/23/27 – 8/27/27 | |
| Duvall: Linne Doran | 7/5/27 – 7/9/27 |
| 7/26/27 – 7/30/27 |
What Families Are Saying
“Our son did much more than hike in the park – he began to notice nature more deeply, marveling at the whirls in tree bark and the patterns in a spider web.”
– Mary L. (Mother of 4-year-old camper)
“My child adored the instructors at Wilderness Awareness School. The camp gave him the opportunity to get dirty and learn about nature freely with friends. I appreciated the attentiveness and love that the instructors showed my camper. I am looking forward to sending him back next
– Mother of 5-year-old camper
year!”
“This program should be integrated into public school K-12. What Wilderness Awareness School is teaching is essential to humanity and our ability to build and sustain a respectful community into adulthood.”
– Mother of 5-year-old camper
“This camp was one of the most important and educational experiences of my daughter’s life. After one week she gained self-confidence and a deeper sense of wonder for the world around her.”
– Ethan Bryson (Father of 6-year-old camper)