Ages 14 to 18
Cascade Mountains, WA
$1495
Includes T-shirt
8/2/25 – 8/9/25
“My son learned how to identify types of tracks and scat, how old or new they are, and hiked a lot with amazing views. My son felt part of a community and came home with the biggest smile on his face asking to attend next year!”
– Mother of a camper
“My son loved all of it. He tracked a cougar for a whole day. He met his people. He didn’t have to explain his existence and could geek out about his surroundings with others who were equally enthusiastic. He adored his leader. He realized he hadn’t known how much he didn’t know and has never loved learning so much, so much. This week was life affirming!”
– Mother of 14 year old camper
One of our staff’s favorite camps, the Wolf Tracking Expedition, offers teens an unforgettable adventure exploring the rivers and forests of the Eastern Cascade Mountains alongside our most skilled and experienced instructors.
Over the course of this 8-day journey, campers will embark on daily expeditions to hone their tracking and trailing skills. Along the way, they’ll encounter a variety of other wildlife, studying animals in their natural habitat and gaining a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of diverse ecosystems.
Beyond tracking, campers will dive into the fascinating biology and ecology of wolves, learning about their behavior, pack dynamics, and role as keystone predators. Engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences will help bring these concepts to life.
The camp also emphasizes building connections with the natural world and like-minded peers. This unique expedition is perfect for teens eager to explore, learn, and develop a profound connection to nature.
During the expedition, teens will:
- Learn about wolf behavior, track and sign identification, diet, and more
- Learn the history of wolves in Washington state and North America
- Discover track and sign of other wildlife including cougar, bear, bobcat, coyote, weasel, elk, deer, and many others
- Explore a beautiful, dry pine forest in Eastern Washington
- Have the option to go on a backpacking overnight
- Meet and learn from a state wolf biologist who discusses wolves and careers in wildlife biology
Our Instructional team features:
- A 1:8 staff-student ratio
- Our most experienced, Wilderness First Aid & CPR certified instructors
- A director with extensive backcountry experience
- Additional adult support through our adult apprentices, whose class will be joining us for the expedition
- Staff trained as Coyote Mentors, a widely-respected educational philosophy developed at the Wilderness Awareness School
- Compassionate educators who encourage each teen’s respect for self, others, and nature
Wondering if this camp is right for your child? Click here to find out.
Important Notes
Students will meet in Preston, WA (30 minutes East of Seattle) and drive to Eastern Washington from there.
Airport Shuttle: Transportation is available to and from SeaTac airport for an additional charge. Please see Registration Information for more details.
Below is a photo from one of our motion-sensing cameras during our 2017 expedition. We were able to report to Fish and Wildlife that there were 4 pups in the pack we were tracking (they did not know before we told them!) This is all thanks to our teen campers, who helped decide where to place the camera.
