
We hope our handpicked gift ideas bring you joy this holiday season.
1. For the co-worker or secret Santa recipient
Friends and family swear by the Owala water bottle ($28 at REI). Not only do the bottles come in fun colors and keep drinks cold all day, but Owala users love the dual sip-straw and gulp opening.
(Add a little color to your gift by including a donation to support Wildwood campers in their name!)
2. For dads, DIYers, and camping enthusiasts
Wildwood staff love a bright, rechargable headlamp! They’re great for home improvement projects, walking the dog at night, camping, and looking for monsters under the bed. We’re partial to this budget friendly BioLite Headlamp ($34.95 on sale at REI) which offers red, white, and strobe light settings, 325 lumens, and up to 40 hours of use between charges.
(Make your gift even brighter by adding a donation to support Wildwood campers!)
3. For the dog lover
Make dog walking life easier with a hands-free leash! Wildwood’s resident dog lover swears by a waist leash. A waist leash reduces the frustration and arm strain of a traditional leash, and it frees hands up to change songs, offer treats, and pick up after pups. Our staff like the luxe quality of the Ruffwear Roamer Bungee Dog Leash ($29.96 at Ruffwear).
4. For the person who would rather be wearing slippers
What can we say, we love a good Teva.
While Teva sandals are a summer camp staple, the ReEmbers ($80 adults, $60 kids on Teva) make a great fall/winter shoe. We like them because of the puffer-coat style upper, the collapsible heel, and the outdoors-ready sole. They stay warm and, like Crocs, easily slide on or switch into “sport mode.”
(Top off your Teva gift with a donation to support Wildwood campers!)
5. For the target driven kid (ages 4-10)
Campers and staff enjoy honing their accuracy at the archery and slingshot ranges at Wildwood. Kids can practice their target sport skills in the offseason with the Mischief Maker Slingshot ($22.99 at The Learning Tree). The indoor-friendly slingshot features foam balls and foam covered slingshot.
(Make your gift a double bullseye by adding a donation to support Wildwood campers!)
6. For the foodie or s’more enthusiast
A s’more is only as good as its ingredients, and our team loves a local find. For a gourmet s’more experience, we like a chai spice Modest Mallow ($12 at Modest Mallow or Shop Local KC) and an Andre’s Confiserie Suisse milk chocolate bar ($9 at Andre’s)
(Make your gift even sweeter by topping it with a donation to support Wildwood campers!)
7. For the person who has everything
Making a donation to Wildwood in someone’s name ($5+ at Wildwood) is the ultimate gift for the person who has everything. This holiday, we’ll even send them a card and an oak seedling as a symbol of the good to come.