It’s starting to get colder here at Wildwood, and we love doing outdoor mindfulness activities for when the temp drops.
This week, Wildwood experienced its first frost of the fall season. Shorter days and colder temperatures are upon the summer camp world.
For some of us, the colder months can prove to be more stressful and difficult than the summer months. Days are shorter and nights are colder. The cold outside can make us feel anxious, stuck, or even depressed. As advocates that kids (and grown ups) grow better outside, we want to share just how you can keep up with some outside mindfulness activities this chilly season!
Mark your calendar for a unique respite option led by Wildwood’s camp counselors and full-time staff leaders!
R&R (Respite and Recreation) Weekends at Wildwood provide essential social-emotional learning and tech-free outdoor recreation for Jackson County, MO youth in grades 4-7.
Bus transportation and meals are provided.
Campers will get to participate in fun camp activities and build supportive relationships with peers and adults–plus enjoy unique themed fall and winter activities and 150 acres of beautiful camp setting to explore!
Programs will run Friday through Sunday with two conveniently located Jackson County bus stop locations.
Free
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
913-738-9067
jane@wildwoodctr.org
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
7095 W 399th St LaCygne,
KS
66040+ Google Map913-738-9067
Unstructured, uncrowded, and unbelievably beautiful adventure awaits! Kids need time to roam, explore, imagine, and enjoy time in nature. Unstructured time in nature with mud and dust and sky ignites the body, mind and spirit of kids (and their grown ups.) Free-Range Friday is your invitation to let your kids run and hike and adventure at their own pace and within your own comfort-level in a wide-open place.
Each Free-Range Friday will include one activity presented by Wildwood staff and open access to adventure around Wildwood. Wander the trails; catch a fish; observe local wildlife; and make lasting memories!
Wildwood feels like a place far away, but really, we’re only 37 minutes south of I-435.
Unstructured, uncrowded, and unbelievably beautiful adventure awaits! Kids need time to roam, explore, imagine, and enjoy time in nature. Unstructured time in nature with mud and dust and sky ignites the body, mind and spirit of kids (and their grown ups.) Free-Range Friday is your invitation to let your kids run and hike and adventure at their own pace and within your own comfort-level in a wide-open place.
Each Free-Range Friday will include one activity presented by Wildwood staff and open access to adventure around Wildwood. Wander the trails; catch a fish; observe local wildlife; and make lasting memories!
Wildwood feels like a place far away, but really, we’re only 37 minutes south of I-435.
Unstructured, uncrowded, and unbelievably beautiful adventure awaits! Kids need time to roam, explore, imagine, and enjoy time in nature. Unstructured time in nature with mud and dust and sky ignites the body, mind and spirit of kids (and their grown ups.) Free-Range Friday is your invitation to let your kids run and hike and adventure at their own pace and within your own comfort-level in a wide-open place.
Each Free-Range Friday will include one activity presented by Wildwood staff and open access to adventure around Wildwood. Wander the trails; catch a fish; observe local wildlife; and make lasting memories!
Wildwood feels like a place far away, but really, we’re only 37 minutes south of I-435.
$8 per person
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
913-738-9067
jane@wildwoodctr.org
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
7095 W 399th St LaCygne,
KS
66040+ Google Map913-738-9067
Come join us for a fun-filled, family friendly day of volunteering at Wildwood!
It’s the perfect opportunity to give back to our community and make a positive impact for campers. Whether you’re a nature lover, need volunteer hours, or simply want to lend a helping hand, this event is for you! Join us as we work together to move and improve the garden, prep the dining hall for eager diners, get campfire circles ready for s’mores, and more!
We’ll provide lunch and drinks as well as the tools to get the job done. The day will be broken up into two work sessions: 10:00 AM -12:30 PM and 1:00 PM -4:00 PM. We hope you’ll join us for the whole day, but we totally understand if you can only attend one. 🙂
The details:
Teens age 14+ are welcome in small groups (up to 10) with a responsible adult chaperone
Kids age 6-13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Kids need to run wild! We’re opening our gates to make it happen. Explore the outdoors together at Free Range Friday at Wildwood.
Unstructured, uncrowded, and unbelievably beautiful adventure awaits! Kids need time to roam, explore, imagine, and enjoy time in nature. Unstructured time in nature with mud and dust and sky ignites the body, mind and spirit of kids (and their grown ups.) Free-Range Friday is your invitation to let your kids run and hike and adventure at their own pace and within your own comfort-level in a wide-open place.
Kids need to run wild! We’re opening our gates to make it happen. Explore the outdoors together at Free Range Friday at Wildwood.
Unstructured, uncrowded, and unbelievably beautiful adventure awaits! Kids need time to roam, explore, imagine, and enjoy time in nature. Unstructured time in nature with mud and dust and sky ignites the body, mind and spirit of kids (and their grown ups.) Free-Range Friday is your invitation to let your kids run and hike and adventure at their own pace and within your own comfort-level in a wide-open place.
Kids need to run wild! We’re opening our gates to make it happen. Explore the outdoors together at Free Range Friday at Wildwood.
Unstructured, uncrowded, and unbelievably beautiful adventure awaits! Kids need time to roam, explore, imagine, and enjoy time in nature. Unstructured time in nature with mud and dust and sky ignites the body, mind and spirit of kids (and their grown ups.) Free-Range Friday is your invitation to let your kids run and hike and adventure at their own pace and within your own comfort-level in a wide-open place.
Leadership Camp is a multi-year program designed to meet the needs and interests of high schoolers who want to become camp counselors or plan for a career in education and leadership.
These campers enjoy a week of camp activities and fun while they learn skills and practice working with younger campers. After completing leadership camp, youth will be eligible to participate in camp apprentice opportunities.
Camp will be held at Wildwood Outdoor Education Center in La Cygne, KS. Bus transportation will be available
