outdoors

1. For the athlete or parent who’s always on their feet

Runners on Wildwood staff swear by Bombas Performance compression socks ($36.00 at Bombas). The compression helps legs feel supported and spring-y, and our staff love the cushioned footbeds.

(Squeeze even more joy into your gift by including a donation to support Wildwood campers in their name!)

2. For the aspiring gardener or apartment dweller

Learning to garden requires practice that’s not always available during winter. Help the aspiring gardener in your life gain experience this holiday season with a Grow Your Own Oasis moss bowl ($29.99 at Learning Tree). The kit comes with everything they’ll need, including a light up cork.

(Add even more magic to your gift making a donation to support Wildwood campers in their name!)

3. 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!)

4. 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!)

5. 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).

6. 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!)

7. 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.

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8. For the toddler who loves a Bandaid

Littles love Bandaids–what more can we say?

We relish a practical gift for toddlers, and Welly Flex Fabric Bandages ($6.99 at Target) are great for both real and imaginary boo-boos. Littles like the fun patterns, and grown ups like that they don’t fall off fingers and knees.

9. 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!)

10. 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.