Welcome to Wild School's Adventure Camp, where young explorers embark on unforgettable journeys in the heart of nature!

Wild School's Adventure Camp is the gateway for young explorers to immerse themselves in nature, fostering a love for the outdoors while developing self confidence. Beyond a typical day camp, we cultivate skills, forge lasting friendships, and inspire leadership in every camper. Join us for a journey where curiosity knows no bounds, and exploration is the compass through an extraordinary wilderness experience. Let the adventure begin!

NOW WITH BUS SERVICE FROM COLLINGWOOD, CRAIGLEITH AND CLARKSBURG!



NOTE - REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2024 OPENS FEBRUARY 1st at 8am

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  • Multi destination DAY CAMP (across the Blue Mountains)
  • Small Group Sizes
  • Led by experienced instructors
  • Teaching core wilderness skills and environmental stewardship
  • With an integrated leadership curriculum
  • Merit based badge system to work on skills progression

Unleash Adventure: A Camp Experience Beyond the Ordinary!

BM Wild School’s Adventure Camp is all about creating an exhilarating, yet safe 'wild' environment where fun takes center stage. Led by experienced instructors, our intimate small group sizes focus on a variety of core adventures, skill-building, and leadership development.

Built on the foundation of our renowned W.I.L.D. School leadership program, this dynamic curriculum seamlessly blends essential hard skills with crucial soft skills. The result? A diverse range of engaging problem-solving activities, skills development and tasks that are both challenging and rewarding.

From canoeing and mountain biking to shelter-building and orienteering, we embrace a spectrum of activities. Amidst the forests, fields, and rivers of the Blue Mountains, we encourage campers to run wild, fostering happiness, self-confidence, and skill development.

If you have a young adventurer eager for a summer filled with fun, productivity, and engagement, then this camp is the perfect fit!

Core Activities

  • Problem Solving Actvities and Challenges
  • Mountain Biking - for 9 and up. Must supply your own bike
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Swimming (only with life jackets)
  • Bushcraft
  • Birding
  • Tracking
  • Orienteering
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Caving
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WILD Camp

JULY 1st - AUGUST , 2023

AGES 6 to 12

Monday to Friday 9:00am* to 4:00pm**

*Before care available - 8:30am to 9:00am.
**After Care available - 4:00pm to 4:30pm.

Our program curriculum runs in two week blocks*. We encourage families to sign up for two consecutive weeks (but this is not mandatory) - Beginning July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, Aug 12th.


*NOTE - additional weeks are offered at a 5% discount.
*NOTE - all programs are 5 days - we do not take holidays on Canada Day or August Long Weekend


Cost $395.00 / week

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Intro To ADVENTURE Camp!

Intro to adventuring for kids 4 to 6. Located at the same site locations as WILD Camp.

JULY 1st - AUGUST 23rd, 2024

AGES 4 to 5

Monday to Friday 9:00am* to 4:00pm**

*Before care available - 8:30am to 9:00am.
**After Care available - 4:00pm to 4:30pm.


Our program curriculum runs in two week blocks. We encourage families to sign up for two consecutive weeks (but this is not mandatory) - Beginning July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, Aug 12th.


*NOTE - additional weeks are offered at a 5% discount.


Cost $395.00 / week

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ECO CHALLENGE BLUE MOUNTAIN

CANOE - BIKE - HIKE - ORIENTEER

AGES 9 to 15

RACE DAY: DATES TBD

TRAINING: DATES TBD

 

MERIT BADGES:

WILD Bushcraft - Level 1 to 3

WILD Canoeing - Level 1 to 4

WILD Wilderness First Aid - Level 1 to 3

WILD Fire Building - Level 1 to 3

WILD Shelter Building - Level 1 to 2

WILD Knots - Level 1 to 3

WILD Arts & Crafts - Level 1 to 2

WILD Orienteering - Level 1 to 3

WILD Plant an Animal ID - Level 1 to 3

WILD Mountain Biking - Level 1 to 3

Junior LIT Program

Ages 12-14

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

 

Seek, explore, learn and grow. Our Junior L.I.T program focuses on shifting the mindset of one self to the responsibilities of that of caring for others, while still having a ton of fun!

 

Cost: $350.00/week*
*Current Wild School students receive 50% discount.

LIT Program

Ages 15-17

Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:00pm

 

Develop your wilderness and outdoor skills while learning to teach and support youth.

 

Cost: $175.00/wk
50% discount when committing for 4+ weeks*
2nd Year is free



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New Merit Based Badge System

New to the summer of 2023 and with rave reviews was our merit badge program.  This is a dynamic level-based program designed to inspire and reward our campers as they journey through a multitude of exciting skills. Our badge system is a testament to our commitment to individual growth, allowing campers to progress through different levels in various skills, showcasing their accomplishments and fostering a sense of achievement. Whether mastering outdoor survival techniques, honing artistic talents, or developing leadership skills, each badge earned represents a step forward in a camper's personal and collective adventure. This system not only encourages continuous improvement but also instills a sense of pride and motivation in our young explorers, making their Wild Camp experience even more rewarding and memorable.

Curriculum Overview

Our curriculum is derived from our renowned Wild School leadership program, which places a strong emphasis on the development of emotional intelligence alongside wilderness hard skills.  Throughout our camp, students have the opportunity to apply their newfound skills in engaging group challenges, providing a platform to test and play with their capabilities. Our new merit-based skills program, designed to foster continuous growth and progression. This program allows students to tackle various skills challenges and work towards achieving mastery. Whether students choose to participate week to week or year to year, they can advance their skills at their own pace, unlocking new horizons of personal achievement. Join us at Blue Mountain Wild School and embark on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and outdoor exploration.

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adventure gear

EQUIPMENT

This is a backcountry program and ensuring your kids have the proper gear will make their experience more enjoyable.  You don’t need to break the bank, they will be travelling, so think about keeping the weight of their packs as low as possible and that they fit well with plenty of padding.

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LOCATION

We are a primarily a mobile camp located in the Blue Mountain's region.  We do not limit ourselves to one location but take advantage of the incredible locations that our backyard has to offer.  We choose our destinations based on the theme and activity that we are engaging in as well as the days weather.

Parents now have the option to either drive their children to our destinations (the farthest of which is 25 minutes from Collingwood and 20 minutes from Thornbury) or take advantage of our new WILD BUS - which has convenient pickup / drop off locations in Collingwood, Craigleith and Clarksburg. We send out an itinerary, with program locations before Friday of the following week start date. We do ask that parents to remain connected with us to learn what is happening in the event of a plan change due to weather or unseen events.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Our cancellation policy allows for a full refund if notified prior to June 1st, 2024. Failure to notify will result in no refund. After June 1st we require 15 or more days prior to the program start date in order to be entitled to a refund. We are unable to offer any refunds or credits if notice is given 15 days or less prior to the program start date or once the program has begun. All cancellations after June 1st 2024 will result in a $100.00 cancellation fee.

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