Wild Horizons Adventure Camp

WILD HORIZONS ADVENTURE CAMP

Our Pacific Northwest wilderness is a vast playground right in our own backyard. With million of acres of mountains, forest, lakes, and rivers, it seems impossible to explore everything in a lifetime, let alone one summer.

These camps are designed to build upon each other - week over week - so that campers build skills and confidence throughout the summer. But you can also sign up for one or more camps as individual experiences and still have great fun!

Join KEEN's Wild Horizons this summer as we find new adventures every day! These camps are here to challenge and excite your teen and give them memories for a lifetime!

CAMPER INFO:

Ages 11-17

Campers must be entering 6th grade in the fall OR age 11 by September 1, 2025

2025 CAMP DATES:

Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm

Adventure & Team Building: June 23 - June 27

Water Wonders: June 30 - July 3

Wilderness Survival: July 7 - July 11

Wild Creatures & Conservation: July 14 - July 18

Outdoor Recreation & Sports: July 21 - July 25

Environmental Leadership & Legacy: July 28 - August 1

COST:

Each week of camp is $425 plus a one time $25 registration fee. If you register for all six weeks of camp, the cost is $2,250 (a savings of $325)

Adventure CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:

Week 1: Adventure & Team Building

Start the summer with exciting challenges designed to build friendships and teamwork. Campers will develop confidence through outdoor activities and adventure-based problem-solving.

Monday: Icebreakers, orienteering, campfire stories at YCIC
Tuesday: CWU Climbing Wall & bouldering basics
Wednesday: River float with team paddle challenges
Thursday: Park-based navigation challenge & team obstacle games
Friday: Reflection & team-building finale at YCIC

Week 2: Water Wonders

Explore the power and importance of water through hands-on science, outdoor adventures, and water recreation.

Monday: Water ecology activities, build mini-boats at YCIC
Tuesday: Lake or pond exploration, kayaking basics
Wednesday: River float + macroinvertebrate sampling
Thursday: Pool trip & water safety training
Friday: Water-themed scavenger hunt & wrap-up at YCIC

Week 3: Wilderness Survival

Learn the essentials of outdoor survival, from navigation to fire-building, while practicing resilience and problem-solving in nature.

Monday: Shelter-building, fire-making, and survival basics at YCIC
Tuesday: Navigation challenge at a local park
Wednesday: River float with emergency scenario role-play
Thursday: Outdoor cooking & survival skills obstacle course
Friday: Survival relay & wrap-up at YCIC

Week 4: Wild Creatures & Conservation

Discover the incredible animals and habitats of the shrub-steppe while participating in real-world conservation efforts.

Monday: Wildlife tracking, owl pellet dissection at YCIC
Tuesday: Guided nature walk and habitat exploration
Wednesday: River float with birdwatching focus
Thursday: Service learning—watering plants, habitat restoration
Friday: Conservation challenge & campfire storytelling at YCIC

Week 5: Outdoor Recreation & Sports

Try a variety of outdoor activities, build physical skills, and enjoy friendly competition in nature.

Monday: Archery, frisbee golf, and nature games at YCIC
Tuesday: CWU Climbing Wall + indoor sports
Wednesday: River float with a mini-race
Thursday: Hiking and outdoor sports at a local park
Friday: Friendly field day competition at YCIC

Week 6: Environmental Leadership & Legacy

Wrap up the summer by taking on leadership roles, giving back through service, and celebrating personal growth.

Monday: Leadership skills workshop, group projects at YCIC
Tuesday: Community service project (park cleanup, trail maintenance)
Wednesday: River float & leadership challenge
Thursday: Youth-led adventure planning (campers design the day)
Friday: Reflection, certificate ceremony, and celebration BBQ at YCIC