For kids · campers' eyes only
Hey, Adventurer 👋
You're about to have the best summer ever. No screens, no boring stuff — just you, your crew, and 100 acres of forest, creek and river to run wild in.
Dear Adventurer
Out here, the best views are earned. You'll paddle a real river, hike to hidden caves, build a fort that actually stands up, and try brave new things you didn't know you could do.
Some of it might feel a little scary at first. That's the good part. Do it anyway — with your crew cheering you on — and you'll come home stronger, with the wildest stories on the bus.
See you on the trail,
The WILDE crew
This summer, be WILDE.
Stuff you'll actually do
Pick your adventure
Paddle a real riverGlide down the Beaver River and splash through gentle rapids.
Hike to secret spotsClimb to lookouts, find hidden caves, and follow animal tracks.
Build & make fireCarve, lash a shelter, tie knots, and spark a fire the right way.
Meet wild crittersFlip logs for crayfish and bugs, and learn who lives in the forest.
Build a fortTurn sticks, tarps and teamwork into a shelter you made yourself.
Earn merit badgesLevel up real skills and collect badges you actually earned.
See all 11 activities → · Explore the merit badges →
Ready to run wild?
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