Wilderness Skills Sampler Day Camp in Puyallup returns in 2024

Please click here for the 2023 Puyallup-Tacoma Day Camp Schedule

Wilderness Skills Sampler Itinerary

The Wilderness Skills Sampler has no prerequisite and introduces a variety of wilderness skills that Wolf Camp offers.  If a specific interest is sparked, participants can register for other day camp weeks where focused themes are presented.

Tuesday:

Morning Session: Wildlife Safety & Nature Awareness Skills
Lunchtime: Bring & Eat Lunch from home, then our After Lunch Activities (ALA) include choice of Archery, Chill Time, Sprinkler Games & Swimming (creek wading, or go to lake for swim tests on days lifeguards are available)
Afternoon Session: Natural Navigation plus Map & Compass

Wednesday:

Morning Session: Wilderness Survival 
Lunchtime & ALA: (see Monday description)
Afternoon Session: Safe Fire Making 

Thursday:

Morning Session: Wild Edible Food Plants & Critters
Lunchtime & ALA: (see Monday description)
Afternoon Session: Wild Plants for Medicine & Craft

Friday:

Morning Session: Literal Language of the Birds
Lunchtime: (see Monday description)
Afternoon Session: Wildlife Tracking