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Wilderness Youth Project
5386 Hollister, Ste D
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 964-8096
(805) 456-3838 Fax

info@wyp.org

Kids Programs

The Children are Our Future

Program Name

Ages

 

Afterschool Programs    
Young Eagles
5 - 12  
Peacemaker's Journey 9 - 13  
North Wind Leadership 13-16  
Brandon Elementary Program 6-12  
Homeschool 6-11  
Chickadees 3-5  
Overnight Programs
   
Earth Play 9-14 March
Spring Break Backpack 11-14 March
Spring Sprouts (Spring Break Day camp) 5-9 March
Summer Programs
Day, Overnight & Expeditions 4 - 14 June - August
     

In the many years of being with youth in the wilderness, we have seen a pattern of how young people learn and grow into healthy adults. We are committed to introducing these core routines in creative and exciting ways in all our youth programs.

Our vision is to help foster the empathy in each child so s/he may see his or her connection to everything and everyone. All of our programs for kids are designed to foster healthy and active bonds within a mentoring relationship.

As we explore the world around us, we help the kids discover how to find the answers rather than give them the answer. Our 4:1 mentoring ration allows the perfect opportunity for individual passions to be explored.

Our Core Routines

Circle of Thanksgiving
Sharing words of thanksgiving for what we have and appreciation for others
Awareness Games
Scout skills, blindfolded drum stalk, camouflage, and more
Wandering
Outdoor exploring of the many magical things in nature
Storytelling
Telling our stories with words, journaling, acting
Art of questioning
The answer always leads to more questions…
Sit Spot
Knowledge of place by observation and experience
Primitive skills
Learn fire by friction, cordage, tracking, archery and more while building relationships with materials you use

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