Camp · Specialty · Ages 9–12 · $870/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 9–12

Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp

Los Gatos Mountains · $870/week

Outdoor adventure camp for older children, focusing on nature skills and exploration.

▌ Editor's read The Tribal Wisdom Academy website loads as a functional site, offering various nature-based day camps for children. The 'Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp' is specifically for grades 3-8, focusing on outdoor skills, creative projects, and community. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page mentions Dr. Laura Markham as the founder, who is also the founder of Aha! Parenting.com. The website does not provide information on state licensing or specific staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Tribal Wisdom Academy' show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the camp's focus on nature, engaging activities, and supportive staff. Social media handles found include @tribalwisdomacademy on Instagram and 'tribalwisdomacademy' on Facebook, both actively showcasing camp activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: Varies by shuttle
  • Address: 1 Los Gatos Farms Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA
  • Phone: 408-840-3040
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp

What ages does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp accept?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp is open to children ages 9–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp cost?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp publishes $870/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp's hours?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp runs Varies by shuttle. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp provide lunch?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp compare to other specialty camps in Los Gatos?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Big Kid Adventure Maker Camp is one of 5 specialty camps in Los Gatos that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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