Camp · Specialty · Ages 7–12 · $870/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 7–12

Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe

Los Gatos Mountains · $870/week

Outdoor skills and nature connection camp for boys, fostering self-reliance and community.

▌ Editor's read The Tribal Wisdom Academy website loads as a real camp site, offering overnight wilderness immersion programs for boys and girls. The 'About Us' page mentions founders Luke and Sarah, who have backgrounds in wilderness skills and youth mentorship. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide information about state licensing or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While there's a general statement about 'highly trained mentors,' there's no explicit mention of background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Tribal Wisdom Academy' show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the transformative experiences and the deep connection their children made with nature and mentors. The program focuses on ancestral skills, tracking, fire-making, and rites of passage, aiming to foster resilience and self-discovery. Social media handles include @tribalwisdomacademy on Instagram and 'tribalwisdomacademy' on Facebook, both showcasing photos and videos of camp activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe 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: 7–12
  • Hours: Varies by shuttle
  • Address: 1 Los Gatos Farms Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA
  • Phone: 408-840-3330
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe

What ages does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe accept?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe is open to children ages 7–12. 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 - Boy's Tribe cost?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe 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 - Boy's Tribe's hours?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe 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 - Boy's Tribe?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe 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 - Boy's Tribe provide lunch?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe 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 - Boy's Tribe compare to other specialty camps in Los Gatos?
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Boy's Tribe 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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