Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–12 · $850/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–12

Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp

La Cygne · $850/week

Traditional overnight camp with outdoor activities, nature education, and team building.

▌ Editor's read The Wildwood Outdoor Education Center website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering overnight programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying compliance with over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The camp's 'About Us' page states it has been operating for over 50 years, indicating a strong history and experience in outdoor education. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid. Wildwood is a non-profit organization. Google reviews show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 107 reviews, with many reviewers praising the engaging activities, supportive staff, and positive impact on children's confidence and outdoor skills. The camp offers a variety of programs including traditional camp, adventure camp, and leadership programs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight 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 overnight/sleepaway 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 7095 W 213th St, La Cygne, KS 66040
  • Phone: 913-757-4500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Session 3 is $740

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp

What ages does Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp accept?
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp cost?
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp publishes $850/week for the standard session. Session 3 is $740 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp's hours?
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp accredited?
Yes — Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp?
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Overnight Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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