Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 10–17 · $1,075/week
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Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics

Lake Sammamish Hans Jensen Group Camp · $1,075/week

Wolf Camp's "Secrets of the Ancient Scout" is an overnight camp in Washington State focusing on wilderness survival, traditional skills, and nature connectio...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing the "Secrets of the Ancient Scout" overnight camp offered by Wolf Camp. Wolf Camp is a non-profit organization founded by Jon Young, and has been operating for over 25 years, indicating a long history in outdoor education. The camp focuses on wilderness survival, traditional skills like wild edible foraging, fire making, and shelter building, and nature connection. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. While not ACA accredited, Wolf Camp emphasizes a strong safety culture and experienced instructors. Google reviews for Wolf Camp are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, frequently praising the knowledgeable staff and the transformative nature of the programs. The camp offers a unique, immersive experience for youth interested in deep nature connection and ancestral skills.
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 10–17

Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 10–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 4460 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Issaquah, WA 98029, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost is $1,175 for the second overnight camp, $1,075 for the third, and $975 for the fourth or more. Includes all applicable taxes and fees, meals and most camping gear. Discounts of $10 off per additional week or family member. Financial aid available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics

What ages does Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics accept?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics is open to children ages 10–17. 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics cost?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics publishes $1,075/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics's hours?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 25 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics provide lunch?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics is one of 12 outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah 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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