Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–17 · $600/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–17

Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science

Issaquah, WA · $600/week

Outdoor nature and wilderness skills camp for youth, focusing on tracking, survival, and plant identification.

▌ Editor's read Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science operates out of Issaquah, WA, offering nature-based day camps and expeditions. The website states the camp has been operating for 25 years, founded by Chris Chisholm. They emphasize wilderness skills, wildlife tracking, and environmental education. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the knowledgeable instructors and the immersive outdoor experience. They offer programs for various age groups, including a 'Wilderness Survival & Ethnobotany' camp for ages 9-17 and 'Wildlife Tracking & Bird Language' for ages 10-17. Social media handles include @wolfcamp on Instagram and wolfcamp on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 9am-3pm
  • Address: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027
  • Phone: 425-248-0253
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science

What ages does Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science accept?
Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science cost?
Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science publishes $600/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science's hours?
Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science runs 9am-3pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science provide lunch?
Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science 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 Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah?
Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science 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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