Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–12 · $435/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–12

Tracking the Wild

wild Jefferson County forests · $435/week

A nature camp focused on learning animal tracking, observation, and wilderness awareness skills.

▌ Editor's read The camp is offered by CedarRoot Folk School, which appears to be a non-profit organization based on its mission and 'support us' page, though explicit non-profit status isn't stated on the camp page. The program is a day camp for ages 8-12, running from 9 AM to 3 PM. It emphasizes nature observation, animal tracking, and wilderness skills. The instructors are described as experienced naturalists and educators. The camp page does not mention ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding background checks for staff on the provided camp page.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Tracking the Wild 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 outdoors/nature 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
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Address: 19701 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070
  • Phone: 206-928-7936
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tracking the Wild

What ages does Tracking the Wild accept?
Tracking the Wild 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 Tracking the Wild cost?
Tracking the Wild publishes $435/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Tracking the Wild's hours?
Tracking the Wild runs 9:00am-3:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Tracking the Wild provide lunch?
Tracking the Wild 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.

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