camp description
Big Sur is a magical and extraordinary place to call home. Our wild lands overflow with opportunities for kids to engage with the wonder, beauty and diversity of the natural world. With the guidance of Wildtender naturalists and local teachers, kids will playfully experience the Big Sur wild together and make meaningful connections with the land, themselves, and each other.
Activities include
🌲 Hiking and exploration
🦌 Animal tracking and bird language
🌿 Learning about edible and medicinal plants
🧺 Arts and wild-crafting
🦋 Storytelling, nature journaling and games!
Location & SCHEDULE
Each day will take place in a different wild setting in Big Sur State Parks (Andrew Molera State Park, Pfeiffer State Park, & Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park). Specific meeting locations & daily schedules are to be announced.
GUIDED by
Wildtender co-directors Noël Vietor & Fletcher Tucker (former Captain Cooper garden teacher), with support from Captain Cooper and Big Sur Park School educators (TBA closer to date). Founded in 2018, Wildtender is a local non-profit organization, cultivating connection with nature and community.
GROUPs
Each group will have three adult guides, with up to 11 kids each. If enough registrations allow, two age cohorts will be offered: ages 5-7 and ages 8-11.
safetY
All camp staff and guides will have background checks. At least one guide per group will be a certified Wilderness First Responder, including pediatric CPR/first aid. Wildtender has safety + emergency plans and protocols, as well as insurance and Big Sur State Parks permits.
Sliding-scale Tuition
In order to make this summer camp available to all families of Big Sur, we are offering a sliding-scale tuition model ($75 to $300 total for three days of camp), as well as the option of full scholarship. During registration, please select the tuition or scholarship amount that works for your family’s budget.
please feel free email info@wildtender.com with any questions