WILD HORIZONS ADVENTURE CAMP
Our Pacific Northwest wilderness is a vast playground right in our own backyard. With million of acres of mountains, forest, lakes, and rivers, it seems impossible to explore everything in a lifetime, let alone one summer.
These camps are designed to build upon each other - week over week - so that campers build skills and confidence throughout the summer. But you can also sign up for one or more camps as individual experiences and still have great fun!
Join KEEN's Wild Horizons this summer as we find new adventures every day! These camps are here to challenge and excite your teen and give them memories for a lifetime!
CAMPER INFO:
Ages 11-17
Campers must be entering 6th grade in the fall OR age 11 by September 1, 2025
2025 CAMP DATES:
Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm
Adventure & Team Building: June 23 - June 27
Water Wonders: June 30 - July 3
Wilderness Survival: July 7 - July 11
Wild Creatures & Conservation: July 14 - July 18
Outdoor Recreation & Sports: July 21 - July 25
Environmental Leadership & Legacy: July 28 - August 1
COST:
Each week of camp is $425 plus a one time $25 registration fee. If you register for all six weeks of camp, the cost is $2,250 (a savings of $325)
Adventure CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:
Week 1: Adventure & Team Building
Start the summer with exciting challenges designed to build friendships and teamwork. Campers will develop confidence through outdoor activities and adventure-based problem-solving.
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Monday: Icebreakers, orienteering, campfire stories at YCIC
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Tuesday: CWU Climbing Wall & bouldering basics
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Wednesday: River float with team paddle challenges
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Thursday: Park-based navigation challenge & team obstacle games
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Friday: Reflection & team-building finale at YCIC
Week 2: Water Wonders
Explore the power and importance of water through hands-on science, outdoor adventures, and water recreation.
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Monday: Water ecology activities, build mini-boats at YCIC
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Tuesday: Lake or pond exploration, kayaking basics
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Wednesday: River float + macroinvertebrate sampling
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Thursday: Pool trip & water safety training
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Friday: Water-themed scavenger hunt & wrap-up at YCIC
Week 3: Wilderness Survival
Learn the essentials of outdoor survival, from navigation to fire-building, while practicing resilience and problem-solving in nature.
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Monday: Shelter-building, fire-making, and survival basics at YCIC
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Tuesday: Navigation challenge at a local park
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Wednesday: River float with emergency scenario role-play
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Thursday: Outdoor cooking & survival skills obstacle course
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Friday: Survival relay & wrap-up at YCIC
Week 4: Wild Creatures & Conservation
Discover the incredible animals and habitats of the shrub-steppe while participating in real-world conservation efforts.
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Monday: Wildlife tracking, owl pellet dissection at YCIC
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Tuesday: Guided nature walk and habitat exploration
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Wednesday: River float with birdwatching focus
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Thursday: Service learning—watering plants, habitat restoration
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Friday: Conservation challenge & campfire storytelling at YCIC
Week 5: Outdoor Recreation & Sports
Try a variety of outdoor activities, build physical skills, and enjoy friendly competition in nature.
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Monday: Archery, frisbee golf, and nature games at YCIC
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Tuesday: CWU Climbing Wall + indoor sports
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Wednesday: River float with a mini-race
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Thursday: Hiking and outdoor sports at a local park
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Friday: Friendly field day competition at YCIC
Week 6: Environmental Leadership & Legacy
Wrap up the summer by taking on leadership roles, giving back through service, and celebrating personal growth.
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Monday: Leadership skills workshop, group projects at YCIC
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Tuesday: Community service project (park cleanup, trail maintenance)
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Wednesday: River float & leadership challenge
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Thursday: Youth-led adventure planning (campers design the day)
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Friday: Reflection, certificate ceremony, and celebration BBQ at YCIC