Get Wild’s mission is to inspire youth to connect with our community and nature through fun inclusive outdoor activities.
2024 will be the tenth annual GET WILD! summer outdoor environmental education camp for children 6-10 years old.
Participants will learn more about local ecosystems through play and exploration. The camp will run weekly, 9–3 pm.
This program is for those parents who want their children to be outside and come home stoked, dirty and happy.
Activities include: nature discovery and adventure games, local hikes, bird-watching, community gardening, take home art from nature, sports, community volunteering, music and drama, survival skills, swimming and much more outdoor fun! Each week on Thursdays we go on a full day field trip to a local attraction such as Wapta Falls, Organic Sports Ranch, Cedar Lake and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
Camp schedules for 2024
Week 1: July 2 – 5 (Short week, fees are $204 for the week) Two spaces – Open for day registration $55/child/day
Week 2: July 8 – 12 Full
Week 3: July 15-19 Full
Week 4: July 22 – 26 One space
Week 5: July 29 – August 2 Full
Week 6: August 6 – 9 (Short week, fees are $204 for the week) Full
Week 7: August 12 – 16 Full
Week 8: August 19 – 23 Full
Rates per week:
Regular rate $255
Daily Drop-in rate $55 (depends on room in the camp)
(or Daily drop-in rate on Out-trip Thursdays $75)
Normally, Wildsight Golden has subsidies this summer so all children can participate in camp. If you would like to take advantage of this, write a note to the Camp Coordinator or Branch Manager at golden@wildsight.ca
Get Wild email: getwildcamp@wildsight.ca Get Wild phone number:(250) 272-3189
Our staff: Steph Wiggins and Reid Parkinson
Get Wild! 2024 Parent Handbook
When registration opens, each family will be able to book two weeks for camp for each child. Payment must be received in full within 5 working days or the spot will be released to the next family. Our camp has become so popular that people are registering to save spots “just in case”, this is not workable from our perspective or people looking for childcare.
After registration has been open for 2 weeks, families can book other weeks as available. This will allow to keep camp full, but give everyone an opportunity to get a week or two for their children.
If the camp session is cancelled by Wildsight Golden for any reason, you will receive a full refund or you may choose to transfer to another session if space is available.
If you need to cancel your session, two week’s notice is required for a full refund AND we must be able to fill your spot. If your child is unable to attend camp due to illness or accident, a full or partial refund may be considered. Please advise the camp coordinator who will consult with her supervisors.
