Camp Wildwood

Camp Wildwood

ACA Accredited Camp | General Camp | Overnight Camp

At Wildwood, we believe kids grow better outside.

Wildwood combines a traditional summer camp experience with programs that build confidence, social and emotional skills, and a love for science and the outdoors. Campers paddle canoes, catch fish, invent in our innovative maker space, hike on trails, sing around a campfire, make new friends—and so much more!

For many campers, Camp Wildwood is a valuable first-time “away from home” experience through which they can make new friends and learn about the world beyond their zip code.

They explore the natural world by living in it. They have fun, relax, and enjoy time outdoors—a proven benefit to their healthy development.

In addition to spending their days outdoors, physically active and engaged in new experiences, Wildwood programs utilize three key learning experiences to build campers’ skills and abilities through hands-on learning.

Overcoming Challenges: Imagine the effects on confidence and self-esteem of campers as they learn how to swim, hit a bullseye with an arrow, catch their first fish, or conquer a 35-foot high rock wall! Wildwood programs are designed to help campers overcome challenges and build confidence in oneself.

Applying Science: Wildwood campers experience a fun, hands-on approach to learning biology and ecology by exploring wildlife and plants in the pond, prairie and forest ecosystems. They put their creativity to work in bio-inspired Makerspace challenges. 

Building Community: A week at Wildwood’s sleepaway camp is group living at its best. By living closely with cabin mates (practicing conflict resolution and problem-solving skills), participating in daily communal tasks,  and learning in small peer groups, campers build a sense of belonging and community at camp.

These three learning experiences build a strong foundation for healthy physical, social and mental habits for low-income Kansas City area youth.

Approximately 75% percent of the youth served by Camp Wildwood each summer require financial assistance to attend.

Thanks to the dedication of individual donors like you, Kansas City area youth have access to this valuable opportunity. Our future is brighter when we invest in youth and their ultimate success. We invite you to join us in improving the world together.