Tuesday
Base Camp
1st–8th graders
- Dates
- 10 weeks · September 22–November 24
- Time
- 3:45–5:45 pm
$685
WAYFINDERS
Fall 2026 Base Camp
Outdoor play, community building, and leadership development for Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Find your day in the forest
Choose your program
Each program meets one day per week for the fall session.
Limited spaces and scholarships available.
Growing Community Together
This fall, Base Camp isn’t only for kids.
During the first two weeks of the session, parents are invited to stay and participate in two free community workshops while their children are in the forest.
This is our way of supporting the whole family.
Week one
Breathwork with Tal Gozhansky
Join Tal for a grounding breathwork session to reset, recharge, and connect more deeply.
Tues 9/22 4–5pm · Wed 9/23 4–5pm
Thurs 10/1 4–5pm
Week two
Raising Resilient Kids with Talia Kovacs
Leave with practices to help your kids end meltdowns, get comfortable making mistakes, and build their resilience muscle.
Thurs 9/24 4–5pm · Tues 9/29 4–5:30pm
Wed 9/30 4–5:30pm
A week at Base Camp
What kids experience
Each week in the forest, kids discover, play, and grow.
Explore Nature
Wander the woods, observe wildlife, and connect with the seasons.
Build Skills
Learn fire tending, shelter building, plant identification, and knife skills.
Grow Confidence
Take healthy risks, solve problems, and celebrate personal growth.
Make Friends
Play, cooperate, and build lasting friendships in a caring community.
Get Creative
Express through earth art, songs, imagination, and play.
Care for Our World
Practice ecological stewardship and care for our shared home.
Why families love Base Camp
A place to belong and grow.
- Kids come home happy, muddy, and proud.
- Stronger confidence, resilience, and independence.
- Deep connection to nature in every season.
- Meaningful friendships and cooperative play.
- A supportive community for the whole family.
“Our community is strong—and keeps growing stronger.”
Stewardship in action
Restoration Nation
We explore our local ecosystem by planting native trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs at Lenoir Preserve. We remove invasive plants, water new plantings, and care for the deer exclosure that protects the restoration area.
Plan your season
Dates and frequently asked questions
Base Camp takes place outdoors, with indoor space and activities available when needed.
All Tuesday meeting dates
1st–8th graders · 3:45–5:45 pm
9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24
All Wednesday meeting dates
1st–8th graders · 3:45–5:45 pm
9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, skip 11/11, 11/18, skip 11/25, 12/2, 12/9
All Thursday meeting dates
Kindergarteners · 3:45–5:00 pm
9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, skip 11/26, 12/3
What about the weather?
Weather-appropriate clothing is required, and participants are advised on how to prepare. Indoor space and activities are available.
How do mixed age groups work?
Mixed age groups foster village building: younger kids gain role models, while older kids grow into strong leaders as they facilitate activities and work with younger children.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. We want Base Camp to be open to all families.
A fall of wonder awaits
Ready to join us?
Choose your day and register for Base Camp today.