Camp Wildcraft is a welcoming space
of discovery, fun, wonder & growth through an immersive exploration of arts and nature
of discovery, fun, wonder & growth through an immersive exploration of arts and nature
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OUR 6th YEAR OF CAMP WILDCRAFT!
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CAMPER AGES
- For campers entering grades K-9th grade. NOTE: Campers must be at least 5 years old and entering Kindergarten (Not TK) to attend camp.
- Middle School Junior Guide leadership program for campers entering 6-9th grade (See details below)
OUR TWO LOCATIONS
- King Gillette Ranch: 26800 Mulholland Highway, at the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Las Virgenes Road,
- The Sycamore School, 3504 Las Flores Canyon off the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
CAMP HOURS: 9am to 3pm
DATES 2021
At each of our sites, Camp Wildcraft builds an exuberant camp community, with each day's program building on what came before. To create an immersive experience, we offer weekly sessions. To support the social connections we know kids especially need this summer, if possible, we encourage families to sign up for a minimum of two weeks. NOTE: Small by design, we cap our weekly attendance at 42 campers at each site.
At each of our sites, Camp Wildcraft builds an exuberant camp community, with each day's program building on what came before. To create an immersive experience, we offer weekly sessions. To support the social connections we know kids especially need this summer, if possible, we encourage families to sign up for a minimum of two weeks. NOTE: Small by design, we cap our weekly attendance at 42 campers at each site.
- Session 1 June 14-18 --FULL at KGR/Calabasas + FULL at Sycamore/Malibu
- Session 2 June 21-25--FULL at KGR/Calabasas + FULL at Sycamore/Malibu
- Session 3 June 28-July 2 FULL at KGR/Calabasas + A few spaces available at Sycamore.
- Session 4 July 5-9 FULL at KGR/Calabasas + Space still available at Sycamore.
- Session 5 July 12-16 FULL at KGR/Calabasas + FULL at Sycamore.
- Session 6 July 19-23 FULL at KGR/Calabasas + Space still available at Sycamore.
- Session 7 July 26- FULL at KGR/Calabasas+ a few spaces at Sycamore. Our last session at Sycamore.
- Session 8 August 2 -FULL at KGR/Calabasas+ No camp at Sycamore.
- Session 9 August 9-13- ONLY CAMP AT KGR/CALABASAS--Space Still Available
CAMP FEES (Same rate for Middle School Junior Guide Program)
Weekly Rate
$450
$25 per week sibling discount --discount calculated automatically in cart
$35 one time registration fee per child
Weekly Rate
$450
$25 per week sibling discount --discount calculated automatically in cart
$35 one time registration fee per child
JUNIOR GUIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM--
For campers entering grades 6-9
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We are enthusiastically committed to creating a pathway for our older campers to thrive and grow at Camp Wildcraft. Campers entering 6th through 9th grades are part of our Junior Guide program. In addition to participating in all Wildcraft programs, Junior Guides are mentored by our team to identify and channel their strengths and interests. Junior Guides build leadership skills by developing and leading special projects and programs. As part of a Junior Guide cohort, they connect with other campers their age. Please schedule a time to talk with Shari if you would like more information on this program. You can uses this Calendly link! https://calendly.com/campwildcraft/camp-wildcraft-chat
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Our Middle School Junior Guides!
CHANGE + CANCELLATION POLICY
We understand plans change and that many families haven't finalized their summer plans. We have very friendly policies to make it a stress-free summer. If you register and need to switch weeks, simply email us. We'll swap the weeks as long as we have space available. Some weeks are filling up, so we encourage you to sign up sooner than later. If a family chooses to cancel a week, we will refund your tuition, minus the $35 registration fee and an additional 3% credit card fee, as long as we receive an email cancellation request by the Wednesday of the week prior. There are no makeup days for missed days, with the exception of illness at the discretion of the director and when space at camp permits.
We understand plans change and that many families haven't finalized their summer plans. We have very friendly policies to make it a stress-free summer. If you register and need to switch weeks, simply email us. We'll swap the weeks as long as we have space available. Some weeks are filling up, so we encourage you to sign up sooner than later. If a family chooses to cancel a week, we will refund your tuition, minus the $35 registration fee and an additional 3% credit card fee, as long as we receive an email cancellation request by the Wednesday of the week prior. There are no makeup days for missed days, with the exception of illness at the discretion of the director and when space at camp permits.
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR SUMMER 2021
We had an awesome four weeks of in-person camp at our Malibu site last summer. Strictly following the LA Dept. of Public Health guidelines, all of our campers and staff stayed healthy and safe. We learned a lot last summer, and in partnership with our camp families, are prepared to create the best environment we can for kids to thrive this summer.
Click here to read our Covid Safety Protocols for 2021 in alignment with current guidelines from the LA Dept. of Public Health and the American Camp Association. NOTE: Camp 2021 Guidelines are being updated regularly by the LA Dept. of Public Health as conditions change. We will keep families informed.
We had an awesome four weeks of in-person camp at our Malibu site last summer. Strictly following the LA Dept. of Public Health guidelines, all of our campers and staff stayed healthy and safe. We learned a lot last summer, and in partnership with our camp families, are prepared to create the best environment we can for kids to thrive this summer.
Click here to read our Covid Safety Protocols for 2021 in alignment with current guidelines from the LA Dept. of Public Health and the American Camp Association. NOTE: Camp 2021 Guidelines are being updated regularly by the LA Dept. of Public Health as conditions change. We will keep families informed.
OUR GIT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Our Wildcraft Guide-in-Training Program (G.I.T) provides opportunities for students entering grades 10 through 12 to volunteer at camp for community service hours. There is an application process, but if accepted no fee to participate. Prospective GITs must apply and commit to a minimum of two full weeks of camp. GITs bring their interests and skills to Camp Wildcraft each day, help set up and lead activities with our counselors, are caring and attentive guides for our young Wildcrafters. Please email connect@campwildcraft.com for details
Our Wildcraft Guide-in-Training Program (G.I.T) provides opportunities for students entering grades 10 through 12 to volunteer at camp for community service hours. There is an application process, but if accepted no fee to participate. Prospective GITs must apply and commit to a minimum of two full weeks of camp. GITs bring their interests and skills to Camp Wildcraft each day, help set up and lead activities with our counselors, are caring and attentive guides for our young Wildcrafters. Please email connect@campwildcraft.com for details
A GALLERY OF IMAGES FROM SUMMER 2020
at the Sycamore School
at the Sycamore School
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LEADERSHIP: Camp Wildcraft was created by husband and wife team Benny Ferdman and Shari Davis. As co-founders of the arts and education organization Creative Ways, they have worked together for over 25 years creating and teaching art, designing hands-on educational programs and museum exhibitions, developing interactive curricula for schools and camps, and leading field trips exploring nature and culture. Benny Ferdman also served as the Founding Arts Director at deToledo High School in West Hills, CA. Shari served as Director of Education and led the Focus on Teen Wellness at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.
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Their collaborative projects can be seen on their website www.creativeways.org
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OUR WILDCRAFT GUIDES(AKA Counselors) are caring, creative and safety-minded and participate in an intensive staff training, They guide our campers to make friends, explore the arts and discover the wild wonders of our natural world. We have a camper to staff ratio of at least 1 guide to every 8 campers. Our Guides are supervised by our Leadership Team at each location.
OUR TWO LOCATIONS:
Our Site at the Sycamore School in Malibu
Our expansive and beautiful campus in Malibu provides ocean breezes to keep us cool on the sports field, and in our grassy play areas and outdoor workshop and vegetable garden. This year all camp activities will take place outside. Campers take daily hikes along the nearby dry creek bed where they hunt for crystals, build forts explore the wild places. The Sycamore School is an independent school committed to building gritty, empathetic, curious, and reflective learners, a goal Camp Wildcraft heartily shares! The address is 3504 Las Flores Canyon off the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
A Gallery of images from past years at the Sycamore School
site in Malibu
site in Malibu
Our Site at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas
At this spectacular 588 acre park, daily hikes take place in the cooler mornings, and art workshops, nature skills, fort building, games, theater and group activities take place in the grassy meadows and under the shady oak trees. This summer all activities will take place outside. The Ranch address is 26800 Mulholland Highway, at the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Las Virgenes Road, across the street from Malibu Creek State Park.
At this spectacular 588 acre park, daily hikes take place in the cooler mornings, and art workshops, nature skills, fort building, games, theater and group activities take place in the grassy meadows and under the shady oak trees. This summer all activities will take place outside. The Ranch address is 26800 Mulholland Highway, at the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Las Virgenes Road, across the street from Malibu Creek State Park.
A Gallery of images from past years at King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas