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
Curious about what we do all day? Click here for "A Day in the Life of Camp!"
SUMMER 2024 DETAILS
Winter Camp + Summer 2025
Details coming soon!
OUR TWO LOCATIONS
- CALABASAS: MUSE Global School, 1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd, Calabasas
- MALIBU: The Sycamore School, 3504 Las Flores Canyon off Pacific Coast Highway (at the corner of Dukes)
DATES FOR SUMMER 2024
To create an immersive experience, we offer weekly sessions from Monday to Friday. At each of our sites, Camp Wildcraft builds an exuberant camp community, with each day's program building on what came before.
We encourage families to sign up for a minimum of two weeks as campers benefit from the familiarity and connection. Every week we have different art projects, activities and adventures.
Take advantage of our multi-session discount when you sign up for 3 or more weeks!
NOTE ABOUT WAITLISTS: Often spaces do open up, especially if you join the wait list in May.
To create an immersive experience, we offer weekly sessions from Monday to Friday. At each of our sites, Camp Wildcraft builds an exuberant camp community, with each day's program building on what came before.
We encourage families to sign up for a minimum of two weeks as campers benefit from the familiarity and connection. Every week we have different art projects, activities and adventures.
Take advantage of our multi-session discount when you sign up for 3 or more weeks!
NOTE ABOUT WAITLISTS: Often spaces do open up, especially if you join the wait list in May.
- Week 1-- June 12 - 14*--MUSE ONLY--Three day, prorated opening week, Camp runs Wed-Fri.
- Week 2--June 17-21-- First week at Sycamore + MUSE-- FULL at MUSE, Calabasas--Wait list open-- Sycamore has space
- Week 3--June 24 - 28--MUSE + Sycamore-- FULL at MUSE, Calabasas--Wait list open, Sycamore has space.
- Week 4-- July 1 - 3*-- MUSE + Sycamore --Three day, prorated no camp on Thurs. 7/4 + Fri. 7/5
- Week 5-- July 8 - 12-- MUSE + Sycamore
- Week 6-- July 15 - 19--MUSE + Sycamore
- Week 7--July 22 - 26--MUSE + Sycamore
- Week 8--July 29 - August 2--MUSE + Sycamore
- Week 9-- August 5 - 9--MUSE + Sycamore --LAST WEEK
Wait list: If session is full you will have the option in the registration system to sign up for waitlist. Space may open up as we get closer to summer; you will get an email if a space is available for your camper(s).
SUMMER 2024 RATES
$565 per weekly session + one time $35 registration fee per camper (includes camp t-shirt). For Week 1 and 4 it is a 3-day week and tuition is adjusted to $340.
Discounts and Payment Plan
CAMP HOURS
9am to 3pm at both locations. Campers can be dropped off starting at 8:30am.
At MUSE only we will have an "After Hour" extended care from 3pm to 4pm. This can be added as a separate (by the day) option at registration. It is an option that can be added later, if preferred.
UPDATED REFUND, SESSION CHANGE & CANCELLATION POLICY 2024
$565 per weekly session + one time $35 registration fee per camper (includes camp t-shirt). For Week 1 and 4 it is a 3-day week and tuition is adjusted to $340.
Discounts and Payment Plan
- Sibling discount of $15 per week. Taken automatically in cart.
- NEW! Multi-session discount–Sign up for 3 or more weeks and for the third, plus any additional weeks, tuition will be discounted $15 per week. The adjusted $550 per week will show automatically in the cart.
- Monthly payment plans are available: Pay 25% at checkout; the balance is divided into equal monthly auto payments on the 10th each month until camp begins. Simply select this option in the cart. Note: if you register prior to the 10th of the month, you will pay both the deposit and the first partial payment on the 10th of that month.
- Campership Financial Aid: We have a limited amount of financial aid available for families with genuine need. Please email Shari at [email protected] to discuss.
- After Care--MUSE only is $20 per day/$100 per week. It is an option that can be added later, if preferred.
CAMP HOURS
9am to 3pm at both locations. Campers can be dropped off starting at 8:30am.
At MUSE only we will have an "After Hour" extended care from 3pm to 4pm. This can be added as a separate (by the day) option at registration. It is an option that can be added later, if preferred.
UPDATED REFUND, SESSION CHANGE & CANCELLATION POLICY 2024
- CANCELLATION POLICY: Until May 15th, we will provide refunds for canceled weeks, minus the $35 registration fee. After May 15th we will not be issuing refunds.
- SWITCHING WEEKS: We are happy to change weeks of camp provided we receive an email request two weeks prior to the start of your registered session. Change requests will be made for weeks where space is available.
- CHANGE REQUESTS: All changes and cancellations must be made by emailing [email protected]
- MISSED DAYS OF CAMP: We cannot refund, reschedule, credit or prorate for individual missed days of camp. However if due to illness a camper misses a full week of camp, we will reschedule for another week where space allows.
CAMPER AGES:
- Campers ages 4 and up, entering grades PreK-5. Campers are in mixed age groups.
- NOTE: Not every 4 year old is ready for the full day Camp Wildcraft program--which includes daily hiking, focused art making and being a part of a mixed aged group. Please call Shari at 818-489-3862 to discuss whether our program is a good fit for your little one this year.
- Middle School Junior Guide leadership program for campers entering 6-8th grade. Middle Schoolers are automatically placed in this program. See details below.
- Volunteer Guide in Training (GIT) programs for HS students entering grades 9-12. Separate application required--see details below.
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NEW! CAMPOUT THIS SUMMER! Sign up for our optional Camp Overnight for all our Middle School Junior Guides (in grades 6-8 in September) and campers who will be in 5th grade in September.
Open to all campers who have signed up for ANY week of camp at either location. We'll be camping out on the MUSE field supervised by Benny & Shari and our team of Guides. Expect lots of fun and adventures and great camp memories for our older campers. Open to our High School GITs as well! Sign up when you register! |
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JUNIOR GUIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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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 8th grade 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 for all our campers. 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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR JUNIOR GUIDE PROGRAM
Our Middle School Junior Guides!
Our High School Guide-in-Training (GIT) Program
Our Wildcraft Guide-in-Training Program (G.I.T) provides opportunities for high school students entering grades 9 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.
High School Students: Please complete application here to apply.
Parents: Please complete the parent waiver here
Question? email Shari at [email protected]
High School Students: Please complete application here to apply.
Parents: Please complete the parent waiver here
Question? email Shari at [email protected]
WHY WE HAVE MIXED AGE GROUPS....
A unique aspect of life at Camp Wildcraft is our mixed age groups. At Camp Wildcraft we’ve experienced that having groups of campers of different ages creates a more natural camp community. Older campers are reminded of how they once experienced childhood–not so many years ago–including the spontaneity and imaginative play of their younger selves. Additionally our older campers benefit from knowing they are role models for our younger campers. With our guidance, they develop empathy, patience and leadership, whether by sharing their skills on the sports field, their discoveries on the hiking trail, or when making art or telling a story, building a fort or playing a game. Our younger campers benefit by being around and watching older campers model these behaviors--and sharing their own discoveries, ideas and ways of playing! Social skills for both are boosted as younger children watch older kids navigate challenges, explore in different ways or share their ideas in our opening circles. During "choice activities" campers group by their shared interests, rather than age. We also support and encourage kids in making friends with their age-mates, and there is a natural pull in this direction, within an environment where we are one big camp community.
At Camp Wildcraft we strive to find a balance between these mixed age experiences and activities that are responsive to the developmental needs of our different aged campers. For this reason, this year we will also have some activities and staff dedicated just for our youngest campers. Additionally, our Middle School Junior Guide program enables our oldest campers to have some activities each week just for them, so they can build connections with each other, along with leadership skills this program is designed to develop.
At Camp Wildcraft we strive to find a balance between these mixed age experiences and activities that are responsive to the developmental needs of our different aged campers. For this reason, this year we will also have some activities and staff dedicated just for our youngest campers. Additionally, our Middle School Junior Guide program enables our oldest campers to have some activities each week just for them, so they can build connections with each other, along with leadership skills this program is designed to develop.
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LEADERSHIP: Camp Wildcraft was created by husband and wife team Benny Ferdman and Shari Davis in 2016. 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. Their collaborative projects can be seen on their website www.creativeways.org
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Wildcraft Guides 2023!
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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.
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