Set your imagination free this summer in some of Westchester's wildest preserves, as we go off-trail to explore new habitats, discover new skills & ancient crafts...and play lots of epic games!
We are so excited to roll out our Wild Summer program registration on 1/3 to newsletter subscribers. We will update the public on 1/10. We highly recommend subscribing to the newsletter if you have a strong preference for certain weeks or themes.
Wild Summer has weekly sessions from Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm, from July 3 - August 18 for Grades 1 - 6:
Wanderers: Grades 1 - 2
Adventurers: Grades 3-4
Rangers: Grades 5-6
At Marsh Sanctuary, Mt. Kisco, we will have:
July 3: Hunter Gatherer
July 10: Stone Age Tinkerers
July 17: Enchanted Forest / Forest Alchemy
July 24: Forest Craft
July 31: Stone Age Tinkerers
August 7: Hunter Gatherer
August 14: Enchanted Forest / Forest Alchemy
At Croton Point Park in Croton on Hudson, we will have:
July 3: Hunter Gatherer
July 10: River Explorers
July 17: Shipwrecked Pirates / Desert Island Survival
July 24: Stone Age Tinkerers
July 31: Shipwrecked Pirates / Desert Island Survival
August 7: River Explorers
August 14: Hunter Gatherer
Sessions are led by our team of skilled naturalists and outdoor educators, with two instructors and fourteen children each group.
Please note that our registrations are non-refundable.
We are happy to offer a credit up to June 1 for any cancellations. This credit can be used for any future Rewilding School program at any time, without expiration.
If the cancellation occurs after June 1 we do not guarantee a credit, except in the case of cancellations due to weather or COVID.
Looking for Summer Programs for kids ages 3-5?
We have Summer Forest Preschool at Mt. Kisco!
Mt Kisco Marsh Sanctuary. Jul 3-Aug 18, 2023
Hunter Gatherers
July 3 - 7
Learn to live off the land the way our ancestors did! Gather food and medicine from the forest. Catch fish from the water and learn to build survival shelters. Cook meals over an open fire, and build whatever you need from what you find in the woods.
Enchanted Forest
(Grades 1 - 2) July 17-21
Step into a world of magic and mysticism! Our Enchanted Forest is filled with fantastic beasts, potions galore, and epic quests that are sure to excite your young adventurer. Expect to learn about local plants and animals while honing your magical abilities and curiosity.
Forest Craft
July 24-28
The popular video game pops out of screen and comes alive for a week in the woods. Build buildings and forts, craft tools and armors and survive the elements and the horde.
(This week is more expensive due to the lower enrollment capacity. This is so we can make this week extra special for the participants We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.)
Hunter Gatherer
Aug 7 - 11
Learn to live off the land the way our ancestors did! Gather food and medicine from the forest. Catch fish from the water and learn to build survival shelters. Cook meals over an open fire, and build whatever you need from what you find in the woods.
Forest Alchemy
(Grades 3 - 6) Aug 14 - 18
Dive deep into the power of plants. Use campfires to craft healing salves, teas, bug repellants, and tinctures from plants you forage. Craft baskets, bags, and clay pots to create your own mobile apothecary. Perfect for kids who have advanced beyond mud pies and fairy houses and are looking to connect deeper with the secrets of the natural world.
Stone Age Tinkerers
July 10 - 14
Become a stone-age engineer! Our ancestors built everything they needed from what they found around them. In this program, you will use unique materials found in nature to build shelters, stone tools, baskets, and, of course, campfires.
Forest Alchemy
(Grades 3 - 6) July 17-21
Dive deep into the power of plants. Use campfires to craft healing salves, teas, bug repellants, and tinctures from plants you forage. Craft baskets, bags, and clay pots to create your own mobile apothecary. Perfect for kids who have advanced beyond mud pies and fairy houses and are looking to connect deeper with the secrets of the natural world.
Stone Age Tinkerers
July 31- Aug 4
Become a stone-age engineer! Our ancestors built everything they needed from what they found around them. In this program, you will use unique materials found in nature to build shelters, stone tools, baskets, and, of course, campfires.
Enchanted Forest
(Grades 1 - 2) Aug 14 - 18
Step into a world of magic and mysticism! Our Enchanted Forest is filled with fantastic beasts, potions galore, and epic quests that are sure to excite your young adventurer. Expect to learn about local plants and animals while honing your magical abilities and curiosity.
Croton Croton Point Park. Jul 3 - Aug 18, 2023
Hunter Gatherers
July 3 - 7
Learn to live off the land the way our ancestors did! Gather food and medicine from the forest. Catch fish from the water and learn to build survival shelters. Cook meals over an open fire, and build whatever you need from what you find in the woods.
Shipwrecked Pirates
(Grades 1 - 2) July 17 - 21
Ahoy ye mateys! Join the crew of the infamous land-ship The Sandy Keel as you discover treasure maps, build pirate statues, conduct secret raids and, of course, find treasure in this imaginative and immersive experience.
Stone Age Tinkerers
July 24 - 28
Become a stone-age engineer! Our ancestors built everything they needed from what they found around them. In this program, you will use unique materials found in nature to build shelters, stone tools, baskets, and, of course, campfires.
Desert Island Survival
(Grades 3 - 6) July 31 - Aug 4
Ahoy ye mateys! Join the crew of the infamous land-ship The Sandy Keel as you discover treasure maps, build pirate statues, conduct secret raids and, of course, find treasure in this imaginative and immersive experience.
Hunter Gatherers
Aug 14 - 18
Learn to live off the land the way our ancestors did! Gather food and medicine from the forest. Catch fish from the water and learn to build survival shelters. Cook meals over an open fire, and build whatever you need from what you find in the woods.
River Explorers
July 10 - 14
Come explore the Hudson River! From our base atop a 7,000-year-old archaeological site, explore thousands of years of history, catch fish, eels, and crabs, and craft awesome pots, tools, and decorations using shells and clay right from the river!
Desert Island Survival
(Grades 3 - 6) July 17 - 21
Ahoy ye mateys! Join the crew of the infamous land-ship The Sandy Keel as you discover treasure maps, build pirate statues, conduct secret raids and, of course, find treasure in this imaginative and immersive experience.
Shipwrecked Pirates
(Grades 1 - 2) July 31 - Aug 4
Ahoy ye mateys! Join the crew of the infamous land-ship The Sandy Keel as you discover treasure maps, build pirate statues, conduct secret raids and, of course, find treasure in this imaginative and immersive experience.
River Explorers
Aug 7 - 11
Come explore the Hudson River! Based on top of a 7000 year old archaeological site, kids will get a chance to catch fish, eels, and crabs, explore the thousands of years of history, and craft awesome pots, tools, and decorations using shells and clay right from the river.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Registration is non-refundable.
Packing List Before the start of the program, we send an email to all participants with the packing list and arrival instructions.
COVID Safety Mask wearing is optional, unless you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have been directly exposed to someone who has tested positive. Read more about our COVID policies here.
Weather Safety Class will occur in sunny or rainy weather. Class is cancelled only due to dangerous weather (temps below 20 F, lightning, high winds) or any COVID or health concerns. We offer a 50% credit for the cancelled day that can be used for any future registration with us.
If anyone has any additional questions, please email info@rewildingschool.com