We are committed to providing safe outdoor summer programs. Learn about our COVID policies here >
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!
NOW ENROLLING! Our signature program, Wild Summer returns this year with brand new topics and old favorites to inspire kids' natural curiosity and spark their imagination! Weekly sessions run July 5- August 20 at Marsh Sanctuary in Mt Kisco and Croton Point Park in Croton on Hudson. Sessions are led by our team of skilled naturalists and outdoor educators from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for ages 6-12, with eight children total in each group. Mt Kisco and Croton sessions are both open for registration.
Everyone is still required to bring a mask.
There will be some MASK ON activities still in our programs.
There will be other MASK OFF activities in our programs.
Vaccination records will be required to submit in June before programs begin. 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 any health concerns, including COVID exposures or positive test results. For any health concerns, full credit will be given.
Mt Kisco Marsh Sanctuary. Jul 5-Aug 20, 2021
Hunter Gatherers
July 5-9
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 traps without harming any animals. Cook meals over an open fire, and build whatever you need from what you find in the woods.
Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco
Planet One
July 19-23
NEW You've just crash landed on an entirely new planet: what a great opportunity to explore! Use your alien technology and resourcefulness to help you learn about your new world and survive in it.
Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco
ForestCraft
Aug 2-6
NEW 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!
Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco
Hunter Gatherers
Aug 16-20
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 traps without harming any animals. Cook meals over an open fire, and build whatever you need from what you find in the woods.
Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco
Stone Age Tinkerers
July 12-16
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 on your nature adventure to build shelters, stone tools, baskets, and, of course, campfires!
Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco
Wildlife Trackers
July 26-30
NEW Animals leave behind hints for us to follow! Following tracks and broken twigs will lead us to learning about the animals themselves. Participants will learn to disappear into the land and will use this skill in massive whole-camp stealth games.
Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco
Nature Art
Aug 9-13
NEW We all know how to make art with crayons and markers, but what about with the natural materials in the world? Come learn how to make paints and brushes, pottery and a whole host of other art supplies...and use them to make awesome art!
Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco
Croton Croton Point Park. Jul 5-Aug 20, 2021
Hunter Gatherers
July 5-9
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 traps without harming any animals. Cook meals over an open fire, and build whatever you need from what you find in the woods.
Croton Point Park, Croton
Shipwrecked Pirates
Age 6-8. July 19-23
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.
Croton Point Park, Croton
Stone Age Tinkerers
July 26-30
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!
Croton Point Park, Croton
Nature Art
Aug 9-13
NEW We all know how to make art with crayons and markers, but what about with the natural materials in the world? Come learn how to make paints and brushes, pottery and a whole host of other art supplies...and use them to make awesome art!
Croton Point Park, Croton
River Explorers
July 12-16
NEW 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!
Croton Point Park, Croton
Desert Island Survival
Age 9-12. July 19-23
Washed up on a beach with no food, no water, no shelter, and a group of people around you: can you use what you find to help your motel crew survive the week until rescue comes?
Croton Point Park, Croton
Hunter Gatherers
Aug 2-6
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 traps without harming any animals. Cook meals over an open fire, and build whatever you need from what you find in the woods.
Croton Point Park, Croton
River Explorers
Aug 16-20
NEW 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!
Croton Point Park, Croton
We are committed to providing safe outdoor summer programs. Learn about our COVID policies here >