The North Cascades Wilderness School is a 22 acre campus located in Mazama, WA at the upper end of the Methow Valley offering wilderness based educational programs for youth 11-17 yrs of age and adults.

 

We are not a traditional summer camp but rather a combination of educational and adventure programs striving to accomplish one objective- to unite youth to nature through two approaches.   First: enhancing their awareness of their natural surroundings through education from the naturalist (animal and plant identification, animal tracking, forest sounds), environmentalist (principles of forest stewardship) and indigenous survivalist (shelter, water, fire) perspective.  Second:  experiencing the adventure activities offered by nature by learning the skills for rock and ice climbing, glacier traveling, hiking, backpacking, rafting, canoeing and orienteering.

 

Whether you are new to the wilderness or have experience we guarantee the knowledge and experiences gained through our program will unite you with nature, positively impact you and leave you with a greater appreciation for nature and what it has to offer.

 

Camp Type:  Residential Year Established: 2006 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 11 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): North Cascades Basecamp Camp Director(s): Joshua Kerns Nearest Large City: Seattle Off Season Rental: Yes

Camp Focus: Adventure Camps: Backpacking Adventure Camps: Primitive Skills Adventure Camps: Rock Climbing Adventure Camps: Wilderness

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Additional Activities:
plant animal identification, animal tracking, wilderness medicine

Please see our web site for more information on camp sessions.