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Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science

Wolf Camp – Nature & Wilderness Survival

  • Summer Camps
    • Day Camps at Lake Sammamish
      • June 29-July 3, 2026 at Hans Jensen: Wild Sampler; Adv FLOW
      • July 6-10 at Hans Jensen: Wilderness Survival Craft; Advanced Artisans
      • July 13-17, 2026 at Sunset Beach: Wild Cooking & Herbology; Adv Wilderness Survival
      • July 27-31 at Sunset Beach: Wildlife Search & Rescue, Adv Conservation & Field Science;
      • Aug 3-7, 2026 at Hans Jensen: Wild Cooking & Herbology; Adv Animal Tracking
      • Aug 10-14, 2026 at Hans Jensen: Wilderness Survival Craft; Adv Herbal Medicine & Wild Cooking
      • Aug 17-21, 2026 at Hans Jensen: Wildlife Search & Rescue; Adv Wilderness Survival
      • August 24-28: Double Adv Survival, Wildlife & Ethnobotany Camps
    • Day Camps in Puyallup-Tacoma
      • July 13-17, 2026 Wilderness Survival Craft
      • July 20-24, 2026 Wildlife Search & Rescue
      • July 27-31, 2026 Wild Cooking & Herbology
      • Aug 3-7, 2026 Advanced Wilderness Survival
      • Aug 10-14, 2026 Advanced Wildlife Tracking
      • Aug 17-21, 2026 Adv Herbal Medicine, Cooking & Craft
      • Aug 24-28, 2026 Adv Blue Skye Farm & Forest
    • Overnight Youth Camps
      • June 29 – July 3, 2026 Wilderness Skills Sampler Overnight
        • June 29 – July 3, 2026 Advanced FLOW Overnight Camp
      • July 6-10, 2026 at Lake Sam: Archers, Artists & Artisans
      • July 19-24, 2026 near Mt Rainier: Out-of-this-World Wilderness Camp
        • July 19-24, 2026 Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training
      • Aug 3-7, 2026 at Lake Sam: Tracking Bugs, Birds, Bobcats, Bears & Beyond
      • August 10-14, 2026 at Lake Sam: Wild Chefs & Herbal Medics
      • August 17-21, 2026 at Lake Sam: Secrets of the Ancient Scout
        • Aug 17-21, 2026: Advanced Zombie Apocalypse Survival Test
      • Aug 24-28, 2026 Epic GeoTrip – Subsistence Fishing
        • Aug 30, 2026 Epic GeoTrek Begins – Honorable Hunting, Photography & Field Science
    • Wolf Camp FAQs
  • Apprenticeships
    • Wolf Camp Earth Skills Teaching Apprenticeship
    • Blue Skye Farm Natural Science Education Internship
    • Double IT Teen Mentoring Program
  • Workshops & More
    • Saturday Workshops
      • March 21 or 28, 2026 Wilderness Survival & Fire Workshop
      • April 4, 2026 Wild Edible Foods & Herbal Medicine Workshop
      • April 11, 2026 Wildlife Safety, Bird Voices & Animal Tracking Workshop
      • April 18 or May 2, 2026 Backcountry Safety, Navigation, Map & Compass Workshop
    • Public Event Booths & Presentations
    • Custom Programs for Schools, Groups & Indiviuals
    • Self-Study Earth Conservation Courses
      • Wolf Journey Book One – The Neighborhood Naturalist
  • Articles & Videos
    • Outdoor Skills Posts
      • Posts on Wildlife Tracking & Birding
      • Posts on Plants & Herbs
      • Posts on Sustainability & Self-Sufficiency
      • Posts on Leadership, Teaching & Parenting Outdoors
      • Posts on Wilderness Survival
      • Posts on Traditional Technology & Wilderness Craft
      • Posts on Hunting, Fishing & Gathering
      • Posts Reviewing Outdoor Books & Gear
    • Wolf Camp News & Commentary
      • Wolf Journey Earth Conservation Course Field Experiences
      • Posts on Camps & Expeditions
      • Posts on Classes & Workshops
      • Posts on Apprenticeship Events
      • Posts on Environmental Policy
  • About
    • Calendar
    • Contact & Registration
    • Program Directors & Summer Camp Instructors
      • Kim & Chris Chisholm
      • Wolf School of Natural Science: Adjunct Faculty
      • Summer Environmental Education Jobs
    • Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Unique Strengths
    • Wolf Camp History & Testimonials
      • The Origins of Wolf Camp
      • Summer Day Camp Testimonials
      • Overnight Camp & Expedition Testimonials
      • Apprenticeship Testimonials
      • Family Camp & Class Testimonials
      • Adult Classes, Presentations & Workshop Testimonials
      • Health & Safety in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
    • Max Davis Scholarships and the Conservation College
    • Wolf Camp Business For Sale
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About

Links:
  • WolfCampCover2010Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles & Unique Strengths
  • History of Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science, Blue Skye Farm and the Conservation College
  • Active Program Faculty & Summer Camp Instructors
  • Administrative & Adjunct Faculty
  • Co-Owners Kim & Chris Chisholm
  • Max Davis Scholarships
  • Participant Testimonials

Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science has become an outdoor teaching college over the years, especially through its Earth Skills Teaching Apprenticeship & Blue Skye Farm Internship with special expertise in wilderness survival, wild foods and herbal medicine, wildlife tracking and birding, and traditional technologies like bow making, hide tanning, basketry and more. Join us to:

• learn for a day
• train in-depth for a week or season
• build a career in outdoor education
• experience life-changing summer youth camps and adult expeditions

Our staff includes specially trained teachers specializing in outdoor educational needs for all ages and learning styles. Our goal is create profound experiences and challenges that result in success, self-reliance, deeper understanding of others, and a profound understanding of nature. Our top safety record has been achieved through excellent risk management, and our efficient management style allows for affordable programs, personalized attention, and responsiveness to the needs of students and family. Our top chefs choose local, organic ingredients and cater to all dietary needs, supporting the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of participants.

Contact

Contact us by phone or text at 425-248-0253 or email us anytime, and complete the contact form below. Thanks!

Wolf Camp founder Chris Chisholm ran his first adult workshops and classes in the summer 1996, his first kids day camp in 1997, and first overnight youth camp in 1998 before running his first week-long adult expedition in 1999 and summer-long apprenticeships in the year 2000. Chris still oversees every course with his wife Kim McKillip Chisholm who graduated from the UW College of Forest Resources in 1999 with a degree in wildlife science, and has been a member of King County Search Dogs ever since.

Chris was inspired to start Wolf Camp while living and learning on the land and waters of the Chippewa (Anishanabe) Nation, got his start among the Lummi, Nooksack, Skagit and Salish, was able to enjoy private and pristine land, water and resources of Tulalip area tribes for several years along the Snohomish & Skykomish rivers, and currently lives and operates Wolf Camp with Kim in the territories of the Puyallup, Nisqually, Duwamish & Snoqualmie people. We are grateful to say the least.

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Thanks for visiting! Email us or call 425-248-0253 anytime with questions, suggestions and registration information. We strive to achieve gender balance in employment and enrollment, stand with Black, Brown & Asian citizens and immigrants, and are grateful to be here on land and waters of the Puyallup, Nisqually, Muckleshoot & Snoqualmie people.

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