WoodsLife Wanderers is a once-a-week outdoor afterschool program designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong connection with nature in elementary-aged children (Grades K - 6). Each week, students step outside to explore local forests, fields, and streams through hands-on adventures that encourage discovery, creativity, and play. Whether they're building forts, observing wildlife, identifying plants, or simply enjoying the changing seasons, children learn by experiencing the natural world firsthand.
Our program provides a welcoming environment where students can develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, resilience, and environmental stewardship while having fun outdoors. Guided by experienced mentors, children are encouraged to slow down, ask questions, take healthy risks, and build meaningful friendships—all while fostering a sense of wonder that extends far beyond the end of the school day.
Fall Sessions:
Wednesday afternoons | September 9 - October 28 | North Park
Afternoon Sessions: 3:30 PM - 6 PM
One-Day Sessions:
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | October 23 | North Park
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | October 30 | Bradford Woods
No school? No problem!
WoodsLife Wanderers is a once-a-week outdoor afterschool program designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong connection with nature in elementary-aged children. Each week, students step outside to explore local forests, fields, and streams through hands-on adventures that encourage discovery, creativity, and play. Whether they're building forts, observing wildlife, identifying plants, or simply enjoying the changing seasons, children learn by experiencing the natural world firsthand.
Graded K - 6
Fall Sessions:
Wednesday afternoons | September 9 - October 28 | North Park
Afternoon Sessions: 3:30 PM - 6 PM
One-Day Sessions:
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | October 23 | North Park
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | October 30 | Bradford Woods
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FAQs
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Water bottle labeled with their name
Packed Lunch
Raincoat and shoes or boots for splashing & mucking
Weather-appropriate layers of clothing that can get dirty
Maybe a hat and sunglasses if they wear them!
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Camp is on no matter the weather! We’ll make the most of a rainy day outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, activities will be under shelter or indoors. Keeping our campers safe is fundamental.
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A discount in tuition may be provided for those who would like to volunteer and meet all requirements. Please contact woodslifeinfo@gmail.com for more information.
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Cancellation must be given in writing via e-mail to woodslifeinfo@gmail.com.
If cancellation notice is given at least six weeks prior to the first day of camp: FULL REFUND (Minus $25 admin. fee)
If cancellation notice if given at least four weeks prior to the first day of camp (but less than six weeks): 50% REFUND (Minus $25 admin fee)
NO REFUNDS will be given within four weeks of the first day of camp or after camp has begun.
If a camper does not follow a safety policy and is removed from camp, NO REFUND will be issued. Bullying, verbal and physical aggression are not tolerated. We encourage all parents to review the camp descriptions and help to make our camps a safe place for everyone.
In the case of a medical emergency, please contact woodslifeinfo@gmail.com for refund options.
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While we love spending time with your kiddos, we do not offer after-camp care! We are also parents to school age children, and want to be home with them soon after they’re off the bus. For that reason, there is a late pick-up fee of $1 per minute per child.
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No, transportation is not provided by camp. It was — and remains — a key goal in Lisa’s vision for the program, but the pieces aren’t in place yet. Please keep your eyes open for transportation updates in the future!
