2024 Summer Camps in Mount Vernon, WA
Are you on the lookout for the best summer camp in Skagit County that goes beyond the ordinary, offering your child an opportunity to reconnect with nature and acquire valuable life skills? Look no further because Rainwalk Rewild's Summer Camp in Mount Vernon is here to provide a memorable outdoor experience for your child!
Join us for an unforgettable summer!
Are you ready for an action-packed summer filled with thrilling outdoor experiences? Look no further than Rainwalk Rewild's Summer Camp in Mount Vernon, Washington! Designed for children ages 7+, our camps offer a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the wilderness while learning essential skills in wilderness survival, foraging, carving, primitive technology, and archery.
At Rainwalk Rewild, we believe that the best classrooms are the ones nature provides. Our Skagit County summer camps offer a chance for children to learn, explore, and connect with the natural world in an engaging and unforgettable way. Our weeklong day camps in July and August are designed to increase resiliency, awareness, and practical skills through hands-on training and fun group games. Spaces are limited, so reserve your child's spot today. Prepare for a summer filled with adventure, learning, and memories that will last a lifetime.
What’s on the agenda?
At Rainwalk Rewild, we offer exceptional outdoor education summer camps for youth and teens that promise unparalleled excitement and educational opportunities. Our youth summer camps incorporate a wide range of activities such as wilderness survival, camp cooking, primitive technology, stealth, and archery designed to ignite your child's curiosity and strengthen their connection with nature.
Here’s what’s on the schedule for this summer:
July 8 - 13 | Wilderness Survival | Ages 8-13
July 15 - 19 | Wild Foods and Herbal Medicines | Ages 8-13
August 26 - 30 | Primitive Skills, Stealth, and Archery | Ages 8-13
Our current summer camp programs have students who are mostly 8-12 years old, but we LOVE working with teens. If your teen is interested in joining us, please sign up today or Contact Us for more information. If we have enough older students, we’ll create two groups (teens with Matt and youth with Ansley). Leadership / apprenticeship opportunities will be available for older teens that are looking to advance their wilderness skills and gain experience working with youth if there are not enough teens to create two groups.
Wilderness Survival | July 8 - 13, 2024
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure in the heart of the Pacific Northwest? Join us for our Wilderness Survival summer camp week, where we delve into the essentials of bushcraft and wilderness survival. Over the course of the week, expert instructors will guide campers through the fundamentals of shelter-building, fire-making, navigation, and water purification using modern methods.
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The Wilderness Survival day summer camp is for students ages 8-13 for Fall 2024. If your child is on the cusp (7 or 14) and they would be a perfect fit for this camp, please Contact Us.
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Each program day includes 4 hours of instruction and teambuilding activities, 1 hour of constructive breaks, and 1 hour for interactive pickup and drop off.
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Our summer camp programs are located at an 80-acre private property just outside of Mount Vernon.
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Students gain basic wilderness survival skills: fire, shelter, water, and navigation.
Program Deposit: $100 to secure your spot
Early Bird Program Cost* Before March 31: $380
Later Bird Program Cost* After March 31: $400
Program Cost After June 30: $440
All camp registrations include a Rainwalk Rewild t-shirt
*includes early bird discounts
Registration is Now Closed
Wild foods and Herbal Medicines | July 15 - 19, 2024
Join us this summer for an immersive and unforgettable experience at our Wild Foods and Herbal Medicines summer camp week. Delve into the captivating world of nature's bounty as we explore the wild plants that surround us. Discover how to identify, harvest, and cook recipes using a diverse array of wild plants. From foraging for succulent berries to learning the art of crafting teas, salves, and other artistic projects campers gain hands-on knowledge about the potential uses of plants. Our expert instructors will guide campers through the process of transforming nature's gifts into art, food, and medicine.
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The Wild Food and Herbal Medicines week is designed as a 5 day summer camp for students ages 8-13 for Fall 2024. If your child is on the cusp (7 or 14) and they would be a perfect fit for this camp, please Contact Us.
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Each program day includes 4 hours of instruction and teambuilding activities, 1 hour of constructive breaks, and 1 hour for interactive pickup and drop off.
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Our summer camp programs are located at an 80-acre private property just outside of Mount Vernon.
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Students learn how to identify native plants and use them to craft food, art, and medicine.
Program Deposit: $100 to secure your spot
Early Bird Program Cost* Before March 31: $380
Later Bird Program Cost* After March 31: $400
Program Cost After June 30: $440
All camp registrations include a Rainwalk Rewild t-shirt
*includes early bird discounts
Registration is Now Closed
Primitive Skills, Stealth & Archery | aUGUST 26 - 30, 2024
We chose to combine our Primitive Survival and Forest Stealth & Archery camps into one week due to low enrollment in both weeks of camp. A new date was chosen to accommodate for families already enrolled.
Our Primitive Skills, Stealth, and Archery summer camp offers an immersive experience for participants to learn essential wilderness skills in a natural setting. From mastering the art of traditional fire-making techniques to honing their archery skills, campers will develop confidence and self-reliance. Under the guidance of our seasoned wilderness experts, campers will practice traditional archery and develop a deeper understanding of primitive skills, such as fire-making, carving, throwing projectiles, and crafting tools from natural materials. They will have the opportunity to participate in stealth and skills-based challenges individually and as a team. This hands-on camp fosters a deep connection to nature and a sense of adventure, making it an unforgettable summer experience for all who attend.
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The Forest Stealth week is designed to be an action-packed stealth adventure themed 5 day summer camp for students ages 8-13. If your child is on the cusp (7 or 14) and they would be a perfect fit for this camp, please Contact Us.
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Each program day includes 4 hours of instruction and teambuilding activities, 1 hour of constructive breaks, and 1 hour for interactive pickup and drop off.
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Our summer camp programs are located at an 80-acre private property just outside of Mount Vernon.
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Students practice primitive skills such a friction fire, carving tools, stealth, archery, and awareness in the forest while completing challenges against other teams.
Program Deposit: $100 to secure your spot
Early Bird Program Cost* Before March 31: $380
Later Bird Program Cost* After March 31: $400
All camp registrations include a Rainwalk Rewild t-shirt
*includes early bird discounts
After filling out the pre-registration form, please check out in the cart to complete your deposit payment.
Only 3 Spaces Left!
Register Now to secure your spot!
Reserve your child's spot for a summer of unforgettable wilderness adventures at any of Rainwalk Rewild's 2024 Summer Camps! This $100 deposit secures a place for your child in their preferred summer camp(s).
Here's how the registration** process works:
Click “Register Now” and fill out the pre-registration form. This adds the deposit to your cart (one is required for each individual child per program). Then you can check out to complete registration.
After the initial deposit payment, you'll receive additional program registration forms and liability waivers to complete for each child. Complete these forms and return them to us promptly.
A tuition payment link will be sent 14-30 days before the program begins. Tuition must be paid in full before the start of the program. If you need payment assistance in the form of scholarships or payment plans, please describe your needs during registration or Contact Us.
Enjoy discounts for early enrollment, siblings, additional programs, and for referring friends and family:
Earliest Bird: $80 off summer camp tuition if you register before February 29, 2024
Early Bird: $60 off summer camp tuition if you register before March 31, 2024.
Later Bird: $40 off summer camp tuition if you register before June 30 for July camps and July 31 for August camps.
Sibling Discount: 10% off the first sibling (2 kids) and 20% off your second sibling (3+ kids)
Continuing Students: If you were/are enrolled in 2024 youth semester programs (HomeSkills or Weekend Apprenticeships) or register for more than one summer camp, you’ll receive 15% off your 2nd+ summer camp tuition(s) or 15% off all summer camp tuition if you are enrolled in any of our other semester Youth Programs.
Referral bonuses: You and your referral each receive a $20 discount on your purchase.
**Please visit our Policies page for refund and program policy information.
Our Values and Expectations page will detail what our learning environment is like.