Opportunities From: Wilderness Awareness School

Volunteer: Week 9 - Ranger Overnight - Duvall

Campers become one with the forest during Ranger Adventure Overnight, where they develop keen awareness skills and an ability to move through nature undetected.

Your camper will develop intuition and observation tools demonstrated by the ancient Scouts and Rangers of many cultures throughout the world. They’ll practice different ways of moving invisibly, dressing in camouflage, understanding Bird Language (the alarm system of the forest), tracking wildlife and human movement, and identifying edible plants. Those who enter the world of the Ranger will likely never see nature the same way again!

Please Note: This is a highly physical camp, and requires a certain level of independence and flexibility in order to be a good fit.

Campers will enjoy:Using camouflage and stealthy movement to move “invisibly”Observing and tracking animalsDecoding the language of birdsDiscovering edible and medicinal plantsPlaying stealth capture the flagPlaying Jedi awareness gamesChallenging themselves on missions and scenarios

Volunteers will be arriving at 10:00am on Sunday and leave on Friday at 4:00pm and will be camping on the land with instructors and students. 

Program: Summer Camps - Overnights

Campers become one with the forest during Ranger Adventure Overnight, where they develop keen awareness skills and an ability to move through nature undetected.

Your camper will develop intuition and observation tools demonstrated by the ancient Scouts and Rangers of many cultures throughout the world. They’ll practice different ways of moving invisibly, dressing in camouflage, understanding Bird Language (the alarm system of the forest), tracking wildlife and human movement, and identifying edible plants. Those who enter the world of the Ranger will likely never see nature the same way again!

Please Note: This is a highly physical camp, and requires a certain level of independence and flexibility in order to be a good fit.

Campers will enjoy:Using camouflage and stealthy movement to move “invisibly”Observing and tracking animalsDecoding the language of birdsDiscovering edible and medicinal plantsPlaying stealth capture the flagPlaying Jedi awareness gamesChallenging themselves on missions and scenarios

Volunteers will be arriving at 10:00am on Sunday and leave on Friday at 4:00pm and will be camping on the land with instructors and students. 

Program: Summer Camps - Overnights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 16, 2026 through Aug 21, 2026

Zip Code: 98019

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 8 - Nature Adventure - St Edwards Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

At Nature Adventure Camp, kids can just be kids through exciting games, stories, songs, and challenges while simultaneously gaining foundational naturalist skills.

Campers will have an unforgettable week immersed in nature at our flagship, award-winning summer camp! Nature Adventure Camp cultivates curiosity and excitement for plants and animals while forming life-long relationships with the natural world. 

Campers play in diverse ecosystems through games, exploration, challenges, stories, and songs. Our skilled instructors, trained in the art of Coyote Mentoring (our unique teaching philosophy), will strategically draw on engaging moments and activities that will leave kids inspired and in awe of our planet.

Each week of camp is unique, and many campers return year after year or attend multiple weeks in one summer!

Program: Summer Camps - St Edwards Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

At Nature Adventure Camp, kids can just be kids through exciting games, stories, songs, and challenges while simultaneously gaining foundational naturalist skills.

Campers will have an unforgettable week immersed in nature at our flagship, award-winning summer camp! Nature Adventure Camp cultivates curiosity and excitement for plants and animals while forming life-long relationships with the natural world. 

Campers play in diverse ecosystems through games, exploration, challenges, stories, and songs. Our skilled instructors, trained in the art of Coyote Mentoring (our unique teaching philosophy), will strategically draw on engaging moments and activities that will leave kids inspired and in awe of our planet.

Each week of camp is unique, and many campers return year after year or attend multiple weeks in one summer!

Program: Summer Camps - St Edwards Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 10, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026

Zip Code: 98028

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 8 - Nature Detective - Cougar Mountain

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Nature Detective Day Camp invites young adventurers to follow the trail of nature’s clues while solving mysteries, exploring habitats, and developing keen observation skills in the wild.

This camp invites children to step into the role of a nature detective. They’ll follow clues, notice patterns, solve mini-mysteries, and discover the living world through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven play.

Nature Detectives spend their days searching for animal tracks, identifying feathers and plants, exploring habitats, and playing games that build awareness and teamwork. Every day is an adventure and every discovery tells a story.

Your child will enjoy:Hands-on exploration in forests, fields, and streams
Tracking wildlife through prints, signs, and clues
Solving nature mysteries with teamwork and curiosity
Investigating insects, plants, birds, and other wild neighbors
Learning to move quietly and observe like real nature detectives
Games, stories, and activities that make learning exciting
Building confidence, friendships, and a meaningful connection to nature

Program: Summer Camps - Cougar Mountain

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Nature Detective Day Camp invites young adventurers to follow the trail of nature’s clues while solving mysteries, exploring habitats, and developing keen observation skills in the wild.

This camp invites children to step into the role of a nature detective. They’ll follow clues, notice patterns, solve mini-mysteries, and discover the living world through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven play.

Nature Detectives spend their days searching for animal tracks, identifying feathers and plants, exploring habitats, and playing games that build awareness and teamwork. Every day is an adventure and every discovery tells a story.

Your child will enjoy:Hands-on exploration in forests, fields, and streams
Tracking wildlife through prints, signs, and clues
Solving nature mysteries with teamwork and curiosity
Investigating insects, plants, birds, and other wild neighbors
Learning to move quietly and observe like real nature detectives
Games, stories, and activities that make learning exciting
Building confidence, friendships, and a meaningful connection to nature

Program: Summer Camps - Cougar Mountain

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 10, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026

Zip Code: 98006

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Week 8 - Survival Skills - Cougar Mountain

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

At Survival Skills Day Camp, kids learn skills to survive and thrive in the wilderness using techniques that have been used throughout all of human history.

Your child will learn real-life survival skills, in fun and exciting ways! They’ll learn to make fire with and without matches, and how to tend a fire safely. We’ll teach knife safety, how to identify and harvest wild edible plants, and delicious campfire cooking techniques. Campers will build shelters and create fun and practical items like baskets, tools, or rope.

Campers will enjoy:Making fire with matches and ferro rodsBushcraft projects (e.g. spoons, baskets, cordage)Identifying and harvesting wild edible plantsKnife safety and fun carving projectsBuilding and finding natural sheltersLearning practical ways to stay safe and survive if they are ever lost in the woods



Program: Summer Camps - Cougar Mountain

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

At Survival Skills Day Camp, kids learn skills to survive and thrive in the wilderness using techniques that have been used throughout all of human history.

Your child will learn real-life survival skills, in fun and exciting ways! They’ll learn to make fire with and without matches, and how to tend a fire safely. We’ll teach knife safety, how to identify and harvest wild edible plants, and delicious campfire cooking techniques. Campers will build shelters and create fun and practical items like baskets, tools, or rope.

Campers will enjoy:Making fire with matches and ferro rodsBushcraft projects (e.g. spoons, baskets, cordage)Identifying and harvesting wild edible plantsKnife safety and fun carving projectsBuilding and finding natural sheltersLearning practical ways to stay safe and survive if they are ever lost in the woods



Program: Summer Camps - Cougar Mountain

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 10, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026

Zip Code: 98006

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 8 - Ranger Skills - St Edwards

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

This is the ultimate day camp for kids who love to move, play, and discover the magic of nature while becoming true Guardians of the Wild!

At Ranger Skills Camp, kids will learn to move silently and fluidly, discover the art of camouflage, and mimic wild animals. They’ll be free to run, jump, and engage in wild play in the woods while learning safe and easy natural movement techniques.

Campers will learn to calm their mind like a Jedi, move in rhythm with the forest like Aragorn, and explore the world as a Ranger!  

Program: Summer Camps - St Edwards Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

This is the ultimate day camp for kids who love to move, play, and discover the magic of nature while becoming true Guardians of the Wild!

At Ranger Skills Camp, kids will learn to move silently and fluidly, discover the art of camouflage, and mimic wild animals. They’ll be free to run, jump, and engage in wild play in the woods while learning safe and easy natural movement techniques.

Campers will learn to calm their mind like a Jedi, move in rhythm with the forest like Aragorn, and explore the world as a Ranger!  

Program: Summer Camps - St Edwards Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 10, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026

Zip Code: 98028

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 10 - Nature Detective - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store

Nature Detective Day Camp invites young adventurers to follow the trail of nature’s clues while solving mysteries, exploring habitats, and developing keen observation skills in the wild.

This camp invites children to step into the role of a nature detective. They’ll follow clues, notice patterns, solve mini-mysteries, and discover the living world through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven play.

Nature Detectives spend their days searching for animal tracks, identifying feathers and plants, exploring habitats, and playing games that build awareness and teamwork. Every day is an adventure and every discovery tells a story.

Your child will enjoy:Hands-on exploration in forests, fields, and streams
Tracking wildlife through prints, signs, and clues
Solving nature mysteries with teamwork and curiosity
Investigating insects, plants, birds, and other wild neighbors
Learning to move quietly and observe like real nature detectives
Games, stories, and activities that make learning exciting
Building confidence, friendships, and a meaningful connection to nature

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store

Nature Detective Day Camp invites young adventurers to follow the trail of nature’s clues while solving mysteries, exploring habitats, and developing keen observation skills in the wild.

This camp invites children to step into the role of a nature detective. They’ll follow clues, notice patterns, solve mini-mysteries, and discover the living world through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven play.

Nature Detectives spend their days searching for animal tracks, identifying feathers and plants, exploring habitats, and playing games that build awareness and teamwork. Every day is an adventure and every discovery tells a story.

Your child will enjoy:Hands-on exploration in forests, fields, and streams
Tracking wildlife through prints, signs, and clues
Solving nature mysteries with teamwork and curiosity
Investigating insects, plants, birds, and other wild neighbors
Learning to move quietly and observe like real nature detectives
Games, stories, and activities that make learning exciting
Building confidence, friendships, and a meaningful connection to nature

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 24, 2026 through Aug 28, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 9 - Mythical Creatures - Cougar Mountain

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Campers will step into a magic realm of imaginative quests, forest hideouts, and nature-crafted treasures.

Your child will have an enchanting week in nature at Mythical Creatures Day Camp! This whimsical program invites young adventurers to explore the outdoors through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and guided quests inspired by mystical beings said to roam the land.

At Mythical Creatures, the forest becomes a realm alive with stories and imagination. Our adventures use mythical creatures to teach real ecology, tracking skills, wildlife awareness, and plant knowledge. From studying the flight patterns of a phoenix to tracking unicorns,  observing  the clues left by their closest real world relatives, nature becomes a world of personality and learning becomes an unforgettable quest. Campers may set out on a dragon egg hunt, design whimsical faerie houses, craft mystical artifacts from natural materials, or try to catch a mischievous gnome hidden along winding woodland paths. Each day invites them into story-driven quests that encourage them to move, think, and explore like the mythical creatures they love.

Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in a forest filled with mythical loreStory-driven quests, group adventures, and creature-inspired challengesHands-on discovery of plants, animals, insects, and their mythical counterpartsNature crafting inspired by ancient magic and wild creaturesA dragon egg hunt, faerie house building, and gnome habitat hideoutWildlife awareness and beginner tracking skillsAdventurous movement and exploration through enchanted landscapesBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to nature and imagination

Program: Summer Camps - Cougar Mountain

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Campers will step into a magic realm of imaginative quests, forest hideouts, and nature-crafted treasures.

Your child will have an enchanting week in nature at Mythical Creatures Day Camp! This whimsical program invites young adventurers to explore the outdoors through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and guided quests inspired by mystical beings said to roam the land.

At Mythical Creatures, the forest becomes a realm alive with stories and imagination. Our adventures use mythical creatures to teach real ecology, tracking skills, wildlife awareness, and plant knowledge. From studying the flight patterns of a phoenix to tracking unicorns,  observing  the clues left by their closest real world relatives, nature becomes a world of personality and learning becomes an unforgettable quest. Campers may set out on a dragon egg hunt, design whimsical faerie houses, craft mystical artifacts from natural materials, or try to catch a mischievous gnome hidden along winding woodland paths. Each day invites them into story-driven quests that encourage them to move, think, and explore like the mythical creatures they love.

Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in a forest filled with mythical loreStory-driven quests, group adventures, and creature-inspired challengesHands-on discovery of plants, animals, insects, and their mythical counterpartsNature crafting inspired by ancient magic and wild creaturesA dragon egg hunt, faerie house building, and gnome habitat hideoutWildlife awareness and beginner tracking skillsAdventurous movement and exploration through enchanted landscapesBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to nature and imagination

Program: Summer Camps - Cougar Mountain

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 17, 2026 through Aug 21, 2026

Zip Code: 98006

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Week 9 - Nature Adventure - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

At Nature Adventure Camp, kids can just be kids through exciting games, stories, songs, and challenges while simultaneously gaining foundational naturalist skills.

Campers will have an unforgettable week immersed in nature at our flagship, award-winning summer camp! Nature Adventure Camp cultivates curiosity and excitement for plants and animals while forming life-long relationships with the natural world. 

Campers play in diverse ecosystems through games, exploration, challenges, stories, and songs. Our skilled instructors, trained in the art of Coyote Mentoring (our unique teaching philosophy), will strategically draw on engaging moments and activities that will leave kids inspired and in awe of our planet.

Each week of camp is unique, and many campers return year after year or attend multiple weeks in one summer!

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

At Nature Adventure Camp, kids can just be kids through exciting games, stories, songs, and challenges while simultaneously gaining foundational naturalist skills.

Campers will have an unforgettable week immersed in nature at our flagship, award-winning summer camp! Nature Adventure Camp cultivates curiosity and excitement for plants and animals while forming life-long relationships with the natural world. 

Campers play in diverse ecosystems through games, exploration, challenges, stories, and songs. Our skilled instructors, trained in the art of Coyote Mentoring (our unique teaching philosophy), will strategically draw on engaging moments and activities that will leave kids inspired and in awe of our planet.

Each week of camp is unique, and many campers return year after year or attend multiple weeks in one summer!

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 17, 2026 through Aug 21, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 9 - Ember and Arrows - Duvall

Our 60-acre forested campus offers even more possibilities for day camps, with the added convenience of transportation services from Redmond.

Ember and Arrow is an immersive adventure into the heart of nature on our 60-acre forest campus in Duvall. Campers don’t just play outside—they gain real survival skills, connect deeply with the land, and build lasting confidence in the outdoors. Every activity is hands-on, age-appropriate, and led by experienced mentors who inspire curiosity and resilience.

Transportation

For convenience and accessibility, Ember and Arrow includes van transportation from our basecamp location at Marymoor Park-Lot K in Redmond. Families can drop campers off and pick them up with ease while their campers safely embark on an exciting wilderness adventure.

Duvall Pick-up/Drop-off: For parents wishing to drive their camper directly to our Linne Doran campus, drop-off time is 9:00am and pick-up is at 4:00pm.

Ember and Arrow Activities:Archery

Archery has been a favorite summer camp activity for generations! Campers will have a blast practicing archery in a safe, structured environment. This builds focus, hand-eye coordination, patience, and discipline, while helping them develop confidence in their abilities.

Firecraft

Campers learn the fundamentals of building and safely tending a fire. From understanding fire safety and respecting natural resources to exploring traditional techniques, they gain skills that foster confidence and self-reliance.

Shelter-Building

Using natural materials from the forest, campers practice creating safe, functional shelters. This teaches problem-solving, teamwork, and observation, while giving campers a deeper connection to their environment.

Foraging

Learning to harvest wild foods is fun, delicious, and nourishing. Under careful guidance, campers will enjoy harvesting edible plants, herbs, and berries, learning to identify what is safe and sustainable. Foraging teaches mindfulness, respect for ecosystems, and responsible interactions with plants.

Land Stewardship

Throughout the week, campers will learn how to care for the environment they are exploring. They practice Leave No Trace principles, and mindful interactions with plants, wildlife, and habitats, understanding that humans are part of the ecosystem, not apart from it.

Wildlife Tracking

Campers will learn to identify and follow animal tracks, trails, and signs in the forest. They will practice observing scat, feeding marks, and other subtle clues to understand wildlife behavior. This hands-on activity builds attention to detail and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Stealthcraft

Campers will become one with the forest, learning to move quietly and blend into the landscape. They’ll learn to camouflage, sneak, and activate their bodies and senses by using imaginative play


Program: Summer Camps - Duvall

Our 60-acre forested campus offers even more possibilities for day camps, with the added convenience of transportation services from Redmond.

Ember and Arrow is an immersive adventure into the heart of nature on our 60-acre forest campus in Duvall. Campers don’t just play outside—they gain real survival skills, connect deeply with the land, and build lasting confidence in the outdoors. Every activity is hands-on, age-appropriate, and led by experienced mentors who inspire curiosity and resilience.

Transportation

For convenience and accessibility, Ember and Arrow includes van transportation from our basecamp location at Marymoor Park-Lot K in Redmond. Families can drop campers off and pick them up with ease while their campers safely embark on an exciting wilderness adventure.

Duvall Pick-up/Drop-off: For parents wishing to drive their camper directly to our Linne Doran campus, drop-off time is 9:00am and pick-up is at 4:00pm.

Ember and Arrow Activities:Archery

Archery has been a favorite summer camp activity for generations! Campers will have a blast practicing archery in a safe, structured environment. This builds focus, hand-eye coordination, patience, and discipline, while helping them develop confidence in their abilities.

Firecraft

Campers learn the fundamentals of building and safely tending a fire. From understanding fire safety and respecting natural resources to exploring traditional techniques, they gain skills that foster confidence and self-reliance.

Shelter-Building

Using natural materials from the forest, campers practice creating safe, functional shelters. This teaches problem-solving, teamwork, and observation, while giving campers a deeper connection to their environment.

Foraging

Learning to harvest wild foods is fun, delicious, and nourishing. Under careful guidance, campers will enjoy harvesting edible plants, herbs, and berries, learning to identify what is safe and sustainable. Foraging teaches mindfulness, respect for ecosystems, and responsible interactions with plants.

Land Stewardship

Throughout the week, campers will learn how to care for the environment they are exploring. They practice Leave No Trace principles, and mindful interactions with plants, wildlife, and habitats, understanding that humans are part of the ecosystem, not apart from it.

Wildlife Tracking

Campers will learn to identify and follow animal tracks, trails, and signs in the forest. They will practice observing scat, feeding marks, and other subtle clues to understand wildlife behavior. This hands-on activity builds attention to detail and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Stealthcraft

Campers will become one with the forest, learning to move quietly and blend into the landscape. They’ll learn to camouflage, sneak, and activate their bodies and senses by using imaginative play


Program: Summer Camps - Duvall

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 17, 2026 through Aug 21, 2026

Zip Code: 98019

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 8 - Nature Detective - Woodland Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Nature Detective Day Camp invites young adventurers to follow the trail of nature’s clues while solving mysteries, exploring habitats, and developing keen observation skills in the wild.

This camp invites children to step into the role of a nature detective. They’ll follow clues, notice patterns, solve mini-mysteries, and discover the living world through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven play.

Nature Detectives spend their days searching for animal tracks, identifying feathers and plants, exploring habitats, and playing games that build awareness and teamwork. Every day is an adventure and every discovery tells a story.


Your child will enjoy:Hands-on exploration in forests, fields, and streams
Tracking wildlife through prints, signs, and clues
Solving nature mysteries with teamwork and curiosity
Investigating insects, plants, birds, and other wild neighbors
Learning to move quietly and observe like real nature detectives
Games, stories, and activities that make learning exciting
Building confidence, friendships, and a meaningful connection to nature

Program: Summer Programs - Woodland Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Nature Detective Day Camp invites young adventurers to follow the trail of nature’s clues while solving mysteries, exploring habitats, and developing keen observation skills in the wild.

This camp invites children to step into the role of a nature detective. They’ll follow clues, notice patterns, solve mini-mysteries, and discover the living world through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven play.

Nature Detectives spend their days searching for animal tracks, identifying feathers and plants, exploring habitats, and playing games that build awareness and teamwork. Every day is an adventure and every discovery tells a story.


Your child will enjoy:Hands-on exploration in forests, fields, and streams
Tracking wildlife through prints, signs, and clues
Solving nature mysteries with teamwork and curiosity
Investigating insects, plants, birds, and other wild neighbors
Learning to move quietly and observe like real nature detectives
Games, stories, and activities that make learning exciting
Building confidence, friendships, and a meaningful connection to nature

Program: Summer Programs - Woodland Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 10, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026

Zip Code: 98103

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 9 - Fishing Skills - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

This popular day camp packs in an exciting week of fishing, aquatic exploration, and playing along the shore.

At Fishing Skills Camp, kids learn how to catch wild freshwater fish from our local waters. They’ll engage in all aspects of fishing from knot-tying and baiting a hook to cleaning and cooking their catch. Engaging mentors will teach campers casting and fishing techniques as they explore the water’s edge. Each day will offer many opportunities for fun with aquatic-life-oriented games and challenges.

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

This popular day camp packs in an exciting week of fishing, aquatic exploration, and playing along the shore.

At Fishing Skills Camp, kids learn how to catch wild freshwater fish from our local waters. They’ll engage in all aspects of fishing from knot-tying and baiting a hook to cleaning and cooking their catch. Engaging mentors will teach campers casting and fishing techniques as they explore the water’s edge. Each day will offer many opportunities for fun with aquatic-life-oriented games and challenges.

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 17, 2026 through Aug 21, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 8 - Knife and Knot Skills - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store

Campers will learn skills to be the expert on their next camping trip and gain tactics for an outdoor survival situation.

At Knife and Knot, campers learn an array of practical survival skills through hands-on and engaging activities! Kids will spend their week learning knife safety and carving, navigation, knots, shelter-making, water filtration, and the essentials of a survival kit. They’ll have fun learning the craft of knot-tying and using knife skills for a carving project. Campers will also learn to track their surroundings as they learn basic mapping skills.

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store

Campers will learn skills to be the expert on their next camping trip and gain tactics for an outdoor survival situation.

At Knife and Knot, campers learn an array of practical survival skills through hands-on and engaging activities! Kids will spend their week learning knife safety and carving, navigation, knots, shelter-making, water filtration, and the essentials of a survival kit. They’ll have fun learning the craft of knot-tying and using knife skills for a carving project. Campers will also learn to track their surroundings as they learn basic mapping skills.

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 10, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 8 - Mythical Creatures - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Campers will step into a magic realm of imaginative quests, forest hideouts, and nature-crafted treasures.

Your child will have an enchanting week in nature at Mythical Creatures Day Camp! This whimsical program invites young adventurers to explore the outdoors through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and guided quests inspired by mystical beings said to roam the land.

At Mythical Creatures, the forest becomes a realm alive with stories and imagination. Our adventures use mythical creatures to teach real ecology, tracking skills, wildlife awareness, and plant knowledge. From studying the flight patterns of a phoenix to tracking unicorns,  observing  the clues left by their closest real world relatives, nature becomes a world of personality and learning becomes an unforgettable quest. Campers may set out on a dragon egg hunt, design whimsical faerie houses, craft mystical artifacts from natural materials, or try to catch a mischievous gnome hidden along winding woodland paths. Each day invites them into story-driven quests that encourage them to move, think, and explore like the mythical creatures they love.

Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in a forest filled with mythical loreStory-driven quests, group adventures, and creature-inspired challengesHands-on discovery of plants, animals, insects, and their mythical counterpartsNature crafting inspired by ancient magic and wild creaturesA dragon egg hunt, faerie house building, and gnome habitat hideoutWildlife awareness and beginner tracking skillsAdventurous movement and exploration through enchanted landscapesBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to nature and imagination

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Campers will step into a magic realm of imaginative quests, forest hideouts, and nature-crafted treasures.

Your child will have an enchanting week in nature at Mythical Creatures Day Camp! This whimsical program invites young adventurers to explore the outdoors through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and guided quests inspired by mystical beings said to roam the land.

At Mythical Creatures, the forest becomes a realm alive with stories and imagination. Our adventures use mythical creatures to teach real ecology, tracking skills, wildlife awareness, and plant knowledge. From studying the flight patterns of a phoenix to tracking unicorns,  observing  the clues left by their closest real world relatives, nature becomes a world of personality and learning becomes an unforgettable quest. Campers may set out on a dragon egg hunt, design whimsical faerie houses, craft mystical artifacts from natural materials, or try to catch a mischievous gnome hidden along winding woodland paths. Each day invites them into story-driven quests that encourage them to move, think, and explore like the mythical creatures they love.

Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in a forest filled with mythical loreStory-driven quests, group adventures, and creature-inspired challengesHands-on discovery of plants, animals, insects, and their mythical counterpartsNature crafting inspired by ancient magic and wild creaturesA dragon egg hunt, faerie house building, and gnome habitat hideoutWildlife awareness and beginner tracking skillsAdventurous movement and exploration through enchanted landscapesBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to nature and imagination

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 10, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 10 - Mythical Creatures - St Edwards Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Campers will step into a magic realm of imaginative quests, forest hideouts, and nature-crafted treasures.

Your child will have an enchanting week in nature at Mythical Creatures Day Camp! This whimsical program invites young adventurers to explore the outdoors through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and guided quests inspired by mystical beings said to roam the land.

At Mythical Creatures, the forest becomes a realm alive with stories and imagination. Our adventures use mythical creatures to teach real ecology, tracking skills, wildlife awareness, and plant knowledge. From studying the flight patterns of a phoenix to tracking unicorns,  observing  the clues left by their closest real world relatives, nature becomes a world of personality and learning becomes an unforgettable quest. Campers may set out on a dragon egg hunt, design whimsical faerie houses, craft mystical artifacts from natural materials, or try to catch a mischievous gnome hidden along winding woodland paths. Each day invites them into story-driven quests that encourage them to move, think, and explore like the mythical creatures they love.

Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in a forest filled with mythical loreStory-driven quests, group adventures, and creature-inspired challengesHands-on discovery of plants, animals, insects, and their mythical counterpartsNature crafting inspired by ancient magic and wild creaturesA dragon egg hunt, faerie house building, and gnome habitat hideoutWildlife awareness and beginner tracking skillsAdventurous movement and exploration through enchanted landscapesBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to nature and imagination

Program: Summer Camps - St Edwards Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Campers will step into a magic realm of imaginative quests, forest hideouts, and nature-crafted treasures.

Your child will have an enchanting week in nature at Mythical Creatures Day Camp! This whimsical program invites young adventurers to explore the outdoors through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and guided quests inspired by mystical beings said to roam the land.

At Mythical Creatures, the forest becomes a realm alive with stories and imagination. Our adventures use mythical creatures to teach real ecology, tracking skills, wildlife awareness, and plant knowledge. From studying the flight patterns of a phoenix to tracking unicorns,  observing  the clues left by their closest real world relatives, nature becomes a world of personality and learning becomes an unforgettable quest. Campers may set out on a dragon egg hunt, design whimsical faerie houses, craft mystical artifacts from natural materials, or try to catch a mischievous gnome hidden along winding woodland paths. Each day invites them into story-driven quests that encourage them to move, think, and explore like the mythical creatures they love.

Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in a forest filled with mythical loreStory-driven quests, group adventures, and creature-inspired challengesHands-on discovery of plants, animals, insects, and their mythical counterpartsNature crafting inspired by ancient magic and wild creaturesA dragon egg hunt, faerie house building, and gnome habitat hideoutWildlife awareness and beginner tracking skillsAdventurous movement and exploration through enchanted landscapesBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to nature and imagination

Program: Summer Camps - St Edwards Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 24, 2026 through Aug 28, 2026

Zip Code: 98028

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 9 - Nature Detective - St Edwards Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Nature Detective Day Camp invites young adventurers to follow the trail of nature’s clues while solving mysteries, exploring habitats, and developing keen observation skills in the wild.

This camp invites children to step into the role of a nature detective. They’ll follow clues, notice patterns, solve mini-mysteries, and discover the living world through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven play.

Nature Detectives spend their days searching for animal tracks, identifying feathers and plants, exploring habitats, and playing games that build awareness and teamwork. Every day is an adventure and every discovery tells a story.

Program: Summer Camps - St Edwards Park

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Nature Detective Day Camp invites young adventurers to follow the trail of nature’s clues while solving mysteries, exploring habitats, and developing keen observation skills in the wild.

This camp invites children to step into the role of a nature detective. They’ll follow clues, notice patterns, solve mini-mysteries, and discover the living world through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven play.

Nature Detectives spend their days searching for animal tracks, identifying feathers and plants, exploring habitats, and playing games that build awareness and teamwork. Every day is an adventure and every discovery tells a story.

Program: Summer Camps - St Edwards Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 17, 2026 through Aug 21, 2026

Zip Code: 98028

Allow Groups: No