Opportunities From: Wilderness Awareness School

Volunteer: Week 3 - 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: Jul 6, 2026 through Jul 10, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 2 - 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: Jun 29, 2026 through Jul 3, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 2 - 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: Jun 29, 2026 through Jul 3, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 3 - 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: Jul 6, 2026 through Jul 10, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 10 - Wilderness Wizards - 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.

A week of fun, wonder, and adventure awaits! At Wilderness Wizards Day Camp, the forest is full of magic.

Your child will have an unforgettable week in nature at Wilderness Wizards Day Camp! This imaginative program blends nature connection with playful storytelling, creative exploration, and the joy of discovering magic in the natural world.

Throughout the week, Wilderness Wizards explore the forest through immersive, story-rich play and hands-on connection with the land. They may step into character during wizardly quests, learn the ways of local animals, craft talismans from natural materials, or gather in circle beneath the trees for tales of ancient magic.

The Magic Arts of Wilderness Wizards

✨ Wand and Staff Crafting
Campers will choose a branch that calls to them and learn the lore of different types of wood. Campers can decorate their wands or staffs with feathers, shells, stones, and other forest-found treasures.

✨ Stone Magic
We’ll explore common stones, combining naturalist awareness with imagination. Campers may use these stones in crafting, spell-play, treasure hunts, or as tools for grounding and focusing their “magic.”

✨ Potions, Wild Teas & Plant Scrolls
Campers will create their own illustrated scroll of common edible plants and the playful “magic” each one carries. Throughout the week, they’ll use these ingredients to safely make potions or wild teas, practicing sensory awareness while learning real-world plant knowledge.

✨ Runes and Nature Glyphs
A simple, camp-created rune system introduces symbolic writing. Campers can carve runes into their crafts, draw them in sand or soil while “casting spells,” or use them in quests and scavenger challenges.


Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in the enchanted forestStory-based adventures, wizard quests, and collaborative magic-themed gamesMaking wands or staffs from different woods and decorating them with natural materialsExploring stone magic and learning the lore of common stonesMixing magical potions and wild teas using safe, natural ingredientsLearning wild edible plants and their usesLearning to move like woodland creatures and read subtle clues hidden in natureCrafting forest-forged tools, talismans, and treasuresDiscovering PNW plants, animals, and ecosystems through hands-on explorationExperimenting, inventing, and following their imagination during free outdoor playBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to the magic of the natural world

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.

A week of fun, wonder, and adventure awaits! At Wilderness Wizards Day Camp, the forest is full of magic.

Your child will have an unforgettable week in nature at Wilderness Wizards Day Camp! This imaginative program blends nature connection with playful storytelling, creative exploration, and the joy of discovering magic in the natural world.

Throughout the week, Wilderness Wizards explore the forest through immersive, story-rich play and hands-on connection with the land. They may step into character during wizardly quests, learn the ways of local animals, craft talismans from natural materials, or gather in circle beneath the trees for tales of ancient magic.

The Magic Arts of Wilderness Wizards

✨ Wand and Staff Crafting
Campers will choose a branch that calls to them and learn the lore of different types of wood. Campers can decorate their wands or staffs with feathers, shells, stones, and other forest-found treasures.

✨ Stone Magic
We’ll explore common stones, combining naturalist awareness with imagination. Campers may use these stones in crafting, spell-play, treasure hunts, or as tools for grounding and focusing their “magic.”

✨ Potions, Wild Teas & Plant Scrolls
Campers will create their own illustrated scroll of common edible plants and the playful “magic” each one carries. Throughout the week, they’ll use these ingredients to safely make potions or wild teas, practicing sensory awareness while learning real-world plant knowledge.

✨ Runes and Nature Glyphs
A simple, camp-created rune system introduces symbolic writing. Campers can carve runes into their crafts, draw them in sand or soil while “casting spells,” or use them in quests and scavenger challenges.


Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in the enchanted forestStory-based adventures, wizard quests, and collaborative magic-themed gamesMaking wands or staffs from different woods and decorating them with natural materialsExploring stone magic and learning the lore of common stonesMixing magical potions and wild teas using safe, natural ingredientsLearning wild edible plants and their usesLearning to move like woodland creatures and read subtle clues hidden in natureCrafting forest-forged tools, talismans, and treasuresDiscovering PNW plants, animals, and ecosystems through hands-on explorationExperimenting, inventing, and following their imagination during free outdoor playBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to the magic of the natural world

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 24, 2026 through Aug 28, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

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 - 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 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 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 7 - 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 3, 2026 through Aug 7, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 7 - 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 3, 2026 through Aug 7, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 5 - 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: Jul 20, 2026 through Jul 24, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 4 - Wilderness Wizards - 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.

A week of fun, wonder, and adventure awaits! At Wilderness Wizards Day Camp, the forest is full of magic.

Your child will have an unforgettable week in nature at Wilderness Wizards Day Camp! This imaginative program blends nature connection with playful storytelling, creative exploration, and the joy of discovering magic in the natural world.

Throughout the week, Wilderness Wizards explore the forest through immersive, story-rich play and hands-on connection with the land. They may step into character during wizardly quests, learn the ways of local animals, craft talismans from natural materials, or gather in circle beneath the trees for tales of ancient magic.

The Magic Arts of Wilderness Wizards

✨ Wand and Staff Crafting
Campers will choose a branch that calls to them and learn the lore of different types of wood. Campers can decorate their wands or staffs with feathers, shells, stones, and other forest-found treasures.

✨ Stone Magic
We’ll explore common stones, combining naturalist awareness with imagination. Campers may use these stones in crafting, spell-play, treasure hunts, or as tools for grounding and focusing their “magic.”

✨ Potions, Wild Teas & Plant Scrolls
Campers will create their own illustrated scroll of common edible plants and the playful “magic” each one carries. Throughout the week, they’ll use these ingredients to safely make potions or wild teas, practicing sensory awareness while learning real-world plant knowledge.

✨ Runes and Nature Glyphs
A simple, camp-created rune system introduces symbolic writing. Campers can carve runes into their crafts, draw them in sand or soil while “casting spells,” or use them in quests and scavenger challenges.


Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in the enchanted forestStory-based adventures, wizard quests, and collaborative magic-themed gamesMaking wands or staffs from different woods and decorating them with natural materialsExploring stone magic and learning the lore of common stonesMixing magical potions and wild teas using safe, natural ingredientsLearning wild edible plants and their usesLearning to move like woodland creatures and read subtle clues hidden in natureCrafting forest-forged tools, talismans, and treasuresDiscovering PNW plants, animals, and ecosystems through hands-on explorationExperimenting, inventing, and following their imagination during free outdoor playBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to the magic of the natural world

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.

A week of fun, wonder, and adventure awaits! At Wilderness Wizards Day Camp, the forest is full of magic.

Your child will have an unforgettable week in nature at Wilderness Wizards Day Camp! This imaginative program blends nature connection with playful storytelling, creative exploration, and the joy of discovering magic in the natural world.

Throughout the week, Wilderness Wizards explore the forest through immersive, story-rich play and hands-on connection with the land. They may step into character during wizardly quests, learn the ways of local animals, craft talismans from natural materials, or gather in circle beneath the trees for tales of ancient magic.

The Magic Arts of Wilderness Wizards

✨ Wand and Staff Crafting
Campers will choose a branch that calls to them and learn the lore of different types of wood. Campers can decorate their wands or staffs with feathers, shells, stones, and other forest-found treasures.

✨ Stone Magic
We’ll explore common stones, combining naturalist awareness with imagination. Campers may use these stones in crafting, spell-play, treasure hunts, or as tools for grounding and focusing their “magic.”

✨ Potions, Wild Teas & Plant Scrolls
Campers will create their own illustrated scroll of common edible plants and the playful “magic” each one carries. Throughout the week, they’ll use these ingredients to safely make potions or wild teas, practicing sensory awareness while learning real-world plant knowledge.

✨ Runes and Nature Glyphs
A simple, camp-created rune system introduces symbolic writing. Campers can carve runes into their crafts, draw them in sand or soil while “casting spells,” or use them in quests and scavenger challenges.


Your child will enjoy:Creative, imaginative play in the enchanted forestStory-based adventures, wizard quests, and collaborative magic-themed gamesMaking wands or staffs from different woods and decorating them with natural materialsExploring stone magic and learning the lore of common stonesMixing magical potions and wild teas using safe, natural ingredientsLearning wild edible plants and their usesLearning to move like woodland creatures and read subtle clues hidden in natureCrafting forest-forged tools, talismans, and treasuresDiscovering PNW plants, animals, and ecosystems through hands-on explorationExperimenting, inventing, and following their imagination during free outdoor playBuilding confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to the magic of the natural world

Program: Summer Camps - Seward Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 13, 2026 through Jul 17, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 4 - 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: Jul 13, 2026 through Jul 17, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Week 1 - 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: Jun 22, 2026 through Jun 26, 2026

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No