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Wilderness Wonders Camp

Co-Ed Boarding & Day Camp

Our mission at Wilderness Wonders Camp is to inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world by fostering meaningful connections with nature, encouraging exploration, and promoting stewardship through engaging and educational outdoor experiences. 

Wilderness Wonders is a co-ed camp for students entering grades 8-12 in the Fall 2025, offering both boarding and day options.

Focus Areas

WILDLIFE

LAND

Wetland

sustainability

Skill Development

While the camp emphasizes group learning, we also honor individual interests by offering campers the chance to choose a specialization. This allows for a personalized experience while still encouraging engagement in various activities.

On the first day of camp, campers will choose four electives to participate in during “Specialized Elective Time.” They’ll complete all four by the end of the week, with each elective being available only once per student to ensure fairness.

Electives available include:

Horseback Riding – Learn horse care and riding skills while building confidence

Archery – Practice precision and focus with archery techniques

Fishing – Explore aquatic ecosystems and sustainable fishing practices

Gardening – Learn sustainable gardening techniques from planting to harvesting

Nature Photography – Capture the beauty of the wilderness through photography

Botany Basics – Study native plants and their uses

Outdoor Art – Create art inspired by the natural surroundings

Check In/Out Process

BOARDING: Boarding Campers will report to camp on the Sunday camp begins. Check-in for camp will be held in the Dixon All-Faith Chapel (174 Ward Circle, Camp Hill, AL 36850) from 1:00pm – 3:00pm CST. Check out will be held the day after camp ends from 10:00am – 12:00pm CST on the backside of the headquarters building. 

DAY: Day Campers are to be dropped off at 8:00am CST and picked up at 5:00pm CST. Earlier drop off and/or later pickups can be discussed on a case by case basis in order to accommodate the needs of our parents/guardians. 

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