WILD Child: Wilderness Immersion for Learning and Development

A rainy day.

The table adorned with flowers.

Paints spread out.

An invitation to observe.

This is a day at WILD Child 🌱

Is there anything better than the green of spring peeking through and children laughing in the woods?!

When a dad jumps in on games at forest school ♥️

Any guesses on who won? 🤣

This team worked diligently to rescue one of their tools from the ice - and felt amazing when they succeeded!

Was their plan something any of the adults would have created?

Nope!

Did it work?

Amazingly so ♥️

WILD Child made the homepage of the Longmont Times Call today - it was a gorgeous snow day with sledding and snowball fights for hours 🤩

Nature Journaling in the warm sun on our first chilly day of the year!

So many critters discovered, observed and safely returned to the wild today ♥️

Many of the kids came out to get our site ready for year number 8!

We can't wait to start next week, friends!

Be sure you have your registration in - after week 1 we will begin pulling new names from the waitlist for any remaining spots.

So watch your emails, new families!

It's time to get W. I. L. D. 🍃

🌲 Calling All Families with Tweens & Teens (Ages 12+)! 🌲
Do you have a child who craves time outdoors—unplugged from screens and plugged into real adventure?

WILD Child is looking for families to join our Wednesday crew for an unforgettable year of tech-free, nature-rich connection!

Together, we’ll hike, explore, build, climb, and play—all while diving into hands-on science units, learning from special guest speakers, and embracing risky play in the great outdoors.

This isn’t a drop-off program. Parents stay, connect, and grow in community with one another—because nature is good for us too.

We’re currently accepting applications to find the right families for our close-knit community—families who value curiosity, collaboration, and connection as much as we do.

📍Longmont, CO
📅 Wednesdays | 1:00pm-3:30pm | Ages 12+
📅 September - May, $30 per family, per month
✨ Outdoor adventure, curiosity-led science, and community connection

Go to https://www.wildchildcoop.com for more information and to apply on our interest list! Let’s raise wild, grounded, capable kids—together. 🥾🌤

(currently our younger aged group is full - but we continue to accept names on our waitlist continuously and pull from that list throughout the year)

All day today was full of boot camp, battles, spying and war games 👀

⚔️🌲 The Hidden Benefits of Outdoor Battle Games 🌲🏹

When kids engage in outdoor war/battle games—whether it’s foam swords, stick battles, or strategic team play—they’re doing way more than just burning energy. These games build critical life skills in a hands-on, engaging way! Here’s what they’re learning:

🧠 Academics in Action

History & Strategy: Many battle games reflect real historical tactics, fostering curiosity about the past.

Math & Physics: Estimating distances, angles, and speed in real-time improves spatial reasoning.

💡 Executive Functioning Skills

Planning & Strategy: Deciding when to attack, retreat, or defend sharpens decision-making.

Impulse Control: Learning to follow the rules and play fair, even in the heat of the moment.

Teamwork & Leadership: Taking on roles, giving directions, and working as a unit.

🏃‍♂️ Kinesthetic Development

Gross Motor Skills: Running, dodging, and maneuvering through terrain builds agility.

Hand-Eye Coordination: Blocking, aiming, and reacting quickly to movement.

Resilience: Getting "tagged out" and bouncing back fosters emotional regulation and perseverance.

Outdoor battle games aren’t about competition; they’re about creativity, problem-solving, and connection. Plus, let’s be honest—few things feel as epic as a well-timed battle cry! ⚔️🔥