We guide our students through a daily flow that follows the seasons, and help them cultivate authentic relationships with one another and the natural world.

 

Fire tenderS

Fridays
10:30am – 3:30pm
Throughout the school year
7-12 yrs

  • 2026-2027 Tuition is $3,320

  • 33 weeks of classes

  • At least one overnight

  • Equitable Access Funds available

  • Salish Sea Funds available for Indigenous families

A weekly program for ages 7–12 that supports deep nature connection through seasonal rhythms, skill-building, and community. Participants engage in practices like tracking, fire tending, and cooperative play, growing confidence, awareness, and a sense of belonging on the land.


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WILD WANDeRERS homeschool program

Wednesdays
10:30am – 3:30pm
Throughout the school year
6-12 yrs
(for Homeschool TEEN Program, click here)

  • 2026-2027 Tuition is $3,320

  • 33 weeks of classes

  • Includes one spring overnight

  • Equitable Access Funds available

  • Salish Sea Funds available for Indigenous families

A weekly program for homeschooled ages 6–12 offering a nature-based learning environment rooted in exploration and connection. Participants build practical skills, ecological awareness, and strong peer relationships through time spent on the land.


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Forest Trackers

2nd Saturday, October-May
10:30am – 3:30pm
7-12 yrs

  • 2026-2027 Tuition is $1025

  • 8 Sessions

  • One overnight adventure and 2 field trips

  • Equitable Access Funds available

  • Salish Sea Funds available for Indigenous families

A monthly program for ages 7–12 focused on observation and relationship with the natural world. Through tracking, ecological awareness, and quiet exploration, participants deepen their attention, curiosity, and understanding of local landscapes.

Add your child(ren) to our waitlist if a program is full and we will contact you when a spot is available.

Way of the Bow

Way of the Bow

*new monthly archery program, registration opening soon! Join our interest list today!

2nd Saturday, October-May
10:30am – 3:30pm
8-12 yrs

  • 2026-2027 Tuition is $1225

  • 8 Sessions

  • Equitable Access Scholarship Funds available

  • Salish Sea Funds available for Indigenous families

Archery is more than learning to shoot a bow, it’s an opportunity to build focus, confidence, self-discipline, and a deeper connection with the natural world. At VWP, archery is taught outdoors through the changing seasons, creating opportunities for meaningful nature immersion and hands-on learning.

Guided by USA Archery Certified Instructors, participants learn safe shooting techniques while developing patience, awareness, and focus.  VWP places a special emphasis on reciprocity, the understanding that our relationship with nature is one of connection, care, and giving back, not simply taking from the natural world.

Alongside archery, youth engage in nature games, exploration, and wilderness skills such as fire-making, stealth, observation, and awareness. These experiences strengthen hand-eye coordination, resilience, decision-making, and confidence while encouraging curiosity and a sense of belonging in the outdoors.

Whether trying archery for the first time or building on existing skills, participants will experience the challenge and excitement of archery within a supportive outdoor community and leave with new friendships, greater confidence, practical nature skills, and a deeper connection to the living world around them.

Add your child(ren) to our interest (via the All Programs Waitlist) list below! We need a minimum of 8–10 children to launch this program. Once we have enough interest, registration will open. We’ll reach out with all the details.


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