Camp · Specialty · Ages 13–17 · $850/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–17

Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp

La Cygne · $850/week

Leadership development camp for teens focusing on outdoor skills and teamwork.

▌ Editor's read The Wildwood Outdoor Education Center website loads successfully and provides information about its various camp programs, including a Leadership Camp. The center is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to over 200 health and safety standards. The website states that Wildwood has been operating for 75 years, indicating a rich history and experience in outdoor education. The camp is a nonprofit organization. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The Leadership Camp is an overnight program designed for teens, focusing on leadership development, outdoor skills, and community service. Google reviews for Wildwood Outdoor Education Center show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the quality of the outdoor experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 7095 W 213th St, La Cygne, KS 66040
  • Phone: 913-757-4500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Two-week program. Session 3 is a shorter week and costs $740.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp

What ages does Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp accept?
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp cost?
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp publishes $850/week for the standard session. Two-week program. Session 3 is a shorter week and costs $740. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp's hours?
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp accredited?
Yes — Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp?
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Wildwood Outdoor Education Center - Leadership Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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