Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 13–18 · $1,075/week
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Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training

Lake Sammamish Hans Jensen Group Camp · $1,075/week

Secrets of the Ancient Scout is an advanced wilderness survival overnight camp in Washington, focusing on primitive skills, tracking, and nature awareness fo...

▌ Editor's read Wolf Camp's 'Secrets of the Ancient Scout' is an advanced overnight wilderness survival program for teens aged 13-17, emphasizing primitive skills, tracking, and nature awareness. The camp website states they have been operating for 25 years, founded by Chris Chisholm, and maintain a staff-to-student ratio of 1:6. They also mention that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Wolf Camp show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the knowledgeable instructors and the transformative experiences their children have. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The program is designed for participants with prior wilderness experience, building upon foundational skills.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training 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 outdoors/nature, 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
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 4460 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Issaquah, WA 98029, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost is $1,175 for the second overnight camp, $1,075 for the third, and $975 for the fourth or more. Includes all applicable taxes and fees, meals and most camping gear. Discounts of $10 off per additional week or family member. Financial aid available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training

What ages does Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training accept?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training is open to children ages 13–18. 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training cost?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training publishes $1,075/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training's hours?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training provide lunch?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah?
Secrets of the Ancient Scout - Advanced Wilderness Education & Survival Training is one of 12 outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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