December 19-23 Deep Forest Camp

Deep Forest Camp focuses on the joy and sense of adventure that springs from spending time in the wilderness. It features age-old skills and experiences which help us feel at home in the woods. This camp provides a step-by-step process to learning skills such as fire making, hunting, plant medicine, and animal tracking. It allows campers to choose their own challenges and provides opportunities for them to mentor each other. Deep in the forest, we create a culture of active learning that helps each person hone their natural abilities with the support and context of a nature mentoring community.

December 26-30 Owl Eyes Camp

Owl Eyes camp is a learning adventure where we discover the wonders of the birds. We will watch their behaviors and learn how to understand the secret language that they speak. We will learn about the art and science of ornithology and discover what the birds can teach us about what is happening in our own backyards. We will also practice awareness techniques to sharpen our senses for exploration and discovery. We’ll use all of our senses to explore our connection with the landscape in and around us.

January 2-6 Foxwalker Camp

Come join us for a tracking adventure as we learn to read the signs that animals leave behind. Working together, we’ll find clues about the lives of the animals around us and we’ll begin to unravel the stories that these animals leave on the landscape through their tracks and other signs. We’ll also be learning about the soils and weather patterns of our area to help us interpret what we find. This camp will focus closely on mammal life and behaviors. Join our camp, become a detective and help us solve the mysteries of the forest.

Registration Information

Regular Camp Times:9:00am-3:00pm
Extended Day Care is available: 8:00am-5:30pm
Cost: $200 for PWC members, $225 for non-members
Extended Day Care: $20-70 for full-week, $5-15/day for 1-day (see registration form for fees)

To register, download a registration form here and mail it with the full registration fee to:

Piedmont Wildlife Center
364 Leigh Farm Road
Durham NC 27707

Counselor-In-Training: We offer Counselor-In-Training opportunities for kids aged 13 to 16 during this camp as well! Complete information can be found Here, then simply fill out the registration form as normal, but put “CIT” in the session blanks for the desired weeks, and mail to us at the address above.

Questions? Call our office at (919) 489-0900