I am Child who thrives with Wild

“I am a Child who thrives with Wild” is our local program dedicated to the younger generation (ages 1-14). Both day, overnight, and backpacking nature camps are being offered for 2026.  These Camps are both offered at private lands and public lands with a BLM GSENM Permit.”

For more information contact earthkidscamp@gmail.com.

Note: this is separate from our custom family courses, and is dedicated to Utah residents.

July 2026 Announcement

We are celebrating the 4th year of the Children’s Nature Program, ~I am a Child who thrives with Wild~ a branch from ‘Living with Earth’ Non-Profit Organization. This Program has and will be offering a total of 36 Nature Camps for Children ages 1-14, this 2026 year.   We wish for there to be an equal opportunity for all Children to attend these Camps. Nature Camps are Free for all Utah Families with the support of Grant Funding and Personal Donations. We are currently hoping to raise funds for the upcoming two new Backpacking Style Camps for Children Ages 10-14 this Summer and eight Day Camps for Kids ages 6-13 this Fall. 

Our goal is to raise $9,800 for all the Camps.

Funds will contribute to:

•Reciprocity for Nature Guide’s Field Time

•Reciprocity for Nature Guides’s Preparation time

•BLM Special Recreation Permit Fees

Partial or Full support will help make these Nature Camps possible for these Kids. Any Donations will be received with a lot of gratitude. Thank you for your Consideration.

Donations accepted by checks to Living with Earth, Non-Profit Organization.

  • Write Check to:

            Living with Earth

  • Mail to:

            Claire Nelson

            PO Box 1322

            Boulder Ut. 84716

 

(We no longer use gofundme primarily for high processing fees)

~Claire, Rhys, and Matt ~ Nature Guides

*Below is in depth information about both styles of Camps, about ~I am a Child who thrives with Wild~ that is a branch of the ‘Living with Earth’ Non-Profit Organization, and an introduction as to why these Camps are important.

~About these Natureful Camps~

Backpacking Style Camps ~ Multi Days + Nights for Kids Ages 10-14

•July 31st at 12pm – Sunday, August 2nd at 12pm

•Friday, August 14th at 12pm- Friday, August 16th at 12pm

This is a wonderful opportunity for Kids to experience a gentle introduction to living harmoniously with Wild Lands, learning and expanding their Nature Skills, giving reciprocity to Earth, and being a Wild Tribe together.

During these Camps we will share many Nature Skills which may include foraging for Wild edible foods, harvesting Prickly Pear Pads for Sun care, harvesting nature’s toothbrushes, practicing knife safety and carving activities, creating cordage (natural rope), learning about the “Pack Wrap” cloth carrying method, creating duft beds from leaves or dry grass to learn about natural insulation, and more. Additionally, there may be swimming, nature games, meditations, and spontaneous play.

Additionally, there are eight Fall Day Camps for Kids ages 6-13 this October. All Camps are from 10am – 5pm between October 3rd-October 25th.

During these Camps activities may include these following activities: Primitive Nature Skills such as foraging, beginning a fire naturally with a bow drill fire kit, carving activities, building natural shelters and more. Also there may be Swimming, Hiking, Cooking food over a fire or making a seasonal delight snack, Music, Dance, Earth Art with natural pigments, Meditation, Balancing on a Slack line, Games, Spontaneous Play and Journaling.

 ~ About I am a Child who thrives with Wild ~

We wish for all Children to experience opportunities to thrive with Wild Nature. Connecting with Nature is essential for a Child’s Holistic Health and supports Childhood Development.  When Children are with Nature they may expand their imagination, creativity, and understanding of their own and each other’s gifts.  It’s a time when Kids can connect and express their own true wild nature. Beyond their own benefits and gifts they receive from Nature, they also learn and remember how to give to Nature and live harmoniously with Earth.  The Nature Skills that are offered at these Camps are designed for Kids to learn knowledge and develop wisdom so they know how to thrive with Wild Nature and create a synergistic relationship with our Planet.  Being outdoors offers Kids time away from screens and technology and these Camps give them real, tangible experiences where they may engage all their senses.  Additionally, these Camps give Kid’s many experiences to be with Community, Wildlife, and Plants and is an opportunity to create their own Wild Nature Tribe.