The MISSION of Growing Up Wild is to help youth connect with nature, build character, and learn about the environment by providing outdoor youth development and environmental science programs.

programs

Boys in the Woodz Summer Camp
An overnight summer camp for boys, ages 10 and up

Outdoor Weekend Trips

School-Based Programs

fall 2018 Outdoor science and character development program

Our VISION​ is that youth from underserved backgrounds living in the Watsonville to Santa Cruz areas of Santa Cruz County will have ongoing opportunities through community-based programs to access, enjoy, and learn about the wild outdoor places, such as redwood forests and marine ecosystems, around the central coast region of California.  ​