Frequently Asked Questions

Is Growing Up Wild a nonprofit organization?
Yes. Growing Up Wild is a project of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization called, The Children Are Our Future, and therefore has all the rights and privileges afforded to a nonprofit.

Does Growing Up Wild carry liability insurance for programs?
Yes. We have insurance that meets the standard in the outdoor education industry.

Is Growing Up Wild a year-round program or just during the summer?
Our programs run 9 months a year from March to November. We take a winter break each year from December to February.

What is the group-size capacity at base camp?
We have different group-sizes for each program. Together in the Woods, our overnight family camps held at our base camp have a limit of up to 8 families. For Wilderness Adventures, our backpacking and campground program for youth, which involves transportation, we limit the group-size to between 8 to 12 youth depending on the destination. Our camping at base camp program for youth can accommodate groups of up to 25 youth. In Trails Home, our rite of passage program for teen boys, the group-size is limited to no more than 8 campers.

Does Growing Up Wild provide gear for its backpacking and camping trips?
Yes. We have a partnership with a nonprofit organization called, Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT), which provides a free lending library of outdoor gear for youth programs across the Bay Area. All major camping gear such as tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, stoves, boots, rain gear, etc. are all available through BAWT.

Does Growing Up Wild offer scholarships?
Growing Up Wild accepts donations for a camper scholarship fund. We also offer our programs on a sliding scale.

Does Growing Up Wild host any community events?
Yes. We host two community events annually; one is a family-centered outdoor concert in the Spring to kick-off the season and the other is an Autumn Harvest Picnic in the Fall.