trail skills camp

at the Renaissance School of Arts & Sciences

Kids Trail Running & Forest Skills

Become a member of the Wolfpack by getting into the forest this summer.  Build confidence, body awareness, and an appreciation of Portland’s unique access to the forests… all while having fun!

Connect with your ancestral traditions and tune in to your animal nature by using your body the way it evolved to be used.  We will practice hiking, running, and agility skills, discuss the importance of forest stewardship, the supportive social dynamics of a “pack”, and much more!

Mornings will start w/ movement games and drills, before heading out to a different trail each day before it gets too hot. Afternoons will involve water activities, and cooperative games/adventures. Every day will be different, incorporating engaging and inspiring activities from your trail mentors. The kids will be so excited to come home and tell you about their daily escapades!

Please note:
Wy’east Wolfpack will provide qualified helping hands to maintain proper teacher/student ratios when necessary.

Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. In addition, campers will be split up into smaller groups for skill breakdown according to age.

Upcoming Camps

Autumn Adventures for Kids

Autumn Adventures is all about the shared experience of getting the gear, and getting out into the great outdoors as the seasons change here in the PNW! Each Autumn Adventure will start w/ meeting for some fun at the newly improved Gabriel Park in SW Portland. After different activities such as playground "tag" games, basketball, kickball, etc. we will head across the street to Laughing Planet for lunch. While lunch is digesting we will enjoy a scenic ride to the Columbia River Gorge for a waterfall hike/trail run. Following the gorge excursion we will return to Gabriel Park for pickup, and more playing (if they have any energy left!) :)

Ages:

8-12

Days:

Saturday

Time:

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Date:

Dates:

Nov 14, 2026

-

Nov 14, 2026

Location:

Gabriel Park

This series is sold out!

Currently running and no longer open to new members.

This series is complete!

Autumn Adventures for Kids

Autumn Adventures is all about the shared experience of getting the gear, and getting out into the great outdoors as the seasons change here in the PNW! Each Autumn Adventure will start w/ meeting for some fun at the newly improved Gabriel Park in SW Portland. After different activities such as playground "tag" games, basketball, kickball, etc. we will head across the street to Laughing Planet for lunch. While lunch is digesting we will enjoy a scenic ride to the Columbia River Gorge for a waterfall hike/trail run. Following the gorge excursion we will return to Gabriel Park for pickup, and more playing (if they have any energy left!) :)

Ages:

8-12

Days:

Saturday

Time:

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Date:

Dates:

Nov 21, 2026

-

Nov 21, 2026

Location:

Gabriel Park

This series is sold out!

Currently running and no longer open to new members.

This series is complete!

Current Camps

We have no currently running camps.

*In an effort to create diversity, equity, and inclusion within our youth programs  (socio-economic, race, and ethnicity), we offer up to 5 free spots per Monday and Wednesday 10-week block. Please contact us if you know someone who would be a good candidate for a free spot.

We also have personal coaching and adventure planning for kids! Contact us to learn more about what we can do for your Wolf pup.