Wild Coast Camp Adventure Days

For families visiting the Oregon Coast

Summer Day Camp

June 22-August 14 | Monday–Friday* | 8:30 AM–3:00 PM | Grades K-8

Wild Coast Camp welcomes kids from visiting families all summer long.

Campers spend their day exploring the woods, building forts, playing games, and making new friends: the kind of summer adventure that childhood is made of: a little freedom, a little dirt under their fingernails, and a lot of memories that will stay with them far after you leave the beauty of the Oregon Coast.

While the kids are off exploring, parents get a few hours to slow down and enjoy the day in their own way.

*Kids can join for a single day, a few days, the full week (or more)! Subject to availability.

 

Program Anchors

  • Orienteering + Wayfinding: Learning to navigate using landmarks, simple maps, and awareness of the environment.

  • Shelter + Tent Building: Working together to build tents or nature shelters using natural materials and basic knots.

  • Fire Building + Safety: Safely learning how fires are built, maintained, and respected.

  • Edible Plants + Preparation: Preparing simple snacks together and learning about edible plants and outdoor cooking tools.

  • Adventure Safety + Teamwork: Practicing basic safety skills and learning how to help others in challenging situations.

  • In addition to practical skills, WCC uses the power of nature to inspire:

    Living Systems & Stewardship: Learning to notice, respect, and care for the natural world.

    Creative & Social Expression: Using imagination, play, and collaboration to express ideas.

    Mindfulness & Awareness: Practicing attention to our bodies, emotions, and surroundings.

    Social Responsibility: Learning how our actions affect others and the group.

  • June 15-Aug 14 | M-F | 8:30AM-3:30PM*

    *Extended care available (see add-ons)

  • $395/Week | Weekly Rate

    $95/Day | Daily Drop-In Rate

  • WCC is for kids entering Grades K-8.

    We also offer a Pre-K Half-Day Program for fully potty-trained kids ages 3-5.

  • Neskowin Valley School | 10005 Slab Creek Rd, Neskowin, OR 97149

  • Drop-Off | 8:30-9:00 AM*

    Pick-Up | 2:45-3:00 PM*

    *See Add-Ons for Extended Care

  • Early Drop-Off | 8:00-8:30 AM | +$15

    Late Pick-Up | 3:00-3:30 PM | +$15

    Both | +$20

  • "We were staying in Pacific City for the week and saw Wild Coast Camp recommended in our rental house. Our two kids (6 and 9) absolutely loved it! It was honestly the highlight of their trip."

    —Wild Coast Camp Parent, Portland, OR

  • "This was perfect for our vacation. My husband and I got a quiet afternoon to relax while the kids spent the day outside exploring with new friends. The counselors were wonderful and our kids immediately felt comfortable. We’ll definitely do this again next time we visit the coast!"

    —Wild Coast Camp Parent, Bend, OR

  • "We’ve been vacationing in Pacific City every summer since our kids were little, and this year someone recommended Wild Coast Camp. I wish we had known about it sooner! Our kids made friends immediately and begged to go back for another day. It’s going to be part of our annual trip from now on."

    —Wild Coast Camp Parent, Portland, OR

  • "We’ve visited Neskowin for years, but our kids had never explored the forests and trails the way they did at camp. They came home talking about animals they saw, games they played, and the forts they built. It felt like they finally got to experience the coast the way kids should."

    —Wild Coast Camp Parent, Corvallis, OR

  • "We’ve been bringing our grandchildren to Neskowin every summer for years. Usually the kids run around on the beach and we try to keep up. This year we discovered Wild Coast Camp and it completely changed the rhythm of the trip. The kids spent the day exploring the woods while we walked the beach and actually had a quiet cup of coffee together. When they came back they were muddy, tired, and talking a mile a minute about everything they’d done.!"

    —Wild Coast Camp Grandparent, Vancouver, WA

  • Every summer we meet families who stumble across Wild Coast Camp while they’re visiting and decide to check it out.

    By the end of the trip, it’s often the thing their kids are still talking about on the way home.

    Whether you're in town for just a few days, the whole week or even longer, your kids are welcome to join us!

  • While your kids are off exploring with new friends… you get a few quiet hours to enjoy the day at your own pace!

  • We’d love to hear from you!

    Many local hosts and property managers share Wild Coast Camp with their guests as a fun option for kids during their stay.

    Reach out to wildcocast@neskowinvalleyschool.com for more details about partnership opportunities.

Sample Daily Schedule

8:00-8:30 Early Drop-Off (+$15)

8:30-9:00 Regular Drop-Off

9:00-9:30 Welcome (Opening Circle & Expectations)

9:30-10:30 Wild Coast AM Wayfinding (Child-Led Exploratory Play)

10:30-11:00 Daily Anchor (Skill Building Activity ex. Fire Building)

11:00-11:30 Wander Buddies (Mixed-Age Nature Immersion with Pre-K)

11:30-12:00 Wild Coast PM Wayfinding (Child-Led Exploratory Play)

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:00 Wild Coast Wisdom (Reflection + Meaning Making Activity)

1:00-2:00 Wild Coast PM Wayfinding (Child-Led Exploratory Play)

2:00-2:30 Wind Down (Calming Afternoon Reset Activity)

2:30-2:45 Wild Coast Wrap-Up (Clean-Up, Closing Circle + Debrief)

2:45-3:00 Regular Pick-Up

3:00-3:30 Late Pick-Up (+$15)

Camp Values

Wild Coast Camp reflects the heart of Neskowin Valley School... with a twist of summer fun!

| No Day is EVER the Same

  • Days balances guided experiences with open-ended exploration

  • Activities shift based on the groups and their individual interests/needs

  • Learning emerges naturally through play, conversation, and discovery

  • Weather-ready clothing is essential (rain gear, layers, outdoor shoes): expect mud, movement, creativity, and tired, happy kids!