Wildwood Outdoor Education Center 38.403187° N -94.66917° W

Description

Wildwood is ready for your group. Students and participants step into the outdoors for hands-on exploration that makes learning active, energizing, and memorable. In the fresh air, curiosity grows, teamwork strengthens, and confidence in problem-solving takes place.
Every program is led by trained facilitators who meet high national standards and bring strong skills in safety, coaching, and group leadership. With small staff-to-participant ratios, typically 1:12, each person gets the attention and support they need to thrive.

Choose from our ready-to-go packages or work with us to design a custom program that fits your group’s goals:

Challenge Programs – Build teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Science Programs – Spark curiosity in nature, exploration, and STEM.
Community Building Programs – Strengthen relationships, communication, and connection.


Lunch Notes

Wildwood provides picnic areas for school or participant provided sack lunches.

Bathroom Notes

Wildwood has indoor flushing toilets throughout the camp. Bathroom breaks will be taken throughout the day and encouraged by the facilitators.

Info

7095 West 399th Street
LaCygne, KS 66040

+1 913-738-9067

info@wildwoodctr.org

Sun
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mon
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tues
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thur
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Subjects
Leadership, Team Building, Cultural Connections, My Community, Science, Ecosystems, Earth's Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, The Water Cycle, Conservation
Activities
Field Trip, Family Programs, Ropes Course, School Based Program
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary, 1, 2, K, Preschool
Cost
Accommodations
Cafeteria, Outdoor Lunch Space

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

Planet Adventure

Planet Adventure brings together archery, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and a high ropes course for a full outdoor experience. These activities break up the routine, reset the mind, and give groups the chance to recharge in a new environment. Whether it’s the challenge of the ropes or the calm of the water, each adventure offers something different, and together they create a day that’s both fun and transformative.

Transportation: All public schools are eligible for $250 (for each) bus reimbursement. Title 1 schools are also eligible for 50% off all program fees.
Duration: 4-6 hours
When: Spring of Fall
Subjects: Archery, canoeing, high ropes, and fishing
Grade Range: 3rd grade +
Capacity: Groups of 12 up to 60 total
Chaperones: 1 chaperone for every 12 participants is required

Subjects Covered

leadership, team building

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Capacity
12 stu., 1 chap. per 12 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
240 min.
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Planet Connection

Planet Connection takes groups into the outdoors for a hands-on adventure challenge course that sharpens teamwork and strengthens connections. In this setting, participants push past limits, apply social-emotional skills, and discover new ways to collaborate. Guided by skilled facilitators, groups move from individuals to a focused, reflective, goal-driven team. The experience serves as an impactful field trip for building relationships, practicing problem-solving, and developing trust that lasts beyond the day.

Transportation: All public schools are eligible for $250 (for each) bus reimbursement. Title 1 schools are also eligible for 50% off all program fees.
Duration: 4-6 hours
When: Spring or Fall
Duration: 4-6 hours
Subjects: Team building, working together, collaboration
Grade Range: 3rd grade +
Capacity: Groups of 12 up to 60 total
Chaperones: 1 chaperone for every 12 participants is required

Subjects Covered

leadership, team building

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Capacity
12 stu., 1 chap. per 12 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
240 min.
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Planet Explore

Planet Explore brings STEM to life through hands-on discovery. Blending makerspace creativity with bio-inspired design, groups dive into real-world problem solving that feels like play. Participants take cues from nature-like the sticky feet of frogs and insects, and experiment with how to engineer their own versions. Using the engineering design process, teams brainstorm, build, test, and refine their ideas, then share results through games, design challenges, and outdoor exploration. It’s an engaging way to hit STEM standards while sparking curiosity and teamwork.

Transportation: All public schools are eligible for $250 (for each) bus reimbursement. Title 1 schools are also eligible for 50% off all program fees.
Duration: 4-6 hours
When: Spring or Fall
Duration: 7 hours
Subjects: STEM, makerspace, bio-inspired design, engineering
Grade Range: 3rd-8th grade
Capacity: Groups of 12 up to 60 total
Chaperones: 1 chaperone for every 12 participants is required

Subjects Covered

cultural connections, my community

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, postsecondary
Capacity
12 stu., Max 60 chap., 1 chap. per 12 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
240 min.
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