At Wilderness Youth Project, we are grateful for the opportunity to bring kids outside. For 18 years WYP has been meeting at the Rose Garden near the Santa Barbara Mission. When WYP first began meeting at the Rose Garden, we chose the spot because it is a central and accessible Santa Barbara location. As many …
The King Tides around new years remind us of the high water marks of the past year, and they invite us to reflect on the low times. We hope we treat low times like tide pools- worthy of investigating, possibly holding treasures. Here are some reflections on the past year for Wilderness Youth Project: High …
“Vitamin N” with Richard Louv Seen in 46 states and 58 countries, Hospice Santa Barbara’s illuminate Community Education and Engagement Series is a FREE virtual series of renowned speakers who address the feelings and questions that accompany our challenging time – speakers that will inspire, educate, encourage deeper inquiry and action, create community discussion, and …
Five Must-See Santa Barbara Nature Spots for Gauchos Who Love the Outdoors Now hiring: Family Engagement UCSB Student Paid Intern (January-May 2023) Written by: Julia Barerra, UCSB Alum Looking to get your nature fix while going to UCSB? You have certainly come to the right place! Santa Barbara, commonly known as the American Riviera, is home …
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WYP offices have moved! We are pleased to announce that our team has moved our “HQ” office space from Goleta to Santa Barbara. We spent over 15 years in the building on Hollister Avenue and our old office served us well. While we’ve made great memories, tracked in lots of dirt and laughter, we couldn’t …
The Treasures of Nature Donate Today You are the reason kids are out in nature exploring, playing, learning, and growing with us at Wilderness Youth Project. You help children open their eyes to the treasures of nature while supporting their mental and physical health. Imagine this You are with a group of young Treefrog campers, …
A peek into Woolly Bear land Our Woolly Bears preschool program is special because it brings a group of children together in the same location, multiple days per week. Your child has the opportunity to continue a project or theme of play that they started the day before in a seamless manner. There is a …
The Secrets to “The Best Day” at WYP After a week of summer camp, I asked my granddaughter, “Which was the best day?” she instantly replied “All of them.” – Grandparent of 2021 WYP summer camp participant Practice makes perfect. At least, that’s what I always told my kids, whether we were talking about math …
Register Now Schedules & Current Availability All about how program registration works Two values that inform our registration: All children need nature. And yet many kids lack access to the outdoors. That’s why WYP connects kids from all backgrounds to Santa Barbara’s natural beauty. Our goal is to mirror the demographics* of our service area …
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Ver en español With your help, they can get outside and play. Give Today A letter from our Executive Director Dear Friends, You are the reason kids are out in nature exploring, playing, learning and growing with us at Wilderness Youth Project. You probably know that the pandemic has been hard on children. They’ve experienced …
