Upcoming Retreats, Courses & Events:
April 13 - May 18 (Sundays): Spring ALIVENESS Training, 6-Week Zoom course for Wildkind Women
August 12-17 (Montana) Women's Wilderness Summit with HER Outdoor Journey
Visit the Individuals & Private Groups Page for outdoor education, seasonal alignment and holistic health for individuals, private groups, corporate leadership training and homeschool classes for youth and young adults.
Create a personalized lifestyle design plan for Spring by booking a holistic health & Rewilding coaching session with Jess Caldwell, Founder of Wildkind Outdoors.Â
 6-Week Interactive Zoom Course with Wildkind Jess
Your leadership is welcome in this time of global change
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Sundays: April 13 - May 18 |Â 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM PST
$222 | All sessions will be recorded and shared if you are not able to attend
Join Wildkind Outdoors for the spring session and create the vision, flow and empowered modalities of change for your new year of 2025. Welcome to living in ALIVENESS.
Rewilding is the new self-care...
Survival Skills & Backcountry Hiking Adventure
With Wildkind Jess & Colorado Mountain Man Jason
$645 | June 7-10 | 2 Days at TSU Campus + 2 Days Adventure Hike
The ultimate experience of skills training and adventure! Begin your journey with a 2-day wilderness survival skills training course to learn all of the survival essentials from firecraft to expedient shelter. We will train with our gear and integrate leadership mindset for safely recreating in the wild.
Day 3 will will pack up our gear and take these skills into the backcountry for an unforgettable journey! We will travel about 4 -5 miles each day (mainly downhill), through breathtaking views, epic swimming holes and some of the most beautiful wilderness of Colorado. We will apply skills, forage for berries along the trail, laugh, immerse ourselves in natures playground and enjoy the connection of community.
This training + nature immersion experience will foster resilience and increase self-reliance. This is an ALIVENESS training of the senses and will support leadership development. We can't wait to welcome you!
Rewilding is the new self-care...
Women's Wilderness Summit
August 12-17 | Lewistown Montana
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Unlock your potential at the Women’s Wilderness Summit, a transformative six-day retreat tailored for women eager to bridge the gap between their current outdoor skills and desired abilities! From August 12-17, 2025, immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Lewistown, Montana, where adventure and empowerment await. This summit is designed for women of all skill levels, offering hands-on workshops that encompass essential survival techniques, Wilderness First Aid, animal butchery and processing, pistol fundamentals, concealed carry basics, animal tracking and identification, onX mapping essentials, backcountry health and fitness, and more.
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Join expert instructors who are passionate about empowering women through knowledge and practical survival skills. Experience the art of butchery with Sierra Jepsen from Butcher Solutions as she guides you through animal breakdown, field dressing wild game, and demonstrates the tools you’ll need. You'll gain invaluable insights into meat care and knife sharpening techniques.
Jess Caldwell of Wildkind Outdoors will equip you with vital survival skills and Wilderness First Aid training. You'll learn what to pack for wilderness survival, master water filtration methods, fire-making techniques, and how to construct expedient shelters. Enhance your paracord management skills, knife safety, and effective wilderness communication, ensuring you are ready for any challenge.
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Morgan Wines will elevate your understanding of animal identification and mapping skills in her onX 101 session. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll acquire both basic and advanced techniques for animal identification, effective glassing methods, and essential navigation skills to enhance your outdoor adventures.
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Amanda Rose from Athena Tactics will inspire you with her Pistol Fundamentals and Live Fire Training workshop. Here, you’ll explore firearm safety and operations, culminating in hands-on live fire training. Engage in thoughtful discussions on concealed carry measures and legalities, all within a supportive and empowering environment.
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Last but not least, Kim Palmer-Nicks from Spear Strength Wellness will lead engaging discussions on backcountry health and fitness designed specifically for women. You’ll delve into biomechanics, core movement exercises, and the essentials of cardio and mobility—all aimed at shattering myths about strength and nutrition. Prepare for invigorating workouts, vital nutrition and hydration lessons, and a reinvigorating experience.
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The Women’s Wilderness Summit is more than just skill development; it’s an invitation to embrace your adventurous spirit and rekindle your passion for the great outdoors. Join us and transform your outdoor journey! Secure your ticket to our Women’s Wilderness Summit ASAP —your future self will thank you!
WE PARTNER WITH SOME OF THE BEST EDUCATORS AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD
"Working with Jess has been an absolute joy and a highly rewarding experience professionally. Her infectious positivity, unwavering motivation, and genuine kindness creates an uplifting atmosphere for students. Her empathetic and caring nature makes her an incredible teammate, coach and instructor. As the Founder of The Survival University in Colorado, it has been a joy to partner and collaborate for outdoor education courses together including wilderness survival, outdoor adventure backpacking and executive leadership training"
~ Jason Marsteiner | The Survival University
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"I have enjoyed working with Jess and Wildkind Academy. Jess’ energy and enthusiasm behind her mission are uplifting and contagious. Our first partnership was our shellfish Foraging course. She took great care to make sure all the participants were in good hands. I appreciate her drive, attention to detail, and follow-through and look forward to working together on more of our hunting and gathering courses."
~ Bruce McGlenn | Human Nature Hunting
Cancellations, Refunds, Transfer of Courses/Events:
Since our courses require planning, materials, location fees, guest instructor fees and spots are limited, we do not offer refunds unless you can communicate with us at least 10 days in advance, prior to the event/course you purchased. You are welcome to find someone else to attend on your behalf who can purchase the course directly from you if you are within the 10 days. For retreats or courses that are 5 days in duration or more, we require a communication of at least 30 days in advance. As an alternative to cancelling, you may transfer funds as a credit towards other classes for up to 1 year by calling or emailing and asking to transfer the money you paid towards another scheduled course/event. It is not guaranteed that the original purchased class type will be available and by rescheduling, you accept this risk.
For guest instructor classes, refunds will not be given unless you contact us within 10 days of purchasing the course. Their classes are infrequent and limited, and we pay guest instructors in advance, therefore you are paying to hold your spot for their classes. If you are unable to attend once you have paid, you will either have to find another person to attend in your place or you forfeit your purchase. If you find another person to attend, please contact us so that we can change the class roster.Â
Refund or cancellation requests the day before a scheduled course will forfeit the purchase of your class unless you can find someone to take your spot. Contact us to inquire about a credit for a future course/event and this would be at the discretion of Wildkind Academy. No-shows forfeit their entire class amount and no refund or credit will be issued unless a valid reason is given, again at the discretion of Wildkind Academy. Failure to show up at a course/event or leaving early from a course/event will not warrant a refund or credit. A 30% fee on any cancellations will apply.
On a rare occasion due to circumstances beyond the control of Wildkind Academy, it may be necessary for a course or event to be canceled. If an event/course is cancelled or rescheduled, a full refund will be offered along with the opportunity of a credit for a future event (to be used within 2 years)
