Upcoming Wildkind Courses & Events 2026:
FEBRUARY
Wildkind Divine Maui Retreat (1 spot left): February 18-23
MAY
Wildkind Women Holistic Survival Camp (Cripple Creek Colorado): May 8-10
Hadza Tribe Ancestral Immersion in Tanzania with Joel van der Loon of Primal Skills Academy: May 22 - 31
JUNE
Wildkind Jess will be teaching at the Sawtooth Survival Skills Gathering with Hazen Audel in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. Register now to join this epic event with incredible humans! Camping, Hot Springs, Community, Skills Building!
JULY
Holistic Survival Camp ~ CoEd (Sisters Oregon): July 16-19 With Wildkind Jess & Joel van der Loon. Registraion Opening Soon
AUGUST:
Wildkind Holistic Survival Camp ~ CoEd (Cripple Creek Colorado): August 14-16
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Wildkind Women Holistic Survival Camp Colorado
With Instructor Jess Caldwell
The Survival University Campus (River Camp) Near Cripple Creek Colorado
2 Nights May 8-10 | $350
Join Jess Caldwell Founder of Wildkind Outdoors at our remote river camp outside of Cripple Creek Colorado for a unique wilderness survival training and nature immersion for women that incorporates the foundational outdoor skills needed to enjoy wild places with more confidence.
Survival training is more than just the hard skills, Jess will introduce nature awareness practices and mindfulness exercises that help increase situational awareness as well as build deep listening tools within the body that support a more cohesive relationship with intuition and clutch decision making. We are living in epic times and we are being asked to rise in conscious leadership to meet this moment. As women we innately hold sensitivities, feeling centers and creative portals that will help bridge the widening disconnect between humans and our Divine connection to all that is in the web of life. We are not just witnessing the natural world, we are nature herself. Your voice and your leadership are welcome here and this transformational weekend will inspire you to rise and shine.
Our private land on the river will support your journey to living with greater ALIVENESS. We will sleep under the stars and walk through the remote landscape with wonder.
We are all navigating a rapidly changing world with modern challenges that exhaust the nervous system and numb our feeling centers. Living in a culture that celebrates consumption and convenience has created communal weaknesses and vulnerabilities to our well-being and long-term survival. As Earth Walkers who feel the winds of change and can sense the need to gather in community and organize, this 2-night campout is not just skills training but an opportunity to become the change you wish to see in the world. Jess welcomes you to awaken something primal within your bones and to gather at this ceremonial fire.
Jess is an ALIVENESS coach and believes that holistic survival in 2026 requires basic human skills 101 (fire, water, shelter, food & medical) along with epic self-care practices that keep our minds awake, our bodies moving and our hearts open. We will work with the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether to create daily rituals of enlivenment. We will build our resiliency from the inside out and create a growing community of changemakers who will guide the collective through unprecedented challenges we are currently facing. We will do this work with the support of sisterhood, laughter as medicine, presence walks, primal movement, food is love, storytelling, dancing and singing.
Essential Gear list will be provided
Car Camping
Pack in Food
Hadza Bushcraft & Ancestral Immersion
Live With One of the Last Hunter-Gatherer Tribes on Earth
Tanzania | May 22–31, 2026
A rare, full-immersion experience living alongside a Hadzabe family at Lake Eyasi, Tanzania ~ Hunting, foraging, crafting tools, and learning directly from one of humanity’s oldest continuous cultures.
This is not tourism.
This is a return to our human origins.
$4,000 | Use discount code: WILDKIND200 for $200 off registration
Holistic Survival Camp Sisters Oregon
With Instructors Wildkind Jess Founder of Wildkind Outdoors & Joel van der Loon Founder of Primal Skills Academy
3-Nights July 16-19 | $995 (Includes Instruction, Camping/on-site facilities in Sisters Oregon & Catered Welcome Dinner + Celebration Dinner)
Join Jess Caldwell Founder of Wildkind Outdoors and Joel van der Loon Founder of Primal Skills Academy for a unique holistic survival training and nature immersion for men and women. We will incorporate the foundational outdoor skills needed to enjoy wild places with more confidence and build resilience, day hike in the remote and beautiful wilderness to natural spring waters, enjoy campfire discussions, enliven the senses through our ALIVENESS training and build community connection.
Survival training is more than just the hard skills, Jess and Joel will introduce nature awareness practices and mindfulness exercises that help increase situational awareness as well as build deep listening tools within the body that support a more cohesive relationship with intuition and clutch decision making. We are living in epic times and we are being asked to rise in conscious leadership to meet this moment. We are not just witnessing the natural world, we are nature. Your voice and your leadership are welcome here and this transformational camp will inspire you to rise and shine.
Our private land in Sisters Oregon will support your journey to living with greater ALIVENESS. We will sleep under the stars and walk through the landscape with wonder.
We are all navigating a rapidly changing world with modern challenges that exhaust the nervous system and numb our feeling centers. Living in a culture that celebrates consumption and convenience has created communal weaknesses and vulnerabilities to our well-being and long-term survival. As Earth Walkers who feel the winds of change and can sense the need to gather in community and organize, this 3-night campout is not just skills training but an opportunity to become the change you wish to see in the world. Jess & Joel welcome you to awaken something primal within your bones and to gather at this ceremonial fire.
We believe that holistic survival in 2026 requires basic human skills 101 (fire, water, shelter, food & medical) along with epic self-care practices that keep our minds awake, our bodies moving and our hearts open. We will work with the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether to create daily rituals of enlivenment. We will build our resiliency from the inside out and create a growing community of changemakers who will guide the collective through unprecedented challenges we are currently facing.
Essential Gear list will be provided
Car Camping
Pack in Food (Except for Welcome Dinner + Celebration Dinner).
Co-ed Holistic Survival Camp Colorado
With Instructor Wildkind Jess
The Survival University Campus (River Camp) Near Cripple Creek Colorado
August 14-16 | $350
Join Jess Caldwell Founder of Wildkind Outdoors at our remote river camp outside of Cripple Creek Colorado for a unique holistic survival training and nature immersion for men and women. We will incorporate the foundational outdoor skills needed to enjoy wild places with more confidence, day hike in the remote and beautiful wilderness, enjoy campfire discussions and build community connection.
Survival training is more than just the hard skills, Jess will introduce nature awareness practices and mindfulness exercises that help increase situational awareness as well as build deep listening tools within the body that support a more cohesive relationship with intuition and clutch decision making. We are living in epic times and we are being asked to rise in conscious leadership to meet this moment. We are not just witnessing the natural world, we are nature. Your voice and your leadership are welcome here and this transformational weekend will inspire you to rise and shine.
Our private land on the river will support your journey to living with greater ALIVENESS. We will sleep under the stars and walk through the remote landscape with wonder.
We are all navigating a rapidly changing world with modern challenges that exhaust the nervous system and numb our feeling centers. Living in a culture that celebrates consumption and convenience has created communal weaknesses and vulnerabilities to our well-being and long-term survival. As Earth Walkers who feel the winds of change and can sense the need to gather in community and organize, this 2-night campout is not just skills training but an opportunity to become the change you wish to see in the world. Jess welcomes you to awaken something primal within your bones and to gather at this ceremonial fire.
Jess is an ALIVENESS coach and believes that holistic survival in 2026 requires basic human skills 101 (fire, water, shelter, food & medical) along with epic self-care practices that keep our minds awake, our bodies moving and our hearts open. We will work with the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether to create daily rituals of enlivenment. We will build our resiliency from the inside out and create a growing community of changemakers who will guide the collective through unprecedented challenges we are currently facing.
Essential Gear list will be provided
Car Camping
Pack in Food
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
We had an exceptional experience working with Jess and Wildkind Outdoors. The training exceeded our expectations. Jess's professionalism was evident in every interaction- through clear communication, timely responses, and attention to detail. Jess consistently displayed a high level of expertise, clearly demonstrating a deep knowledge of bushcraft and survival readiness. What really set Wildkind apart was Jess's ability to tailor solutions to meet our training needs. She took time to align our training goals and deliver an excellent product. Jess approaches training with an inspired passion and enthusiasm that fosters an environment that is fun, relaxing, and conducive to learning. I highly recommend Wildkind to anyone wanting to build or enhance their survival skills!
~ Mike | 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
"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.
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)
