Upcoming Retreats, Courses & Events:
April 1 - May 6 (Tuesdays): Spring ALIVENESS Training, 6-Week Zoom course for Wildkind Women
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.
6-Week Interactive Zoom Course with Wildkind Jess
Your leadership is welcome in this time of global change
Tuesdays: April 1 - May 6 | 5:30 - 7 PM 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...
Wilderness Survival Masterclass
Leadership Mindset in a Time of Global Change
The Ultimate Bug-out Bag | How to use your Gear | Self-Reliance
With Instructor Wildkind Jess
Sunday April 13 | 10 AM to 3 PM | Thurston County Washington | $111
Email: [email protected] for family pricing
In this Masterclass, I will cover the gear in my bug out bag and how to effectively use these essentials in a survival situation. We will Discuss the WHY behind preparedness, learn the survival rule of 3's, discuss the importance of ALIVENESS Training in these modern times of numb culture and of course have a great time as a collective.
Whether you are in the backcountry, a road trip or an urban setting, a rapidly changing environment is something that should be expected and planned for. With the right gear, training and mindset, we have the ability to sustain ourselves, our family and friends.
The Wilderness Survival Masterclass will give you foundational instruction to recreate responsibly so you can focus on the joy of the adventure. Increase your adaptability and confidence and always be prepared.
#1 Rule of Survival...Don't Die.
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...
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
"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)
