Go Wild!

Are you ready to Go Wild?

Spend your summer strengthening your outdoor skills!

Go Wild is a seven-day overnight summer camp for youth aged 13–17, introducing outdoor safety and conservation practices through immersive, hands-on activities.

This year, the program will also incorporate key elements of the Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) curriculum, giving campers foundational knowledge in wildlife conservation, ethical decision-making, and safe, sustainable harvesting practices.

As part of the program, participants will build the knowledge and confidence needed to challenge the CORE exam. While the camp itself does not grant certification, youth will be fully prepared to attempt the exam independently. At the end of the camp week, youth will have the optional opportunity to write the CORE exam, and those who successfully pass can earn their CORE certification.

Through skill-building activities and shared camp experiences, Go Wild helps youth strengthen their connection to local environments while developing resilience, leadership, and independence.

12
Camps since 2013
259
youth participants
8
communities reached

2026 Camp Date & Location

Go Wild - Silver Lake Forest Centre Peachland

August 9th – August 15th, 2026

Registration opens March 6, 2026

COST

Early Bird (before May 15th): 

Normal (May 15 onwards): 

If the fees for camp is a barrier for your family, please send us an email at youth@bcwf.bc.ca. We do our best to connect youth with the inability to pay with sponsors and donors who can subsidize their costs.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Hands-on outdoor skill development
  • Backcountry backpacking adventure
  • Leadership development
  • Outdoor & survival skills
  • Range day experience
  • New for 2026: Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Education (C.O.R.E)

2026 Go Wild Refund Policy

Cancellation Date/Refund Rate 

Check back in March 2026 for our updated cancellation dates and refund rates.

Thank you for your understanding as we aim to fill all spaces at our camps! If you have any questions, please contact us at youth@bcwf.bc.ca or 604-882-9988 ext. 303

Go Wild 2025 Report

Curious about the Go Wild program? Read our 2025 Go Wild report! This document has photos, stats, overviews of lessons, camp schedules, and reflections relating to the past year.

Thank You to Our Funders