Wild in the City® Outdoor Skills Day Camp for Youth 6-16

Welcome to Wild in the City®, the Arizona Elk Society's exciting Outdoor Skills Day Camp designed for youth aged 6-16. Priced at only $25 per participant, this program offers exceptional value for parents. This unique program is crafted to introduce young minds to the wonders of the outdoors, providing an immersive experience in outdoor skills, wildlife conservation, and volunteerism.

Program Overview: Wild in the City® is conducted 2-3 times a year, welcoming youth, scout troops, and any kids eager to explore the world of outdoor activities. Our day camps are an excellent opportunity for youngsters to gain exposure to various outdoor skills, fostering a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife.

24th Annual Mesa Banquet

Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event. Our volunteers make this event possible. My name is Lindsay and I am the volunteer coordinator. Please contact me if you have any comments, questions or concerns! I am here to help make your volunteer experience the best it can be.

This mentored junior hunting camp along with the others that cater to new youth hunters, are a great way to get your kids introduced to hunting. Being in a safe, mentored camp with other kids, lets the young hunters talk and rub shoulders with other young hunters away from TVs, cell phones, computers and iPods. They learn not only to hunt in a safe environment but also the importance of wildlife conservation, ethics, volunteering and respect for the wildlife and outdoors. Conservation of Arizona’s wildlife depends on the young hunters getting involved!

Wapiti Weekend Outdoor Skills Camp for Youth 6-16

Every year families from all over Arizona sign up their children for two AH-MAZING days of jam-packed fun. Families camp with either their tents, RV’s or trailers and are welcome to set up anytime on Friday. First come first serve style and please note that it is dry camping only.

Volunteers:

Youth camp volunteers help provide a fun, safe experience for participants as they learn about and experience issues related to the outdoors and wildlife conservation. We welcome volunteers to help at Wapiti Weekend. We take volunteers of all ages. Often kids who have participated in the past want to come back and be a volunteer to give back and make an impact on their peers.

Russ Johnson is our Habitat and Project Coordinator. AES has projects going most of the summer during the weekends. These projects are for everyone! If you want to volunteer, we will find something you can help with. We encourage families, college students, youth groups, boy & girl scout troops or just by yourself to come out and join likeminded people to accomplish something good for the environment and elk. Most of the projects are in northern Arizona so it is a great opportunity to get out of the heat. Arizona Elk Society provides food and drink for the entire weekend. You’ll just have to bring your camping gear and you’ll be all set! If you are interested in volunteering for a project, please email Russ. We’ll keep this page updated the best we can about upcoming projects.