Spreading the Word
Thanks to Grace Huseth for her piece on Wilderness Works in the June edition of the Buckhead Reporter. “Wilderness Works is in full gear with June and July calendars packed... Read More
Wild Journal
Sending kids to camp!
Now is the time when all our efforts at Wilderness Works really pay off for Atlanta’s underserved youth. The excitement on the children’s face is priceless as they board the... Read More
The Cathedral of St. Philip
We are profoundly grateful for The Cathedral of St. Philip and their amazing festival of decorative arts benefitting Wilderness Works in 2019. The Church and community have been tremendously supportive... Read More
Congratulating our graduates
In this season of graduation, Wilderness Works sends our heartfelt congratulations to Ezell Jones for overcoming obstacles through hard work and determination. We are so proud of Ezell’s achieving a... Read More
Boys Core Camp discovers the intricacies of human anatomy at Atlanta’s Bodies Exhibit!
Appreciating the human body’s complex systems brought to life at Atlanta’s stunning yet dignified Bodies Exhibit! #discovery #learning #skeletal #muscular #nervous #circulatory #respiratory #digestive #reproductive #wildernessworks
CELEBRATING THE PROFOUND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
MLK Day 2019 gave Wilderness Works City Campers a chance to dig into inspiring history at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta. Excited campers came away with... Read More
Wild ocean Georgia for Wilderness Works with Cumberland Island boat touring!
Wilderness Works touring around government shut down Cumberland Island! Wild horses, dolphins and Dungeness Ruins from the water. Special thanks for spectacular service to Catherine at Amelia Adventures! #getoutside #keepitwild... Read More
Wilderness Works girls climb high!
Girls in Wilderness Works face fears and develop self-confidence climbing at the Georgia Tech Leadership Challenge Complex! Our girls have no limits when given opportunities! #challenge #teambuilding #courage #confidence #experiential... Read More
City Camp campers admire amazing wildlife up close! City Camp expands our world for campers!
Special thanks to our friends at My Reptile Guys for sharing very special reptilian guests at City Camp! Real excitement and discovery for children! #discovery #reptiles #nature #animals #learning #sharing... Read More
2018 Wilderness Works in wild America! High school boys discovering eagles, owls, wolves and badgers in Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness!
Wilderness Works Field Camp program allows eligible high school students a chance to experience trekking through America’s wildest land in the “lower 48”. Special thanks to Julie’s Dream and the... Read More
Summer joy – fresh air and cool mountain temperatures! Out of the city and off to camp!
Weeks of summer camp bring Wilderness Works children lifelong memories of friendship, nature discovery, swimming and much more! #summercamp #nature #getoutside #keepitwild #friendship #memories # #wildernessworks
Trekking Colorado high peaks no problem for Wilderness Works boys!
June 2018 brought a crew of hardy Wilderness Works boys to Colorado’s spectacular Four Pass Loop in Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen. During a week of challenging backpacking these middle school... Read More
Wilderness Works selected by Cathedral Antiques Show!
Wilderness Works greatly honored by The Cathedral of St. Philip – Cathedral Antiques Show Committee! CAS selected Wilderness Works as beneficiary for 2019 Cathedral Antiques Show! The committee has the... Read More
Wilderness Works girls discovering the wonders of nature!
Wilderness Works girls are learning about ecology and conservation at the Newman Wetlands Center! A rare chance for today’s children to connect with nature! Special thanks to Wilderness Works Operations... Read More
Mastering the trail: Wilderness Works boys discovering self-sufficiency and freedom!
An unforgettable trek for determined middle school boys from tough streets in Atlanta to the fresh air and spectacular sights of wild nature found in the Chattahoochee National Forest! Backpacking... Read More
