Cool Summer Temps at Camp Kanuga
Despite a pandemic’s slowing our programming Wilderness Works delivered a memorable July summer camp week in the cool Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina! For everyone’s safety, parents really helped... Read More
Wild Journal
Wilderness Works and NOLS
Wilderness Works is honored by the mention in NOLS Alumni Magazine, “The Leader” this month. Since 1965 NOLS (formerly, National Outdoor Leadership School) has blazed trails in the lives of... Read More
Family Relief Initiative
Putting the needs of the many families Wilderness Works serves continues to be our top priority. After 23 years serving struggling Atlanta families, Wilderness Works is a trusted resource for... Read More
Core Camp Girls on Second Saturday
Core Camp Girls are loving the challenge of indoor climbing at Stone Summit Climbing walls! Thanks to Stone Summit for the special rates and their fantastic instructors. Meanwhile our girls... Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
As we reach the year’s end and reflect on the spirit of the season, we thank so many caring friends who remember that charity and concern for the less fortunate... Read More
Thanks to our Supporters!
3rd Annual Oyster Roast benefiting Wilderness Works We couldn’t be more grateful to our Board, our sponsors and our friends for their continued support of Wilderness Works. Our annual party... Read More
Back to School!
As we reflect on a successful 2019 Summer program we are grateful for our supporters, staff and countless volunteers for their invaluable efforts in making an unforgettable summer possible for... Read More
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
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
