Our view from one of the overlooks near Hickory Ridge Campground in Grayson Highlands State Park. On the fourth annual Wilderness Kids Girls’ Trip, seven of our students ventured out to Grayson Highlands State Park in southwest Virginia. The park offers stunning views of rolling hills and mountain peaks reaching over 5,000 feet in elevation. Hickory Ridge Campground, the home base during the 4-day trip, was near multiple overlooks that were perfect for enjoying these views. The group was so...

Francis Hammond students kayak on Four Mile Run with Kurt Moser, from the Four Mile Run Conservancy, as their guide. As the school year comes to an end and we kick off our 2026 Summer Experiences, Wilderness Kids concludes the 2025-2026 After School Program. This spring’s after-school sessions with middle schoolers fostered friendship, sparked curiosity, encouraged adventure, and created opportunities for self-expression. Jefferson-Houston students participating in LINK Club, in...

Wilderness Kids students work together to fish some creatures out of the Potomac River! On Saturday, March 21, 14 Wilderness Kids students participated in an immersive, hands-on learning experience led by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). The weather was perfect for boating on the Potomac River, with sunny skies and warm temperatures setting the stage for a memorable day on the water. As part of the program’s “Describe This River” theme, students spent their boat ride observing their...