- LanguagePortuguese, English
- Duration5Days
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date06/07/2026
Overnight summer camp in Colares for children aged 7 to 14 with Into The Wild and Rise, a five-day, four-night magical camp experience priced at 605 euros. Every day brings challenging skills, crafts, woodcraft, firecraft, shelter building, cooking, storytelling and outdoor adventures for kids who love messing in the woods, with the overnight stay adding a whole new dimension of independence, connection and adventure that a day camp simply cannot offer.
The methodology is inspired by Steiner-neohumanist education and Coyote Wilderness School, built around holistic self-development, universal love and applied learning. The camp is structured around three core connections: connection with self, knowing and loving who you are; connection with others, cultivating healthy and loving relationships with all beings; and connection with nature, belonging to our shared home, Planet Earth. Sleeping out under the stars, sharing fires in the evening and waking up together in nature gives older children the chance to experience this philosophy in its fullest form, guided throughout by the Into The Wild outdoor experts.
What your child will experience
🌲 Five days and four nights of woodcraft, firecraft, shelter building and outdoor living
🌲 Storytelling, crafts and cooking around the fire as part of the daily and evening rhythm
🌲 A holistic approach building connection with self, others and nature
🌲 The independence and adventure of an overnight stay in nature with other children
🌲 A nurturing and experienced team of Into The Wild outdoor experts throughout
What’s included
🔥 Five days and four nights of full camp activities and overnight accommodation in nature
🔥 Woodcraft, firecraft, shelter building, cooking and storytelling
🔥 Guidance and supervision from experienced Into The Wild outdoor experts throughout
What your child leaves with
A genuine experience of independence and connection with nature built over four nights away from home, new outdoor living skills and the kind of magical, fire-lit memories that come from a full week spent living closer to the earth with friends who love the same things.
We are Into The Wild and Rise, offering Kikiwaka summer camps for children aged 3 to 14 in Colares. Our methodology is inspired by Steiner-neohumanist education and Coyote Wilderness School, rooted in holistic self-development, universal love and applied learning. We help children deepen their relationship to the natural world in the capable hands of our outdoor experts, sharing quality time together in an amazing natural place.
Ages 7 to 14. Five days, four nights, overnight stay included. Price 605 euros. Takes place in Colares.
Related Tags: Fauna & Flora, Summer Camp
FAQ
Does my child need previous outdoor or camping experience?
No experience is required. Our camps are designed to welcome children of all backgrounds, encouraging confidence, curiosity, and learning through guided outdoor adventures.
What activities are included during the camp?
Children participate in nature-based activities such as woodcraft, fire-making, shelter building, outdoor cooking, storytelling, crafts, games, teamwork challenges, and wilderness exploration.
What should my child bring to camp?
A detailed packing list will be provided before the camp begins, including comfortable outdoor clothing, suitable shoes, sun protection, water bottles, and personal items for overnight stays.
Are the camps supervised and safe?
Yes. All activities are guided by experienced outdoor facilitators in a safe, supportive, and age-appropriate environment focused on wellbeing, respect, and personal development.
What will my child take home from this experience?
Beyond new outdoor skills and adventures, children leave with greater confidence, stronger connections with nature and others, unforgettable memories, and a deeper sense of independence and creativity.
More from this Teacher
More about your Teacher Cláudia Valentim
Claudia Valentim is an outdoor educator, storyteller, and nature-connection mentor dedicated to helping people rediscover their relationship with the natural world. Through Into The Wild Portugal, she creates immersive experiences that combine outdoor education, creativity, personal growth, and deep ecological awareness.
With a background in Steiner education, therapeutic practices, storytelling, and experiential learning, Claudia has spent years guiding children, adults, educators, and community leaders through transformative journeys in nature. Her work blends bushcraft, sensory awareness, earth education, mythology, and nature-based mentoring to inspire resilience, self-discovery, and authentic human connection.
Before founding Into The Wild Portugal, Claudia studied hotel management in London, worked as a freelance journalist, trained in holistic therapies, and later became involved in Waldorf education in both Portugal and Brazil. She also founded educational and artistic initiatives focused on ecology, adventure, fairy tales, and outdoor learning.
Today, Claudia continues to lead retreats, yearly programs, forest school experiences, and outdoor leadership courses designed to reconnect people with the wisdom of nature and the simplicity of living more consciously and meaningfully. Her vision is rooted in the belief that nature is one of our greatest teachers and that reconnecting with the earth can create positive change both personally and collectively.
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