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Our Story

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About Camp WILD

Our story began in 2019, with the all too common story of burnout. Part of the burnout self-care plan for Camp WILD founder Jenn was attending a women’s camp in Portland, Oregon, which ultimately led to the birth of this WILD community. After returning home rejuvenated and inspired, Jenn kept asking herself, what becomes possible when a group of badass women gather in the woods, play and experience the power of community? Following the pandemic this question became riper than ever and in 2022 it officially began.

Born from a dream, nurtured by experience, and crafted with love! Camp WILD is more than a retreat, it's a playground for women from all walks of life to come together and (re)discover themselves, build connections, and embrace the wild joy that is inside each of us. In our commitment to fostering genuine connections, Camp WILD is an alcohol-free and digital-free zone, inviting everyone to fully and authentically immerse themselves and be present in the weekend (don’t worry we have an emergency number provided).

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Each WILD experience is built on the same foundation but what it looks like in action will depend on who shows up and how YOU choose to spend your time! Everything at Camp WILD is an invitation with a choose-your-own-adventure design. There will be a series of playshops led by an incredible team of WILD women who work and play in the fields of health and wellness, movement, visual and performing arts and personal growth. Each individual Camp WILD event page provides the bios for these women for you to peruse. Weekends also include some camp-wide activities such as campfires, dance parties, camp games, sound baths, and more. And of course, the option is also always there to simply take some solo time and enjoy everything our beautiful WILD venues have to offer.


As you invest in yourself through  joining Camp WILD, you're also investing in community. As a socially conscious, community-oriented business, we prioritize contributing to the greater good. Every ticket purchase supports a bursary fund aimed at providing assistance to those who need a boost. Additionally, Camp WILD actively supports local small businesses, particularly those owned and operated by women. Our commitment extends to collaborating with local growers to nourish campers with fresh, local food whenever possible, all while operating with a mindful approach to minimize our impact on the Earth.

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Camp WILD is more than a weekend away with the girls, it’s a testament to the power of rejuvenation, connection and the wild spirit in all of us!

Camp WILD Principles

Our Community Agreements

Respect and Trust

We foster an environment of respect and trust, embracing diverse perspectives and understanding that imperfections are part of the joy of being human. We trust in everyone's positive intentions.

Inclusivity and Equality

We embrace inclusivity, openness, and dialogue, committing to equality and safety while recognizing the diversity of backgrounds and advantages within our community.

Play, Laughter, and Compassion

We prioritize play, laughter, and compassion, using our "pause" buttons without judgment to allow space for self-reflection and individual comfort.

Hope to see you soon!

Camp WILD Founder & Director

Jenn Williams

Jenn is a community-minded and forward-thinking educator and facilitator who is passionate about helping people uncover passions, build confidence, and explore what it means to be human. Leveraging her background in outdoor and experiential education, she has been designing and hosting transformative learning experiences for more than 20 years with community at the heart of it all. When not at work you can often find Jennifer floating in her unicorn, Peggy, outside playing in the woods, or at home baking or making soap. 

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