City Foxes

The wilderness is very close! Even near the city. In this holiday program, you go on a journey of discovery and learn all about plants, mammals, and birds. Together we track animal signs and practice survival skills. Every day brings new little adventures in the wild while you can crawl into your cozy bed at home in the evening. Let's go!

For parents and guardians:

In our multi-day day camp, children between 7 and 12 years old gain experiences that strengthen their connection to nature and help them feel at home outdoors. Spending the nights at home makes it easier, especially for younger children, to participate in our courses for the first time.

Through creative play and exploration, children work together in small groups to develop mindfulness towards our environment as well as natural knowledge. Alongside fun and adventures, less visible skills are part of our event: teamwork, communication, attentiveness, gratitude, patience, common sense, self-confidence, respect for ourselves, others, and nature are woven into every day.

Our focus is on helping children acquire skills that support them on their future journey.

Key details about the "City Foxes" program

Suitable for: 7- to 12-year-olds

Dates:

Daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 30 to April 3, 2026

July 20 to July 24, 2026

October 19 to October 23, 2026

What to bring:

Weather-appropriate clothing

Breakfast and lunch

Meeting point: Main entrance of Environmental Center Uhlenkolk (Waldhallenweg 11)

Cost: 150 Euro per participant per week (Mon - Fri), siblings 110 Euro

Registration: To register your child, please contact the Wilderness School Wildniswissen directly. Registrations should be received at least 2 weeks before the date.

An offering by the Wilderness School Wildniswissen

The City Foxes holiday program is run by our partner Wilderness School Wildniswissen. For more than 30 years, Wildniswissen has offered seminars and trainings throughout Germany in wilderness education, tracking, and natural crafts. The wilderness tours lead to Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Africa, and North America. Since 2016, Wildniswissen has a new base at the Environmental Center Uhlenkolk, where it expands its environmental education offerings for school classes alongside further training courses.