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Intro to Strength Training: Saturday, January 18th (click here to enroll)
Jan
18

Intro to Strength Training: Saturday, January 18th (click here to enroll)

Strength and resistance training is a fun and exciting way to develop physical and mental strength, and it’s especially important for women’s health.

The Wild Way is working with Community Unify Roanoke to hold an “Intro to Strength Training” workshop for girls. We’ll talk about why strength training is so important for female health and cover some basic movements that you can do in a gym and at home.

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Caving: Saturday, February 1st (click here to enroll)
Feb
1

Caving: Saturday, February 1st (click here to enroll)

The Wild Way works with the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation department to offer caving excursions. If your girl loves to explore and is comfortable in tight spaces, this is a fascinating and unique way to experience our area’s wilderness. Girls will hike out to a wild cave and spend several hours exploring and learning about subterranean features and ecology.

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First Aid Training: Thursday, February 6th (click here to enroll)
Feb
6

First Aid Training: Thursday, February 6th (click here to enroll)

In collaboration with Roanoke CPR and Scouts BSA, The Wild Way is offering a basic first aid class for girls ages 11 to 14.

Whether your girl is gearing up for outdoor adventures, preparing for a summer job, babysitting, or just curious about healthcare, this class is a great way to learn the basics and gain confidence!

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Nature-Based Creative Writing: Saturday, February 8th (click here to enroll)
Feb
8

Nature-Based Creative Writing: Saturday, February 8th (click here to enroll)

Calling all girls with a love for creativity and the outdoors! Join us for a Nature-Based Writing Class, where nature becomes your muse and your imagination runs wild.

We are offering two-hour writing workshop for girls ages 9 to 14 to explore storytelling and poetry under the guidance of local author Cyndy Unwin. We will discuss different writing styles and do some exercises to spark inspiration and excitement, and then the girls create their own nature-inspired short story or poem.

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Spring Break Camp (Roanoke City and County): Monday, March 24- Friday, March 28 (click here to enroll)
Mar
24
to Mar 28

Spring Break Camp (Roanoke City and County): Monday, March 24- Friday, March 28 (click here to enroll)

The Wild Way offers a special WEEK-LONG camp that aligns with Roanoke City and Roanoke County/Salem public school spring break! This year, we are offering TWO simultaneous camps that will enroll girls from both school districts.

Over five days, girls will participate in fun and challenging outdoor activities, such as hiking, caving, and climbing. Our activities are focused on confidence-building, so that girls end the week feeling stronger and more resilient than ever.

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Horseback Riding: Saturday, December 14th (click here to enroll)
Dec
14

Horseback Riding: Saturday, December 14th (click here to enroll)

Note: This event is now full. You can sign up to join our waiting list!

See the outdoors from an entirely new perspective - from in-between the ears of a horse! The Wild Way partners with Spring Valley Farms in Moneta to provide horseback trail riding. Horseback riding is a huge confidence-builder, as girls learn to bond with and direct these powerful and graceful animals. All riders are welcome to join, especially first-timers.

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Fall Break Overnight Camp at The Peaks: Monday, November 4th - Tuesday, November 5th (click here to enroll)
Nov
4
to Nov 5

Fall Break Overnight Camp at The Peaks: Monday, November 4th - Tuesday, November 5th (click here to enroll)

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Note: Our Fall Break Camp is now FULL! You can still sign-up to join our waiting list.

Join us for an epic overnight getaway during Roanoke City and County Schools’ fall break! The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center is a beautiful camp located in Bedford County. This two-day, overnight adventure will include glamping, archery, rock wall climbing, zip-lining, slack-lining, camp fire-building, and more. This definitely won’t be your typical fall break!

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Outdoor Climbing at Raven’s Roost: Saturday, October 5th (click here to enroll)
Oct
5

Outdoor Climbing at Raven’s Roost: Saturday, October 5th (click here to enroll)

Note: This event is now FULL, but you can still sign-up to join our waiting list.

Give your girl the opportunity to experience an authentic outdoor rock climbing experience at Raven’s Roost, a beginner’s climbing spot near Wintergreen. Girls will learn about climbing safety and equipment, learn about the belay and pitching process, and practice both bouldering and top-roping.

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Paddlesports Camp: Monday, August 5 - Friday, August 9 (click here to enroll)
Aug
5
to Aug 9

Paddlesports Camp: Monday, August 5 - Friday, August 9 (click here to enroll)

Note: This camp is now FULL. You can still fill out the form below to join our waiting list.

The Wild Way’s popular PADDLESPORTS CAMP is back for 2024! We are partnering with American Canoe Association-certified instructor Beth Wiegandt of Camp Bethel/Your Outdoor Classroom again to offer a week-long, summer paddlesports day camp. Join us to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing), kayaking, and canoeing on the James River this summer.

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West End Center Paddlesports Camp: Monday, July 29- Friday, August 2 (click here to enroll)
Jul
29
to Aug 2

West End Center Paddlesports Camp: Monday, July 29- Friday, August 2 (click here to enroll)

THIS CAMP IS SPECIFIC TO WEST END CENTER PARTICIPANTS.

The Wild Way’s popular PADDLESPORTS CAMP is back for 2024! We are partnering with American Canoe Association-certified instructor Beth Wiegandt of Camp Bethel/Your Outdoor Classroom again to offer a week-long, summer paddlesports day camp. Join us to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing), kayaking, and canoeing on the James River this summer.

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Archery at The Peaks: Thursday, July 25th (click here to enroll)
Jul
25

Archery at The Peaks: Thursday, July 25th (click here to enroll)

Note: This event is now full. You can still fill out the form below to sign up for our waiting list.

We’re aiming for adventure with ARCHERY at The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center in Bedford County! We’ll spend some time exploring their grounds before we try out archery and then finish off the day with s’mores around the campfire.

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Outdoor Climbing at Raven’s Roost: Wednesday, July 24th (click here to enroll)
Jul
24

Outdoor Climbing at Raven’s Roost: Wednesday, July 24th (click here to enroll)

Note: This event is now full. You can still fill out the form below to sign up for our waiting list.

Give your girl the opportunity to experience an authentic outdoor rock climbing experience at Raven’s Roost, a beginner’s climbing spot near Wintergreen. Girls will learn about climbing safety and equipment, learn about the belay and pitching process, and practice both bouldering and top-roping.

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SUPing & Snorkeling on the James River: Tuesday, July 23rd (click here to enroll)
Jul
23

SUPing & Snorkeling on the James River: Tuesday, July 23rd (click here to enroll)

Note: This event is now full. You can still fill out the form below to sign up for our waiting list.

Want to see the river in a totally different way? We’re stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing) and SNORKELING on the James River! We’ll SUP from Gala to Craig’s Creek, while we explore our rivers’ native flora and fauna along the way.

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Paddlesports Camp: Monday, June 17- Friday, June 21 (click here to enroll)
Jun
17
to Jun 21

Paddlesports Camp: Monday, June 17- Friday, June 21 (click here to enroll)

Note: This camp is now FULL. You can still fill out the form below to join our waiting list.

The Wild Way’s popular PADDLESPORTS CAMP is back for 2024! We are partnering with American Canoe Association-certified instructor Beth Wiegandt of Camp Bethel/Your Outdoor Classroom again to offer a week-long, summer paddlesports day camp. Join us to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing), kayaking, and canoeing on the James River this summer.

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Spring Break (Roanoke City): Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 (click here to enroll)
Mar
25
to Mar 29

Spring Break (Roanoke City): Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 (click here to enroll)

The Wild Way offers a special WEEK-LONG camp that aligns with Roanoke City and Roanoke County/Salem public school spring break! This year, we are offering TWO simultaneous camps that will enroll girls from both school districts.

Over five days, girls will participate in fun and challenging outdoor activities, such as hiking, caving, and climbing. Our activities are focused on confidence-building, so that girls end the week feeling stronger and more resilient than ever.

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Situational Awareness and Self-Defense: Saturday, March 9 (click here to enroll)
Mar
9

Situational Awareness and Self-Defense: Saturday, March 9 (click here to enroll)

Learns ways to feel safe and CONFIDENT in the outdoors and in your community.

The Wild Way believes that women should feel empowered and safe while enjoying the outdoors. We’re working with Krav Maga Roanoke to hold an educational workshop on how to remain aware, alert, and in-control in the outdoors (and everywhere else!)

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Intro to Strength Training: Saturday, January 20th (click here to enroll)
Jan
20

Intro to Strength Training: Saturday, January 20th (click here to enroll)

Strength and resistance training is a fun and exciting way to develop physical and mental strength, and it’s especially important for women’s health.

The Wild Way is working with Community Unify Roanoke to hold an “Intro to Strength Training” workshop for girls. We’ll talk about why strength training is so important for female health and cover some basic movements that you can do in a gym and at home.

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A Wild “Pottery Party”: Saturday, January 13th (click here to enroll)
Jan
13

A Wild “Pottery Party”: Saturday, January 13th (click here to enroll)

This event is now FULL. You can still sign up to join our waiting list!

Feeling crafty this winter? We’re having a Pottery Party!

The Wild Way is partnering with Common Clay Collective to hold an intro to pottery workshop. Join us to learn about pottery and create your own outdoor-themed clay masterpiece.

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Horseback Riding: Saturday, December 16th (click here to enroll)
Dec
16

Horseback Riding: Saturday, December 16th (click here to enroll)

Note: This event is currently full, but you can still sign up to join our waiting list! We will notify you if more spots become available.

See the outdoors from an entirely new perspective - from in-between the ears of a horse! The Wild Way partners with Spring Valley Farms in Moneta to provide horseback trail riding. Horseback riding is a huge confidence-builder, as girls learn to bond with and direct these powerful and graceful animals. All riders are welcome to join, especially first-timers!

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Twilight High-Ropes & Zip Line: Saturday, October 28th (click here to enroll)
Oct
28

Twilight High-Ropes & Zip Line: Saturday, October 28th (click here to enroll)

Note: Our Twilight Zip-Line event is now full. Sign-up to join our waiting list!

What could possibly make zip-lines and high-ropes courses even more thrilling? Doing it AT NIGHT! Join The Wild Way for a special twilight Treetop Quest event, right in time for Halloween!

Challenges include Tarzan swings, cargo nets, tightropes, and of course, zip-lines, lit up by string lights, decorations, and the stars. Ropes courses are a thrilling, confidence-building experience.

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Mother-Daughter Camping Trip on the Jackson River: Saturday, October 21st to Sunday, October 22nd (click here to enroll)
Oct
21
to Oct 22

Mother-Daughter Camping Trip on the Jackson River: Saturday, October 21st to Sunday, October 22nd (click here to enroll)

NOTE: This event is currently full. Please sign-up to join our waiting list!

The Wild Way wants to help families learn the skills they need to get outside and enjoy the nature around them! This weekend, we are holding a MOTHER-DAUGHTER camping trip on the Jackson River in Alleghany County. We will be working with a Sierra Club backpacking guide who will teach us all of the skills you need to go camping with your family, including how to pitch a tent, build a fire, hang a bear bag, prep and cook backpacking meals, and much more.

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Dragon’s Tooth Hike: Saturday, September 30th (click here to enroll)
Sep
30

Dragon’s Tooth Hike: Saturday, September 30th (click here to enroll)

Dragon’s Tooth is a classic Appalachian Trail hike and is right in Roanoke’s backyard! Join us for a morning of adventure as we hike and scramble our way up to one of the most beautiful views in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This is a 5-mile trail for experienced hikers who are ready to tackle a challenge and do some rock scrambling. The view is worth the work!

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Fairy Stone State Park: Saturday, August 19th (click here to enroll)
Aug
19

Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Fairy Stone State Park: Saturday, August 19th (click here to enroll)

We have one more opportunity to stand-up paddleboard this summer! The Wild Way is teaming-up with Pretty Humble/Humble Hustle to visit Fairystone State Park. Come check out their pretty sand beaches, play some games, and relax on our SUP boards! No paddling experience is necessary, but we do require that participants know how to swim.

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Carvin’s Cove: Wednesday, August 16th (click here to enroll)
Aug
16

Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Carvin’s Cove: Wednesday, August 16th (click here to enroll)

Note: This event is now FULL. You can still sign-up below to join our waiting list.

There is nothing better than hitting the water on a hot summer day! Join us for a day of stand-up paddleboarding on Carvin’s Cove. No paddling experience is necessary, but we do require that participants know how to swim.

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Paddlesports Camp: Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 (click here to enroll)
Jul
31
to Aug 4

Paddlesports Camp: Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 (click here to enroll)

NOTE: The Wild Way’s August Paddlesports camp is now full. You can still sign-up to join our waiting list!

The Wild Way’s popular PADDLESPORTS CAMP is back for 2023! We are partnering with American Canoe Association-certified instructor Beth Wiegandt of Camp Bethel/Your Outdoor Classroom again to offer a week-long, summer paddlesports day camp. Join us to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing), kayaking, and canoeing on the James River this summer.

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West End Center Paddlesports Camp: Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 (click here to enroll)
Jul
24
to Jul 28

West End Center Paddlesports Camp: Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 (click here to enroll)

THIS CAMP IS SPECIFIC TO WEST END CENTER PARTICIPANTS.

The Wild Way’s popular PADDLESPORTS CAMP is back for 2023! We are partnering with American Canoe Association-certified instructor Beth Wiegandt of Camp Bethel/Your Outdoor Classroom again to offer a week-long, summer paddlesports day camp. Join us to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing), kayaking, and canoeing on the James River this summer.

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