Discovery Wilderness School runs hands-on outdoor learning on private property in Comstock Park, north of Grand Rapids, serving ages 2-18 across its programs with summer campers in the ages 5-15 range. The curriculum is discovery-based, using the natural world as the catalyst: campers process wild edibles, do woodworking, build and cook over a fire, handcraft, canoe and build shelters, developing a connection to nature and to one another. Programs are organized by age band, including parent/child Sprouts classes for ages 2-5 and Willows for ages 7-8, which mix exploration, social time and creative play around a weekly nature-study theme. Daily hours are not published; contact the school for the current schedule.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Discovery Wilderness School directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Amanda BlandfordI highly recommend this school as an adjunct to any homeschool group. My boys have been here for a few years now, and I do recommend this program. Everyone is caring, and they've made friends each year in the program.
★★★★★Nicole GrangerI cannot say enough good things about the program. Our busy boy participated for two years. It’s very organized and ran well, even with the location change this year I feel like they pivoted well. We loved Ms. Dana and Mr. Drew! Great for children that love the outdoors.
★★★★★Sara Vander VeldeMy son has grown so much in this program socially and emotionally! His knowledge of nature has expanded immensely as well as his empathy.