Wilderness Outings Parent n’ Kids courses provide families with a unique opportunity to discover the healthy fun of backpacking or rock climbing together. Designed uniquely for parents and their 8- to 14-year-old kids to enjoy the outdoors together and learn valuable hiking, backpacking and climbing skills. Join our experienced Outings staff and other families with similar interests for an exciting time in the outdoors. Curriculum is similar to our regular classes, but paced appropriately to family groups.

Why choose Wilderness Outings? Click here to find out why we are Southern California’s premier Outdoor Education Program.

Please note: Parent or legal guardian is required to be present at all courses. Parents or legal guardians who register as paid participants may participate in all activities. Parents or legal guardians who do not wish to participate may attend as observers (with no participation) at no fee, however must register for the course as a participant, and will be required to complete the Assumption of Risk form.

Courses are conducted at a variety of areas in Southern California including Joshua Tree National Park, the San Jacinto mountains, Stoney Point, and Mission Gorge.

For families with some prior outdoor experience, try these course offerings:
» Beginning Rock Climbing
» Beginning Backpacking
» Trek & Climb

For families venturing into the outdoors for the first time, or with younger children, try:
» Adventure Weekend