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Susie Kincade, founder of Wild Earth Wisdom Camps, in a natural setting

Susie Kincade

Founder, Wild Earth Wisdom Camps

A life shaped by nature, leadership, and transition.

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Wild Earth Wisdom Camps are rooted in the lived work of Susie Kincade—a practitioner, facilitator, and guide who has spent decades supporting children, women, and families through meaningful life transitions in nature. This work did not emerge from theory or trend. It grew through years of practice, relationship, and refinement — on the land, in circle, and alongside others.

Susie Kincade guiding a group in a nature-based empowerment session

A Lifelong Commitment to Empowerment

Susie is the founder of Women's Empowerment Workshop (WEW) and Wild Earth Wisdom Camps (WEWC), established in 2010 to offer transformational, nature-based retreats for women around the world. Her work has always focused on helping people meet change with clarity, courage, and a deeper sense of belonging—to themselves, to others, and to the living world.

In 1972, Susie became the first woman ever to compete on an NCAA Division 1 men's athletic team, diving for UCLA. That same year, she was placed 5th at the Olympic Trials—both experiences teaching her that anything is possible. A mother of four daughters, her commitment to empowerment has been both personal and practical. Over time, she recognized that this work needed to include boys as well, expanding her youth programs to serve girls and boys ages 7 to 17.

What began as a personal calling was driven by a stark reality: modern children are suffering from unprecedented levels of digital burnout and nature detachment. Examine the research and data behind the critical issues our youth face in today’s world →

Susie Kincade sharing her lifelong commitment to empowerment and nature-based retreats

Nature as the Foundation of the Work

An International Coaching Federation certified Nature-connected Life Coach and ordained Minister at The StarHouse in Boulder, Colorado, Susie both teaches Ceremonial Arts and leads rites and rituals that mark life's significant passages. Her work draws from earth-based wisdom traditions, ceremony, and embodied learning—woven together with modern facilitation practices..

Rather than using nature as a backdrop, Susie works from the understanding that we are nature. The land, the elements, and natural systems become teachers—offering children and adults alike direct experiences of resilience, rhythm, challenge, and connection.

Susie Kincade facilitating a ceremonial practice rooted in earth-based wisdom

Camps Shaped Through Real Practice

The Wild Earth Wisdom Camps evolved through years of hands-on facilitation. Susie designed, led, observed, adapted, and refined each camp in real conditions—responding to group dynamics, developmental stages, weather, terrain, and the unpredictable realities of working outdoors with children.

Over the years, Susie has consistently mentored others to lead camps with care, presence, and integrity. This experience forms the backbone of the licensing model today—repeatable principles grounded in experience.

Your facilitators will be trained to deliver our proprietary curriculum and field-tested developmental framework. Examine the complete Camper's Journey framework →

Susie Kincade observing and adapting camp activities in real-world outdoor conditions

From Individual Leadership to Shared Stewardship

As the work matured, it became clear that its impact did not need to depend on one person. A strong framework had emerged—one that could be shared responsibly without losing depth. Licensing allows the work to remain locally rooted—led by people who are present, capable, and connected to their own communities.

Her role is not to direct or replicate herself, but to steward the integrity of the work while supporting others to make it their own.

Over 16 years in the field, Susie distilled traditional earth wisdom and modern developmental science into a structured, transformational pedagogy. Walk through the step-by-step Camper's Journey framework →

Susie Kincade stewarding the integrity of the Wild Earth Wisdom Camps work

A Living Practice, Carried Forward

Today, Susie continues to guide retreats, ceremonies, and mentoring work while supporting the next generation of facilitators and camp leaders through the Wild Earth Wisdom Camps licensing pathway.

“My intention is that this work continues to be lived, adapted, and offered with depth—across many landscapes, by many hands, in service of children, families, and the living world.”

— Susie Kincade

Create Your Own Magic

Susie's vision extends far beyond a single location—she designed the Wild Earth Wisdom Camp’s curriculum to empower nature-based coaches, camp directors/owners, outdoor centers, landowners, and educators globally. Learn how to license Susie's proven curriculum for your region →

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