Bring Your Class to Wild Compass and Explore Group Dynamics with Ropes, Canoes, or Backpacks
Ropes Course and Climbing
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The ropes course at Synergia is well known for its excellent facilitation and state-of-the-art course construction. Set in a secluded grove of Ponderosa Pines, the High and Low Ropes Course is a great place for your class to learn and have fun at the same time.
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For out of town schools this options offers more time and opportunity to use the course and delve deeper into group dynamics and is also a good option for local schools as well.
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This takes a full day and is best done as an add-on to a multi-day trip.
Canoe Trips
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This is an overnight camping trip. Lake Englebright is connected to the confluence of the North and South forks of the Yuba River and is a great place to paddle and often is an add on to a basecamp trip.
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Lake Spaulding is located off HWY 20 on the way to Tahoe. Beautiful rivers feed into the lake and is an excellent flat water lake for paddling, learning, and exploring.
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This lake is close to downtown Nevada City and has a campground that is great for larger groups and is a great temp for swimming earlier in the season.
Backpacking Trips
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We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid. This is an area we’ve been coming to for years and is ecologically rich.
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This trips leads you to the Yuba River near Nevada City and is a great place to swim and challenge your class just enough for them to have fun and also appreciate the ease and comforts of their usual life.
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Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose, this trip includes gentle terrain, a lake and two rivers.
Custom Trips Available
Summer Camp Info Coming Soon
Your safety is our priority. All Wild Compass Lead Guides are certified Wilderness First Responders, and maintain strict safety protocols. Still have questions? Take a look at our FAQ or reach out anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions ➡️
Frequently Asked Questions ⬇️
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Unlike traditional outdoor programs, WILD operates as a self-sustaining social ecosystem where every Corporate Leadership booking directly subsidizes a transformative experience for a local youth who otherwise couldn’t afford it. We don't just "take kids into the woods"; we utilize the wilderness as an experiential classroom for leadership development, building lifelong resilience through immersive nature-based challenges. By leveraging our deep, local roots in Nevada County landscapes, we provide a sense of place and authentic connection that national organizations simply cannot replicate. At WILD, we are rooted in nature to grow resilient communities, ensuring that when your team leads, our youth thrive.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page with a call or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within two business days.
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We talk through the needs of your organization to help guide our focus on curriculum and type of activities to improve leadership and interpersonal group dynamics. This is where we can chat about canoe or backpacking trip options as well.
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We offer flexible pricing based on the program and number of people. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs. Generally you can expect to pay $120 per person. We strive to make the ropes course and our other programs accessible to all regardless of socioeconomic factors so please reach out to discuss your unique needs.