In the summer of 1980 a traditional summer camp facility in LaCygne was the site of an experimental program involving Kansas City Missouri public school students.  Elementary students were engaged in hands-on learning that promoted awareness of the natural environment and encouraged personal growth.  Over the years, Wildwood has expanded the Summer Learning program, as it came to be known, and the Outdoor School program that it inherited from Allendale by Jingo.  Wildwood has added additional programs to enhance students learning experiences and maximize use of the facility, but serving urban youth still remains central to our mission.