Leadership, Challenge, Growth
The Ultimate Outdoor Team-Building Adventure for Scouts of All Ages! WildPlay has locations in Wantagh, NY and Albany, NY.
Book Now for 2024 & 2025!
“Took our scout troop as part of PJ2024. It was an amazing time. Courses increased in difficulty very nicely. Lots of fun on the zip lines. Staff was great, friendly and helpful.”
– Rob N.
WildPlay is the ultimate destination to test your limits, build teamwork, and make unforgettable memories! Whether you're navigating treetop courses, soaring on ziplines, or taking the leap on thrilling freefall jumps, there's no better way to earn badges and bond with fellow Scouts.
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Why Choose WildPlay for Your Scouts Trip?
Team-Building Activities: Strengthen friendships and develop leadership through fun, safe challenges.
Exclusive Group Rates: Special pricing for Scout groups of 15+ participants.
Experienced Experts & Guides: Our team ensures a seamless adventure for all ages and skill levels.
Flexible Booking: We make it easy to plan your perfect day at the park.
Extended Season: We are open almost all year & will open the park outside of our normal hours for groups when we have the capacity!
Ready to give your Scouts a wild adventure? Book your trip today!
Email (groups@wildplay.com) or call (1-800-668-7771) WildPlay with any questions.
Which WildPlay Park will you Visit?
WildPlay Thacher (Albany, NY)
4 levels of Adventure Courses, a designated Kids Course, and a 40ft freefall jump in the heart of Thacher State Park!
WildPlay Jones Beach (Wantagh, NY)
4 levels of Adventure Courses, a designated Kids Course, a 700ft Zipline down the beach, and a 40ft freefall jump right on Jones Beach!
“Was so impressed with how you managed our rambunctious scouts. They had an absolute blast!!”
— Cindy Chow
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Our special rates, flexible booking/check-ins and Experience Experts make it easy to bring large groups of kids and teens of any size to our Parks. Have some questions, or ready to get a quote? We can help with that - just give us a call or fill out the form!
FAQs
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We welcomed groups of 200 or more in a day. The decision ultimately comes down to time. For 200 students, we need a minimum of 6 hours to effectively get them all through the course. If you have less time (due to transportation or other factors), you may need to book two separate days. Alternate transportation is also an option, please reach out to the Park manager for details.
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Checks, Credit Cards, and Purchase Orders under certain circumstances. Please contact the Park Manager for more details.
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Often, the students on the ground will follow their classmates as they navigate the Adventure Courses and cheer them on. We have some extracurricular activities like giant Jenga, kick ball, a soccer ball and football, and a frisbee available for them to play with. Groups are welcome to bring other games to play while at the park.
Jones Beach: Students can walk the boardwalk, or play at the waterpark/basketball courts immediately next to WildPlay.
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Thacher: All buses can park in the WildPlay parking lot for free. Climbers will get off the bus and our manager or team lead will welcome the students and give them all the info needed to take on WildPlay. Then, the students will have their waivers and heights checked and given wristbands to assign them to a harnessing group and course. Next is group harnessing, group demos, and then we climb!
Jones Beach: Buses can park in Fields 4 or 5 (paid parking). From there, take the underpass below Ocean Parkway in the direction of the boardwalk (3-5 minute walk). Check-in at Guest Services and our staff will help you get ready for your adventure!
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WildPlay operates rain or shine. We will monitor the weather, but we advise that groups plan and dress accordingly.
The course will only shut down in the event of a thunder and lightning storm within a 10-mile radius and we would not know that until the day of the event. We have safety procedures for when that happens while guests are up in the Adventure Courses.
In case of a cancellation, which is at the group's discretion, we would need 48 hours notice for staffing reasons.
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Wear closed-toe footwear (sneakers/runners are best!), and clothing that fits snugly. Tie back long hair and remove all jewelry and loose objects. If it is raining, make sure you bring a rain jacket.
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Please check our website for the access requirements and make sure that the group you are bringing will meet them. Our Classic Course has 3 levels which increase in height and difficulty and climb 40-60 feet off the ground. Our Kid Course is 15 - 20 feet off the ground with a shorter lifeline.
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Who does the check need to be made out to? Checks must be made out to THACHER ADVENTURE EXCURSIONS LLC. (WildPlay Thacher) or JONES BEACH ADVENTURE EXCURSIONS (WildPlay Jones Beach).
When is the 50% deposit due? 7 days after the temporary booking is made, unless otherwise approved by the Park Manager.
