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Wolf Camp was voted 1 of 2 Best Camps in the Northwest Family News Reader's Poll of 2001, the only year they ran a poll, and we were also chosen as one of the five "best camps ever" by YM Magazine in its March 2003 issue. |
Please Note this Change for 2008: Camps run through Saturday Noon!
Week Prior: August 3-9: The Alpine Quest, and the Ultimate Herbalist Click Here to Go Back to the Index of Overnight Youth Camps, or print out an Application Form which has the whole schedule listed, and register for as many weeks as you like! Click Here if you would like to listed to an Audo Recorded Camp Greeting from Wolf Camp founder and coordinator Chris Chisholm for which you may need the free RealOne Player if it's not already installed in your system, and there is also a Audio Recorded Camp Greeting from our top earth skills specialist Nikki for you to listen to if you like. Scroll Down or Click Here for Camp Costs & Refund Policy: Logistics, Health & Safety: We don’t rely on novice camp counselors to lead programs, because of course, the skills we teach require great experience. Our highly seasoned, dynamic instructors are the best, and we place the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health of our students as our top priority. We have always maintained an intimate 6-1 or smaller camper-instructor ratio, and we facilitate excellent organic and wild edible meals utilizing our min-farm and local co-ops. All camps weeks are co-ed. To read an essay written by Wolf Journey author and resident director Chris Chisholm on choosing an appropriate camp and the emotional challenges facing young campers, click on Camper Preparedness & Emotions. Parents are encouraged to call directly into Wolf Camp at 360-799-1997 as well as follow our Summertime Blog with Daily Pictures & Journal Entries, while campers can freely call home as much as they need during the time they are with us. Please note this schedule change for 2008: The camp week runs (from Sunday dinner) through Saturday lunch! Saturday is family day and you may arrive between 9:00-10:00 to share breakfast, then enjoy camper presentations from 10:00-12:00, and remain for lunch from 12:00-1:00. Optional Saturday Night Stayovers are also available. Tuition: The cost per week is $650 if initial application is received between January 1st - May 31st and all additional requested registration materials are returned by June 15th, or $725 if initial registration is received after June 1st and space remains available. See our Merit Scholarships, Financial Aid & Giving page to learn how campers can raise money for paying their own way to camp, and how to get financial aid if needed. You retain your original rate if adding extra camp weeks at a later date (if space remains available) so be sure to send in that initial registration for at least one camp week asap! $275 per week per participant deposit is required to hold your spot, and campers may apply for as many weeks in a row as they like. The cost for Saturday-Sunday Stayovers (available to the whole family Sat noon - Sun dinner) is $75 for the first family member, $50 for the second, and $25 per additional family member. Scroll down or click on Summer Weekend Stayovers for more info. Campers staying over for multiple weeks will participate in the entirety of the weekend activities whether or not their parents can join them for all, part, or none of the weekend. There is also a $75 per family airport pickup/dropoff fee option (includes pickup and dropoff - or just $50 for one pickup or one dropoff). Cumulative discounts of $50 are given per additional family member, and $50 cumulative discounts for additional camp weeks, and $25 off for referring any new family who registers someone for camp, with the minimum price per week bottoming out at $500. Our refund policy is written just above where you sign your registration form. It reads that if we cannot accept your registration due to closed enrollment or other reason during the application process, you will receive a full refund on deposits. Otherwise, deposits are not refundable. If you need to cancel after making further payment, you may receive a credit for a future program, minus a 25% administration fee of your total payments, in case of emergency. Of course, you will receive a full refund if the program you sign up for is canceled and not rescheduled at a time you can attend. Participants may be asked to leave at any time for inappropriate behavior or unresolvable match to camp, and no refund (nor credit necessarily) will be given for the portion of the program which is missed. Camp Schedule & Transportation: Those arriving for their first camp week may drive straight into camp between 3:30-4:00. Click Here for our Camp Locator Map & Driving Directions. Family members are invited to stay for dinner and then camp begins at 6:00. We also provide pick-up and drop-off at SeaTac Int'l Airport in Seattle, as well as the bus and train stations in Seattle, Everett, and Monroe. The cost for your first airport trip is $50 (pick-up at baggage claim unless unaccompanied minor, then at gate), and $50 for the second (drop-off at security unless unaccopanied minor, then at gate) which also includes the cost of staying over an extra night to catch your flight the next day. Each trip to the bus or train station in Seattle or Everett costs $25. Van safety is the top priority; they are well maintained and driven by our own instructors, who are given official training. If flying or taking a train, boat, or bus, book your arrival on Friday not too early before 11:00 a.m. if possible, or on Sunday not to early before Noon if possible. Book your departure on Sunday not too late after 12:00 p.m. if possible. The further away from the recommended times you arrive or depart, the greater the fees we charge may be. Mon-Fri: Morning wake-up, stretches, washing, and breakfast vary slightly depending on previous evening activities. 9:00-12:00 is the morning session. 12:00-1:00 is lunch, and 1:00-2:00 is usually swimming time. 2:00-5:00 is the afternoon session. 5:00-6:00 is dinner, and 6:00-7:00 is usually "secret spot" or personal time. Evening sessions begin at 7:00, and bedtime varies according to the activity and the time of sunset. Saturday: Excursion-based camp groups return, and all begin a process of integrating their experiences into their lives. New campers may be arriving (not too early before 3:00 p.m. if flying in) in advance of the weekend workshop and next week's camp. Saturday is family day and you may arrive between 9:00-10:00 to share breakfast, then enjoy camper presentations from 10:00-12:00, and remain for lunch from 12:00-1:00. It is critical for local family members to attend. Campers may register for as many weeks in a row as they like, and the entire family may stay over with us on weekends as well. Campers staying over for multiple weeks will participate in the entirety of the weekend activities whether or not their parents can join them for all, part, or none of the weekend. Saturday-Sunday Stayovers (available to the whole family Sat noon - Sun dinner) cost $75 for the first family member, $50 for the second, and $25 per additional family member. Campers ages 9 and above who attended camp the week prior (or in the past) may stay by themselves. No charge for children 5 and under. The weekend itinerary normally includes a pot-luck lunch on Saturday from Noon-1, clean-up and naps from 1-2, swimming and fishing from 2-4, pizza and pop from 4-5, clean-up and campfire prep from 5-6, nature movie from 6-8, and campfire music and stories from 8-10. Sunday starts with a nature walk and fishing from 8-9, breakfast runs 9-10, the weekend theme workshop runs from 10-12, lunch is from 1-2, camp clean-up is from 2-3, scavenger hunt prep is from 3-4, camp tours for newly arriving campers are from 4-5, and dinner is from 5-6.The weekend schedule includes June 28-29, 2008: Leadership Theme (Unique Schedule due to Helen Thayer presentation and Work-A-Thon) Click for a link to the Summer Weekend Stayovers for course descriptions and what to pack for the stayovers. What To Bring & What You Get: After registering, we will send you a detailed program description, with directions on how to prepare. For resident youth camps and the adult apprenticeship, we will also send a questionnaire for new campers to complete by the June 1 deadline. It will include health history questions and other information that are designed to ensure that the program for which you apply is the best choice for you. We will also send you a detailed letter on driving directions and how to prepare for camp. The most important thing for you to do is to sleep well the night prior to camp and eat a healthy breakfast and lunch the day camp starts. Also, please bring the results from your most recent physical exam to place into your file upon check-in on the first day of camp. A very recent physical is not required as long as you were forthcoming when you filled out the health history form (which was part of your registration form), but a physical is highly recommended if you have not had one in the past year. Please tell your doctor your plans for coming to camp, and the activities involved. Remember, although we have use of the Wolf Camp house, this is really a primitive camp, so set your expectations appropriately. As for what to bring, if you cannot attain all of the required items, or if you have a favorite item you want, even though we haven't mentioned it, or advised against it, or provide it for you, simply advise us before camp starts. We always have extra to share. Otherwise, the items on this page and on the reverse are things you'll need to bring to camp to help ensure that everyone is comfortable. We provide an emergency whistle, mini first aid kit, keychain flashlight, camp tee-shirt and bandana, plus some journal materials and craft products to be taken home after camp. During some weeks, we also train you to use a real survival knife, but only campers who attend a second overnight camp week and who reach our Level III knife safety can bring the knife home. Alternatively, parents may also pay for a $15 knife at the end of their child’s first week if they wish. We also have binoculars, field guides, instruments, extra sanitary supplies, water bottles, rain ponchos, compasses, blankets, and of course sunscreen available when necessary for use. Many products are also available in our camp store, with all revenues donated to the WOLF Foundation - Max Davis Scholarships. Please bring the following food items if possible, the leftovers of which you can bring home or donate to camp. The purpose of this food list is to teach campers how to shop for camping, and then give them a sense of responsibility by contributing to, and helping to make, their own meals. Store all of your foods using sturdy zip-locks, and be sure to label them well. Visit the bulk dispenser section of your store for these, using your zip-lock bags, instead of bringing highly packaged or processed foods, canned goods, etc. Our garbage service cannot handle so much waste. We will provide you with a secure container in which to store your food items in our pantry. You can bring home the entire container with you afterwards if you like. Leave no food or aromatic items in your tent! Remember, improperly packaged or disposed-of wrappers alone can cause problems with wild animals. ___ One cup of rice per week, or per family per weekend, if you like rice. We will be teaching you to forage for fresh greens, fruits, seeds, eggs, fish, and other food items during your stay. Don’t worry, it’s all safe, environmentally sensitive, and of course, will be carried out according to legal regulations. If you can’t find certain items in your grocery store, don’t worry about it, and if you want to bring something other than this list, please call in advance to see if it’s needed. We don’t have extra refrigeration or freezer space, so don’t bring any perishables. Do not bring your own snacks unless you have special dietary health needs. All accidentally brought snacks will be donated to camp for future use. You can bring a wooden, stainless steel, or durable plastic spoon, fork, bowl, cup, and plate if desired, with your name well labeled (no aluminum), but we do provide dishes for you at camp, along with your own mesh bag for storing them. ___ Waistband pack or day backpack that holds a large water bottle (keep it full). Include two oversized plastic garbage bags to cover your gear in rain, and if desired, a disposable camera inside a zip-lock bag. The waistband pack might be a good place to initially pack your sanitary supplies such as toothbrush, floss, feminine products, and a small hair brush or comb. We'll provide biodegradable soap, shampoo, tooth paste, conditioner, and lotion. Leave cosmetics, etc., at home unless you need a special product for health/allergy reasons. Also, remember any protective cases for eyeglasses, contact lenses and solutions, plus for your medicines that you need to take and keep track of yourself. ___ Clothes: Two pair of long pants which are easy to move and run in, two long-sleeve shirts, and two undershirts (t-shirts and tank-tops should be tasteful, and noisy fabric should be avoided. ) 3-6 pair of underwear and socks. ( Two of the sock pairs need to be wool or synthetic material). Swimwear and a large, raggedy beach towel. One pair of shorts is plenty in addition to your swim suit. Also bring polypropylene or wool or nylon/spandex long underwear bottoms and top. Clothes: Fleece or wool pullover (pants are a plus, too) because wool and synthetic materials are the best rain gear - cotton is very comfortable but it is worthless when wet, and you'll find out that gortex and other plastics are waterproof, but they are loud, they don't breath well enough, and they pool water. Remember that it gets cold by the water, at higher elevations, and at night, even in the middle of the summer. Note that earth tone (greens, browns, etc.) clothes are best for camp skill games and they will increase chances of seeing wildlife. Clothes: Synthetic or wool hat and thin gloves for warmth, and a hat for the sun, and hair ties if applicable. Please note that for all clothing of every kind, you should expect them to get very dirty. Campers staying over between camp weeks can do laundry on Saturday evenings. The natural color or patterned clothing is most important for the following camp weeks: Scouts, Canyons & Dunes, Tracking, Primitive Fishing, Hunter-Gatherers, Endangered Species, and the Ultimates. The clothing for cold conditions are especially important for the Alpine Hike, Scouts, Canyons & Dunes, Tracking, GeoVORG, Sailing, Survivors Side, Kayaking, Primitive Fishing, Endangered Species, and the Ultimates. Sunglasses and a sun hat are required for those who burn easily, and for all who are attending the Alpine Hike, Canyons & Dunes, Rock Climbing, GeoVORG, Search & Rescue, Sailing, and Kayaking. Backpacks & Luggage: If you are attending the Youth Mentoring CIT, Canyons & Dunes, Alpine Hike, Rock Climbing, GeoVORG, Advanced Tracking, Sailing, Kayaking, or Endangered Species, you need to be able to easily carry and pack all gear in a large backpack, with your sleeping bag and pad secured tightly to it. Those attending other camps can pack normally, such as in a big duffle bag, but still be able to carry everything in one load 200 yards from our parking area to your sleeping quarters. ___ Tent with a rain fly and zip-up screen if you have one, a sleeping bag, and a sleeping pad underneath for comfort and warmth. Brothers and sisters may camp together, but otherwise, we will separate boys and girls under the supervision of an appropriate instructor. They will also be grouped by age. Also, if you want, bring your preferred, non-toxic (that means not Deet unless that’s the only thing that you think works for you) bug lotion, not the spray kind. Look for Citronella lotion and other natural products, if possible. We do provide this in our camp store as well. ___ Two comfortable pair of outdoor shoes or boots, and a pair of thin sole shoes or aqua socks for swimming and stalking. Please make sure you have broken them in well in advance to avoid common blisters. Waterproof hiking boots are required for the following camp weeks: Alpine Hike, Pioneering, Canyons & Dunes, Rock Climbing, Tracking, GeoVORG, Wild Foods & Fire, Survivor’s Side, Primitive Fishing, Hunter-Gatherers, Endangered Species, and the Ultimates. Lost & Found Policy: If you leave it at camp, it will be picked up by charity. We do not have staff to package and send home forgotten items. To help avoid loosing things, please put your name on every item you bring, and bring only what you need. For clothes, print your name on the tag. Go ahead and bring any small artwork tools if desired for drawing, carving, etc, and small musical instruments, like wooden flutes, rawhide drums, rattles, if desired. Leave all electronic devises and other distractions at home.
These agreements will be discussed the first day of camp to clarify them for participants, and campers will also add agreements they wish the group to honor during the week. Instructors will also have a few more details to add that will help make camp fun and safe. Remember that deposits are not refundable unless your registration is not accepted. If you cancel after making any payment, you may receive a credit for a future program, minus a 25% administration fee of total payments made, in case of emergency. You will receive a full refund if your program is canceled and not rescheduled at a time that you can attend. Again, no refund (and not necessarily any credit) is given if a camper is inappropriate at camp. Come Meet UsJune 28, 2008, Saturday 2:00 p.m., Three Amongst the Wolves presentation by world-renown adventurist Helen Thayer, also author of Polar Dream and Walking the Gobi. We consider this the pinnacle event of our year, and believe us when we tell you that you will be absolutely grateful, profoundly moved, and totally delighted if you attend! Sustinance and refreshments provided, with donations accepted for Helen's world-wide youth education program, the Adventure Classroom. RSVP email required, or call 360-799-1997. June 29, 2008, Sunday 10:00-5:00, Wolf Camp Open House, Visiting Day, Work-A-Thon, and Bar-B-Que. Come visit camp, joining us for the bar-b-que lunch by donation, or collect pledges to raise funds for your camp expeirence at the Work-A-Thon if you like. RSVP email required, and to request pledge forms. September 21, 2008, Sunday 8:00-8:00, International Day of Peace bonfire, medicine lodge, autumnal feast and fast for cooperative intensive participants and alumni. October 25, 2008, Saturday 5-8 pm, Twelve Year Anniversary Harvest Party for alumni, family and supporters. This is our way to say "thank you", with dinner provided plus inspirational music and stories with violin virtuoso and salishin bard Swil Kanim, tentative. You may arrive as early as 5:00 pm on Friday and stay as long as 5:00 pm on Sunday to help harvest and prepare for the winter. Our annual summer raffle runs throughout the summer, with winners drawn during the Harvest Party. 2008 Online Scholarship Fundraising AuctionJune 15-22, 2008, Sunday-Sunday 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Online Auction for Max Davis Scholarships. This is the annual fundraiser upon which we depend for most of the year's scholarship funds, so please consider donating an item (by sending us an email with a description of the item, then we will arrange to pick it up) or by bidding on an item during the auction. Thanks! Back to the Index of Overnight Youth Camps. |
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Employment: We only need instructors with experience running camps and teaching in the field of Earth Skills, including Permaculture, Tracking, Primitive Artisanry, Advanced Herbalism, or Wilderness EMT training with real outdoor survival practice. If you would like experience as a teacher and learn skills of the Naturalist, Tracker, Herbalist, Scout, Hunter, Artisan, or Permaculture Pioneer, apply to become an instructor through our Earth Skills Teaching Apprenticeship. SITE MAP This site is updated often, so be sure to tell us if you find a missing link, erroneous information or other problem. Thanks! |
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