Camp Waluhili 2016 Camp Fire Green Country Summer Camp Catalog
A Note from the Director... Exciting plans are in store for summer camp 2016 and we’re thrilled you’re going to join us! If you’re new to Camp Fire Camp Waluhili, welcome! We intentionally focus our campers’ experiences on building friendship and leadership skills, self-confidence, an appreciation for the outdoors, and an awareness of community responsibility, all in an inclusive, family-like environment. Campers participate in high quality activities that challenge them as they grow older and progress through our programs. Camp staff receive training on child development, risk management, facilitating quality programming, and including ALL kids at camp, no matter their ability or experience level. Session prices include three meals and two snacks a day as well as the equipment needed for all of your camper’s fun activities. Our small size (about 80 campers a week) allows campers to create meaningful, life-long friendships both with those in their cabin and others around camp. We truly are a family and we’d love for you to join us! If you’re a returning camper, welcome back! You’ll see many familiar programs listed throughout this catalog. We’ve kept many popular sessions from last year and brought back some from the past. We’re hoping for a drier summer full of sunny days, providing more time for rappelling and climbing. Dates HAVE changed so make sure to compare with your family calendar. This summer, we’re excited to pilot a new method of measuring the growth of our campers throughout their week. Our goal is to determine our camper’s awareness, value, and responsibility for themselves, their curiosity, their safety, others, and nature. This allows us to facilitate their group’s regular camp activities in specific areas helping them grow as individuals and as members of a wider community. As always, if you have questions about anything you see in this Camp Catalog, contact the Camp Fire Office at 918-592-2267. If not, I look forward to seeing you at camp!
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Specialty Sessions at a Glance See pages 6-10 for session descriptions
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Camper age by July 1, 2015:
June 12-17
June 26-July 1
July 3-8
8-10 years old
Mini-Camp
Mini-Camp
Mini-Camp
All Around Camp
All Around Camp
All Around Camp
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures
Explorers
Mythbusters
Sharp Shooters
Water Otters
Rock Stars
Polliwogs
Spotlighters
Paddlers
Cliffhangers
Counselor-in-Training Level 2 (CIT 2)
CIT 2 (continued)
11 years & older 13 years & older 16-17 years old
Only gluten-free food available and served during Week 1
Counselor-in-Training Level 1 (CIT 1)
CIT 1 (continued) Join us to celebrate a camp-style Independence Day, complete with watching fireworks!
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Welcome to Make New Friends
By the Numbers 30 Staff members Avg. 80 campers per week 2 Counselors per cabin with 8-12 campers 10% of campers travel from out-of-state
Campers participate with their Special Session every morning and with their cabin every afternoon and most evenings. Meals, pool time, and evening “All Camp” activities allow all campers and staff to interact together, providing them the opportunity to create meaningful relationships with those of different ages, genders, backgrounds, and interests.
At Camp Fire camp, All youth are welcome! There’s no additional charge for campers not currently members of Camp Fire. Thanks to the generosity of many groups and individuals, campers can request financial assistance to attend camp. Visit www.tulsacampfire.org/camp to download a Scholarship Application OR share the experience of camp with a child in need by designating a financial gift to the Camp Scholarship Fund at www.tulsacampfire.org/donatenow. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp!
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Camp Waluhili serves only gluten-free food during Week 1 (June 12-17), making it the only gluten-free camp in Oklahoma for the sixth year in a row! Food Service staff reference the Safe and Unsafe Food Lists from Celiac.com, ensuring all ingredients are safe for ALL campers.
Camp Waluhili! Camp Schedule 7:50
Morning Flag Ceremony
8:00
Breakfast
9:00
Activities with Special Session Group
12:00
Lunch & Camp Kapers
1:30
Rest Hour
2:30
Free Swim
3:30
Trading Post
4:00
Activities with Cabin
5:50
Evening Flag Ceremony
6:00
Dinner
7:00
“All Camp” Activity or
Camp Life Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili’s 219 acres includes almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, creeks, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom. Nearby shower houses serve multiple cabins. Campers in each cabin are the same gender and are usually within a two year age range of their cabinmates. All campers cook out at least one meal per week. Older campers tent camp on the same night they cookout and younger campers are encouraged to do the same either in pitched tents, the tipi, the treehouse, or in the meadow under the stars.
Activities with Cabin 8:30
Snack & Serenade
9:00
Showers & Bedtime
Council Fire We invite all parents, siblings, and friends to attend Friday evening’s Council Fire, our weekly camper award ceremony. Counselors share stories and award BDAs (Big Deal Awards) to the campers in their cabins and groups, recognizing their achievements from the week. Campers also receive recognition for the number of years they’ve attended camp and for Camp Fire Activity Beads they’ve completed. Check out occurs immediately after the Council Fire Ceremony. 5
Weekly Sessions All sessions begin Sunday afternoon and end Friday evening, with the exception of Mini-Camp. Choose a Session based on your child’s age as of July 1, 2016. Campers participate in activities with this group every morning and with their age-level assigned cabin each afternoon and most evenings. Mini-Camp, All Around Camp, and Outdoor Adventures are offered all three weeks of Resident Camp. These sessions are perfect for first-time campers, those new to Camp Waluhili, or those who enjoy a traditional camp experience. Campers participate in a variety of general camp activities, learning everything Camp Waluhili has to offer.
General Camp Activities Archery • Basketball • Canoeing • Ceremonies • Cookouts • Crafts • Fire Building • Fishing • Four Square Geocaching • Hiking • Kayaking • Lacrosse • Leadership • Letterboxing • Outdoor Skills • Paddleboarding Parachute Games • Pool Games • Rappelling • Riflery • Shooting Sports • Singing • Skits • Slackline • Slingshots Sports & Games • Soccer • STE(A)M Activities • Swimming • Team Building Games • Tent Camping • Traditions • Volleyball Dependent on camper age, group choice, and weather.
Mini-Camp (Sun-Weds)
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All Around Camp
Outdoor Adventures
Maximum 33 per week* 8-10 Years Old by July 1 $220 • Weeks 1, 2, 3
Maximum 33 per week* 8-10 Years Old by July 1 $365 • Weeks 1, 2, 3
Maximum 12 per week 11Years Old by July 1 $365 • Weeks 1, 2, 3
Not quite ready for a full week at camp? Mini-Camp is perfect for you! Enjoy an exciting half-week at camp as you arrive on Sunday and depart Wednesday evening. This shorter week is perfect for younger youth or first-time campers. Mini-Campers participate in activities with those in “All Around Camp”. Mini-Campers are always welcome to stay the rest of the week. Parents can pay the remainder of the balance by phone.
Never been to camp? No problem! Love traditional camp activities? Great! Enjoy an exciting week filled with classic camp activities as you get to know camp life, meet new friends, and become familiar with Camp Waluhili. Activities include kayaking, fishing, sports and games, slingshots, archery, fire building, crafts, shooting sports, and water games.
Take classic camp activities to the next level as you add rappelling, canoeing, riflery, and standup paddleboarding to many of the activities All Around Campers enjoy. This session helps campers identify their camp SPARKS so they can focus on a specific skill set in the future.
*Combined with All Around Campers
*Combined with Mini-Campers
Week 1 Specialty Sessions June 12 - 17
Explorers Maximum 12 11-17 Years Old by July 1 • $365 Interested in week-long camping trips away from Waluhili as you get older? Gain the needed skills now with the comfort of your air-conditioned cabin each night. You’ll get comfortable pitching a small tent, building fires, using a pocket knife, tying common camping knots, and cooking over a camp stove. You and your new friends will have a great time exploring the backcountry secrets of Camp Waluhili!
Water Otters Maximum 12 11-17 Years Old by July 1 • $365 Jump in, the water’s fine! Spend your week on the water brushing up on boating skills, then take the next step by “swamping” your boats and learning rescue skills. Challenge friends in boating and pool games, then fish and relax on the water’s edge to catch “the big one”. At the end of the week, load up in the boats for a half-day trip down Fort Gibson Lake. Campers must be proficient swimmers and comfortable in and around the water.
Spotlighters Maximum 12
13-17 Years Old by July 1 • $375
"The best part of camp is making new friends and reconnecting with past camp friends. We have so much fun and I love going. See you this summer!"
"Camp is like a second family to me. It’s where you can be who you want to be and make new friends and memories every year."
Lights, camera, action! Step up your simple skits into a fully planned production. Create the scenery, costumes, and props then write a group script. You’ll soon be on your way to performing in front of the whole camp at Friday evening’s Council Fire. Take a break from planning during the week to visit a theater in town.
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Week 2 Specialty Sessions June 26 - July 1
Mythbusters Maximum 12 11-17 Years Old by July 1 • $365 Baking soda and vinegar are just the beginning! Spend the week (SAFELY!) bustin’ myths while learning the science behind chemical reactions and a variety of engineering feats. Explosions may WILL occur (in a safe, controlled environment) and “failure” experienced - but within each of these will be lots of learning!
Rock Stars Maximum 12 11-17 Years Old by July 1 • $365 On belay! Live on the edge, tying toprope anchors for rappelling and perfecting traversing techniques. Become familiar with all the nooks and crannies of Camp Waluhili’s cliff as you climb up, rappel down, and traverse across the cliff face. At the end of the week, challenge yourself in a small cave to practice your rockin’ skills!
Paddlers Maximum 12
13-17 Years Old by July 1 • $375 If you like to kayak and tent camp, this session is for you! Brave the lake waters to learn challenging strokes and rescues then apply them during an overnight voyage. Spend one night tent camping to practice your outdoor and cooking skills. Return to camp with fantastic stories of camping, boating, and friendship! Campers must be proficient swimmers and comfortable in and around the water.
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"As a mom who has never really been away from her kids for more than a day, I was unsure how my son would react being away for a week. When he came home, he assured me he had so much fun and was so busy he didn’t have time to be homesick. We’re definitely ready for this summer!"
Week 3 Specialty Sessions July 3 - 8
Celebrate Independence Day, Waluhili style! Create new traditions and experience an evening of picnic games and activities. End the evening watching fireworks over the lake with the rest of camp. It’s sure to be a holiday to remember!
Polliwogs "Camp is a place where every person, no matter their age, has a chance to fit in and be special in their own way." "Camp is a great, positive learning adventure in the outdoors! My children learn new skills they continue to improve over the years."
Maximum 12 11-17 Years Old by July 1 • $365 Has anyone every called you a “water bug”? Make a splash in the camp pool and Fort Gibson Lake, diving into as many water sports as possible! Challenge friends in boating, pool, and other water games and even learn to fly-fish from the experts at Trout Unlimited. You’ll have plenty of quality time on kayaks, stand up paddleboards, and canoes. Campers must be proficient swimmers and comfortable in and around the water.
Sharp Shooters Maximum 12 11-17 Years Old by July 1 • $365
"The confidence, independence, and responsibility our kids bring home from Camp Waluhili each year are the greatest benefits we have gained."
Aim for the bull’s eye! Take your shooting skills to a whole new level as you learn the science behind shooting sports such as riflery, archery, slingshots, and more. Each has its own variables affecting the perfect shot - and you’ll soon understand all of them!
Cliffhangers Maximum 12
13-17 Years Old by July 1 • $375 Love climbing and rappelling at Waluhili? Take it to the next level! With your counselors, learn how to tie your own anchors, belay each other, and the safety behind climbing, bouldering, traversing, and rappelling. Hone your climbing skills on a man-made wall before visiting a real cliff near Tulsa. Campers must have previous climbing/rappelling experience. 9
Counselor In Training Program The two-year, Counselor in Training (CIT) leadership program prepares older youth to apply for camp staff positions in the future. CITs join a long tradition of dedicated high school youth who love Camp Waluhili. They create unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships as they learn leadership and youth development skills.
CIT 1 CIT 1, Part 1 of 2: June 26 - July 1 CIT 1, Part 2 of 2: July 3-8 Maximum 12 16 Years Old by July 1 • $675 Love working with kids? Want to become a Camp Counselor? Strengthen your leadership skills and learn about camp operations, health and safety, and implementing quality programs. Each CIT receives a handbook filled with activities and information to help them become mentors to younger youth. CIT 1 campers visit other camps to learn leadership methods. CIT 1 participants must attend two separate, consecutive weeks, returning home over the weekend break.
CIT 2 CIT 2,Part 1 of 2: June 12-17 CIT 2, Part 2 of 2: June 26 - July 1 Maximum 12 17 Years Old by July 1 & Successful Completion of CIT 1• $625 Apply knowledge learned in CIT 1 while completing apprenticeships around camp. CIT 2 campers assist program areas and live with a cabin of younger campers to experience first-hand how camp staff makes a difference in the lives of children. This experience serves as a great résumé builder for future leadership opportunities, including applying to be camp staff. CIT 2 participants must attend two separate weeks, returning home between the two sessions.
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What’s Next? How to Register Complete the online registration at www.tulsacampfire.org/camp or mail/fax a completed Registration Form to the Camp Fire Office. Registrations must include a $35 non-refundable deposit for each session and child registered.
Payment Types Make checks payable to Camp Fire and mail to 706 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Include card information on Registration Form or call the Camp Fire Office at 918-592-2267. Campers Attending with Friends If your child would like to be placed in the same group or cabin as a friend, simply write the friend’s name in the “Camp Pal” line on the registration. Their friend should do the same. We do our best to honor these requests, however, we place campers in cabins by gender and age, so not all requests can be accommodated. Confirmation A confirmation e-mail/invoice will be sent to you once your registration has been processed. You may choose to have the confirmation and Parent Information Packet mailed or e-mailed to you. Accepting the Parent Information Packet via e-mail speeds up the process and helps us save paper.
Discounts & Scholarships Camp Scholarship Fund
A limited number of scholarships are available for boys and girls who want to attend camp, but whose families have a financial need. Due to the high request rate, full scholarships are not awarded. To apply, complete and send the Scholarship Application with Camp Registration and deposit ($35 per child per session). Call 918-592-2267 to request a Scholarship Application or download it at www.tulsacampfire.org/camp. After scholarships are awarded (beginning in late spring), the remaining balance must be paid 10 business days before the camp session begins. If the scholarship amount isn’t sufficient, and your child cannot attend camp, the deposit is fully-refundable if you notify us 10 days prior to your child’s session. Early Bird Discount Each registration (with correct deposit amount) submitted or postmarked by April 15 earns a $10 discount for each session. Discounts cannot be used as part of the deposit. Camp Sibling Discount The first child in a family attending camp pays the full camp fee. Each additional sibling discounts their fee $25. Discounts cannot be used as part of the deposit.
Financial Policies The $35 deposit is non-refundable, however, it may be transferred to a sibling attending camp in 2016. Any paid camp fee is also
transferable to other sessions or siblings. Notification of cancellation is required 10 business days prior to the start of your child’s session to be eligible for a refund. Call Camp Fire at 918-592-2267 or mail your notice to 706 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119. In the event a medical condition causes a cancellation, a 50% refund or transfer to another session will be made with written notification from the family, along with a written explanation by a licensed physician. To request a transfer to another session, call the Camp Fire Office as soon as possible to make the change - there will be no additional charge. If you child leaves camp early or arrives late due to an accident, illness, homesickness, other activities to attend, behavior problems, or by camper or parent request, there will be no refunds or pro-rated fees. Transportation for these circumstances is the responsibility of the parent. If we are unable to place your child in a session of your choice, payment will be fully refunded. Camp Fire reserves the right to cancel or change any program, giving as much notice as possible. You will receive a full refund if we cannot place your child in another program. $25 will be charged for returned checks. Camp Fire, Camp Waluhili, and Camp Fire staff (including Camp Waluhili staff) cannot be financially responsible for lost or stolen items. Do not send electronics, phones, or other valuable items to camp. Deposit money in your child’s Trading Post account for safekeeping.
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See you this summer! Registration Begins March 10 www.tulsacampfire.org/CAMP Camp Fire Green Country • 706 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 • 918-592-2267
Camp Fire Green Country Camp Waluhili
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