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HorsemanshipThe horsemanship program objectives are to experience adventure, develop horse handling skills while building lasting friendships and becoming a self confident horseman.Safety - Your child's safety is our #1 concern
Safety rules in all aspects of horse handling and riding are stressed in the beginning as well as in all levels of the program. All horse contact is under the careful supervision of our experienced staff. Boots or hardsoled shoes with heels and helmets are required for riding. Handling
Introduction to leading, saddling, bridling and the basics of riding for those new to horses and our program, and a refresher for returning campers. Progression in handling through the four levels offered in the horsemanship program. Grooming and care of the horse assigned to each camper is also covered.Horseback Riding
Safety instruction, knot tying, practical trail riding experience and care of the animal on a ride. Campers will progress at their own speed at the Top Hand and Bronc levels. The skills taught are required to participate in the accelerated Wrangler and Adventurer programs.Packing and Pack Animals
Introduction to using a pack animal including care and handling on an overnight or pack trip. Wranglers and Adventurers will participate in the actual packing and leading of the pack horse or mule on their back-country outing.
Visit the Training Program section in the Trading PostOutdoor LivingLiving in Harmony with Nature
Appreciation of the national forest, wildlife and their habitat, trees, wildflowers, mountain meadows, lakes and streams. Balance between nature and mankind is stressed. Camp Wahoo uses only low impact products in the everyday care of the camp, including recycling and composting to maintain our pristine environment, allowing us to live among the native wildlife such as mule deer, elk, chipmunks, marmots, mountain goats, grouse and various other varieties of birds. We teach "thrival" to our campers at Camp Wahoo, preparing them to thrive rather than survive as they are learning their outdoor living skills.Outdoor Living and Cooking
While experiencing the simplicity of our beautiful national forest setting, campers will become aware of the surrounding environment and their place and responsibility in relation to its care.Campers learn skills through a variety of activities:- Practice the Forest Service's "low impact" camping skills- Read maps and use compasses- Build a shelter- Set up camp- Observe safety- Build a campfire- Dress for the outdoors- Assemble survival kits. Wranglers and Adventurers will prepare their own survival kits.- Prepare and Cook dinner on an overnight ride. Dutch oven cooking is introduced at camp and used in meal preparation on the trail. Wranglers and Adventurers plan, pack and prepare all their own meals on the trail.- Equipment care (Both programs teach the care and upkeep of the equipment used daily and on overnight trips).
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Sample Week of Basic CampThe daily schedule reflects the opportunity for campers to learn while participating in all aspects of the program and in the daily functioning of the camp.
| Day 1
- Check in and Settle into Tent Cabins
- Camp Tour, Meet the Crew
- Learn Essential Knots, How to Lead your Horse,
- How to Saddle & Groom
- Introductions and Get Acquainted - Games
- Camp Care, Safety Rules, Expectations
| Day 2
- Daily Camp Care by Tent Groups
- More Horse Safety Rules
- Horse Assignments
- Lead & Groom
- Fit tack to Horse & Rider
- Trail Riding Instruction
- Afternoon Trail Ride
- Evening Activities
| Day 3
- Daily Camp Care by Tent Groups
- Instruction to Prepare for All Day Ride
- All Day Trail Ride
- Lunch on the Trail
- Evening Activities
| Day 4
- Daily Camp Care by Tent Groups
- Outdoor Living Skills
- Map & Compass
- What to Bring on the Overnight
- Trail & Overnight Safety Rules
- Bathe & Groom Horses
- Condition Saddle & Bridle
- Clean tents, Pack for Overnight
- Evening activities
- MULE MAIL(mail delivery)
| Day 5
- Daily Camp Care by Tent Groups
- Finish Packing for Overnight
- Saddle Horses for Trail Ride
- Ride to Overnight Out Camp
- Set up Camp
- Outdoor Cooking
- Campfire & Skits
| Day 6
- Break Camp
- Ride Back to Main Camp
- Pack for Home
- Exchange Contact info with Friends
- Award Program with Campers & Parents
- Horse & Camper Parade
- Bye for this Year, See you next Year
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Camp Wahoo handles first aid needs in a unique way offering an alternative to over the counter first aid medications. Therapeutic Essential Oils are safe, natural, pure and non-allergenic. Oils are administered through inhalation or applied externally when applicable. A wonderful complementary way to enhance your child's well being while in our care. Oils used are Young Living therapeutic-quality essential oils; the best there are to offer. We will have these oils displayed at check in for you to sniff. We love to share them. LAVENDER - Bug bites, cuts, scrapes, burns, sun burns,calm nervousness in both rider and horse.
PEPPERMINT - Headaches, tummy aches, sore muscles
PURIFICATION - An oil blend for bug bites, cleaning cuts, blisters and scrapes.
RC - An oil blend for runny noses, coughs and bloody noses.
FRANKINCENSE - Homesickness, crying in general.
PEACE & CALMING - An oil blend. Just before bed, conflict between campers
PANAWAY - Toothache, muscle pain
DIGIZE - An oil blend for digestive problems and constipation.
THIEVES - An oil blend for killing germs. Also have the cleaner that we use on kitchen counters and wipe down mattresses. Liquid hand cleaner.
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Sample MenuWe take a lot of pride in meal preparation under the supervision of Jeani Krogstad. The food at Camp Wahoo is prepared fresh daily from scratch. Anything that normally is baked in an oven is baked outdoors in our famous dutch ovens. Fresh fruits and vegetables included in every meal. | BREAKFAST:
Daily Fresh Fruit Tray
Dutch oven muffins
Pancakes
French Toast
Biscuits & Gravy
Egg MacWahoo
Eggs-Scrambled or fried
Oatmeal with compote
Cereal
Dutch Oven Mountain Potatoes
Hash Browns
Hot Chocolate, juice
| LUNCH:
Build your Own Sandwich
(meats, veggies, pb&j)
Fresh fruit
Veggie Tray
Chips
Macaroni & cheese
Hot Dogs
Dutch Oven Pizza (from scratch)
Hamburgers & Veggie Burgers
Salad Bar
Cookies
Lemonade, Kool Aide
Lemon Water
| DINNER:
Build your Own Taco
Spaghetti
Chicken (Baked, BBQ, Mexi)
Pesto & Alfredo Pasta
Meatloaf
Hamburgers
Lasagna
Beef Stew
Grilled Veggies
Fresh veggies
Tossed Salad
Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Cakes & Brownies
Lemonade, Kool Aide, Lemon Water
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CARE LEASE One of our great camp horses September thru June. Click on the Trading Post or call for a catalogue of horses! |
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Scene from a ridge with the Stuart Range in the background on a typical Camp Wahoo trail ride.
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Jack, the mule, all packed up ready to go out on an overnight trail ride carrying the campers gear. |
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The Wranglers and the pack mules approaching their overnight spot in a remote high mountain basin.
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A couple of Bronc Riders setting up their sleep tent at their overnight spot in the Skookum Basin.
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