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The Basic CampBronc Riders - 11 & under / Top Hands - 12 & up
Campers are introduced to horsemanship with their own horse to care for and ride the entire week. They learn to handle, groom, saddle and control their own horse while participating in trail rides in the Wenatchee National Forest. Outdoor camping/survival skills are developed and all of this is put to use on an overnight trail ride. Valuable leadership skills are also introduced to the TOP HANDS. These BASIC CAMPS are required to develop skills necessary to be successful as WRANGLERS & ADVENTURERS.Dates offered:All Girls | Coed | | Jul 6-11 | June 29-July 4 | | Jul 13-18 | July 27-Aug 1 | | Jul 20-25 | Aug 24-29 | | Aug 10-15 | | | Aug 17-22 | | | |
The Special CampsWranglers - 12 & up
The WRANGLER camp offers campers their own horse for the week and introduces them to packing the mules, longer rides, cooking over campfires and building survival kits. All of these skills are required for the 2 night overnight trail ride into the National Forest. Leadership skills and independence are stressed. Campers must have successfully completed the TOP HAND program to gain the skills necessary to participate as a Wrangler. Prepares campers for the Adventurers.Dates offered:
All Girls | Coed | | Jul 6-11 | July 27-Aug 1 | | Jul 13-18 | Aug 24-29 | | July 20-25 | | Aug 17-22
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Adventurers - 14 & up
First Time Adventurer – Must have completed Wrangler or be signed up for CIT Program.Returning Adventurer – Returning Adventurer’s, CIT’s, and Jr. Staff (highly recommended).The ADVENTURER camp prepares your camper to go on to the popular CIT program. ADVENTURERS prepare and plan for their 3- day pack trip where they use maps and compasses, build survival kits, cook with dutch ovens, pack and lead the mule string and practice "no trace" camping. Campers must have completed WRANGLER camp or be participating as a CIT or Jr. Staff. First time Adventurers will work out of a back country camp which will allow them time to further develop their back country skills under the careful guidance of our experienced staff. Returning Adventurers will plan their back country adventure to fit the experience level of that group & will assume more personal responsibility toward the success of their back country adventure. Only 8 first-time Adventurers per group and 6 returning Adventurers per group are accepted and will be required to have a special duffel bag and a properly equipped fanny pack or saddlebags. FOR SAFETY PURPOSES: ADVENTURERS must be properly equipped or they will not be able to participate in the pack trip.Coed Dates offered: Aug 3-8
Leadership CampCounselor in Training - 14 & up
The Counselor in Training camp is a 6-day intensive training session required of those wishing to develop their leadership skills and return during the summer camping sessions. Experts are brought in throughout the week to expand horsemanship, outdoor living and leadership skills. After demonstrating willingness to listen, follow through with instruction and work well with the staff and their peers during the week, an evaluation of each candidate will be done on their leadership skills. If accepted into the CIT program, camp session assignments will be made. Participation in this training does not assure you of a CIT position, but assisting in our kitchen will also be an option. A special CIT camp t-shirt, properly equipped fanny pack or saddle bags are required of all participants. It is recommended that all CIT candidates participate in our Adventurer Program. This program will enhance your child's ability to be successful in our leadership program.
Dates offered:
| June 22 - June 27 | | | June 22th - First Aid Class |
NOTE: DETAILS FOR THIS PROGRAM AND THE APPLICATION FORM ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE REGISTRATION SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.Multiple SessionsYour camper is welcome to stay as long as they would like. We require that you pick up your camper at the end of each session. A trip to Cle Elum allows the campers to rest up and get refreshed before returning to upcoming adventures at camp!
CAMP WAHOO DATES - Overview | 2008
Camp Dates | Bronc Riders | Top Hands | Wranglers | Adventurer | CIT | Jr Staff | June 22 - July 4
COED | - | - | - | - | - | X | June 22 - June 27
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| - | - | X | - | June 29 - July4 COED | X | X | - | - | - | - | July 6- July 11
ALL GIRLS | X | X | X | - | - | - | July 13 - July 18 ALL GIRLS | X | X | X | - | - | - | July 20- July 25
ALL GIRLS | X | X | X | - | - | - | Jul 27- Aug 1
COED | X | X | X | - | - | - | Aug 3- Aug 8
COED | - | - | - | X | - | - | Aug 10 - Aug 15
ALL GIRLS | X | X | - | - | - | - | Aug 17 - Aug 22
ALL GIRLS | X |
X | X | - | - | - | Aug 24 -Aug 29
COED | X | X | X | - | - | - |
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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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A happy group of Wranglers on the ridge above Hardscrabble Creek with Mount Stuart in the background.
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A Camp Wahoo trip leader with our great mules on the way to an overnight with all the campers gear.
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Learning how to pack the mules. This skill is introduced in the Wrangler program, practiced in the Adventurers and a responsibility of the CIT's and Jr. Staff.
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A very happy camper! IN MEMORY OF BUCKSHOT; a horse loved by all who had the priviledge to ride this great horse.
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