CANOEING ADVENTURE CAMP
Camp Wilderness
Dates TBD
The fees for this event will be published in January of that year.
Arrive by 10 am Thursday
Please be on time!
Graduation 10 am Sunday
Parents are encouraged to attend
DESCRIPTION
For AJTC graduates, Canoeing Adventure Camp is a two-day expedition on the Mecan River learning and developing canoeing skills.
- Canoeing equipment
- Emergency flotation devices
- Canoe and paddle care
- Carrying & launching a canoe
- Canoe paddling strokes
- Rescuing swimmers with a canoe
- Navigating river hazards
You and your canoe buddy will canoe and camp together. You will learn to pack your gear in waterproof bags in the canoe and safely navigate down a river. There will be opportunities to practice emergency water situations.
Instruction is based on the (green) Canoeing Merit.
BEE-O-SAFE
Basic Safety Guidelines for Outdoor Activities
Buddy System (pair up)
Equipment () good condition. PPE
Emergency (Survival) Kit: fire-starting; whistle, etc.
Obey activity (safety) rules: stay on trail
Skills & Fitness (ability) to complete the entire trip.
Activity Zone (safe Swimming area; trail permit)
Fore-thought (planning): who, where, when (return)
Environmental: check weather conditions.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Register online on Campwise. Campers should register at least two weeks in advance in order to secure a spot. Camp equipment that may have been included in your registration is not guaranteed to late registrants.
- Pack all the items on the Equipment list yourself! That way, you know where to find it. Contact the Camp Commander with any questions you have about the equipment or gear for this Camp.
- Be ready to check in at Camp at 10 am on Thursday. Please be on time! All prescription medications must be checked in with the Camp Medical Officer when you arrive at Camp.
- Arrange for your parents to attend your graduation at 10 am. on Sunday; you may go home with them after the ceremony.
- Inform your Outpost Commander of the merit requirements you achieved at camp. Also, tell your Commander and others of your great Adventure.
Camp Staff must be approved by the Camp Commander before registering on Campwise; and must have the online Pastoral Reference form submitted. This needs to be completed only once a year. All staff must also complete the Camper Abuse Prevention Training.
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Canoeing Adventure Camp Personal Equipment Checklist
CLOTHING
- Cap [Bring Academy cap from JTC]
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Sweatshirt
- Poncho or raincoat with hood
- Long pants, quick-dry (used as an emergency floatation device).
- Long pants
[NO jeans in field] - Shorts
- Water Shoes or ‘Crocs’.
[NO flip-flops; sliders] - Sneakers (for camp)
- Swim trunks
- 5 RR T-shirts (Ranger; Camp)
- 5 pr. Socks
- 5 Underwear
- Sleeping wear (Pajamas or other)
- Bag for laundry (clothes)
GEAR
- Personal Flotation Device[PFD]
(life jacket/vest) - Dry Bag[Water-proof Pack] (30 L) (REQUIRED)
- Tent (can be paired w/another camper)
- Sleeping bag (or blanket/sheets)
- Sleeping pad
- Pillow
- Flashlight
- Pocket knife or Multi-Tool
- "Mess" Kit (1 fork; 1 spoon; 1 bowl)
- Water Bottle (32 oz Nalgene®, wide-mouth)
- Camp Chair, folding w/ carry bag
- Pencil /Pen
- Small Bible
- Toiletry Kit: (Zip-Lock bag)
[Travel-size toiletry items.] - Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Soap & shampoo (body wash)
- Deodorant
- Towel (gym-type) [‘Shamwow®’]
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
No Phones or Personal Electronic Devices for boys.
[Adults may bring their phones]
Camp is NOT responsibile for electronic devices
EMERGENCY?
Camp Wilderness
715.942.8361
