ELITE JUNIOR ACADEMY

Camp Wilderness
Aug 10 - 13, 2023

$145 - Early Bird rate until one month before camp
$160 - camp rate after Early Bird discount deadline
Registration must be paid in full by 7/10/23 to keep Early Bird discount
$25.00 Non-refundable deposit if you have to cancel registration

Arrive by 12 (noon) Wednesday

Please be on time!

Graduation 10 am Sunday

Parents are encouraged to attend

Camp Packing List

DESCRIPTION

Junior Academy (JA) is designed to prepare men and young men to serve as leaders/instructors at RTC, JTC, AJTC, and all the action camps. Junior Academy further equips them for service in the local
outpost, the local church, and within the community. (JA) has a strong focus on mentoring and staff
training. (JA) is a two-stage process. Stage 1 offers training in staff orientation and theory (pre-event).
Stage 2 is the practical application of Stage 1 and involves staff in training at a JLDA event. Young men
who attend and graduate from Junior Academy in Wisconsin/Northern Michigan at Camp Wilderness will be fully equipped to return and serve as Academy Instructors or Instructor Assistants to the camp
leadership. Graduates from JA will take valuable information, training, and skills back to their outpost
and church to be effective leaders and mentors. By using the hear, see, do approach to learning, graduates will be trained in witnessing, woodworking, effective teaching, academy operations,
Leadership, saber drills, flag raising, and many more topics.

PREREQUISITES FOR BOYS

Completed JTC and AJTC
Completed additional action camps (minimum of three) `
Be a graduate of a JLDA Academy.

INSTRUCTIONS

Register on Campwise. Registration closes two weeks ahead of camp, and complete all forms. If
you are paying by check, give it to your camp instructor when you arrive.
Pack all the items on the packing list yourself! That way, you know where to find it, and you know
you have it.
Arrive by noon (12:00 pm.) on Wednesday. This is very important to arrive early to help with
camp set up and start your training before camp starts for the rest of the academy.
Arrange for your parents to attend your graduation at 10 am on Sunday, you go home with
them after that.
Bring a complete, clean, and serviceable utility uniform that fits and a Royal Ranger-approved
belt with all patches sewn in the proper place. Also, make sure all medals and pins and in good
order.
Additionally, bring all graduate items to camp.
All prescription medications must be checked-in with the Camp Medical Officer at registration.

Those who complete the Junior Academy will be challenged to answer these questions:

How do I help others to find God's plan for their life?
How am I helping to develop godly character in others?
Who are those in need, and how can I serve?
How am I improving as an instructor?
Am I emulating a Christlike life worthy of following?

Online Pastoral Reference Link

EMERGENCY?

CAMP WILDERNESS LANDLINE

715.942.8361

CAMP COORDINATOR

JOHN KILDE

JOHNK@CORNELLHOPE.COM

CAMP COORDINATOR

CALEB LANGNER

CALEBLANGNER@GMAIL.COM

REGISTRATION HELP

ADAIR KOONTZ

715.942.8360

Join our Academy Facebook page.

WHAT TO BRING

Athletic gear (Shorts. T-shirt, rubber-soled running shoes)
Sleeping Bag/blanket/Pillow
Complete clean and serviceable Royal Ranger Utility Uniform which includes: All ribbons/medals
which are presentable, all patches sewed in their proper location according to the RR Patch and
Pin placement guide, Black dress shoes/Boots, black t-shirt (issued at camp), and black socks.
A Royal Ranger Bolo Tie of any type.
Black Academy ball cap (if issued).
All issued academy items that are clean, which include: sash, saber frog, saber with scabbed,
white gloves, white beret
Small pocket knife (If holds a current Cut & Chop Safety Card).
Small Bible
Personal Hygiene items.
Swimming suit
Towels/washcloths to last 3 days.
A Royal Ranger T-Shirt with large emblem
Socks, underwear, and personal clothing to last 3 days
2 pairs of Jeans/cargo pants for outdoor activities
Shorts/t-shirts to last 3 days
Medication (If you have a current prescription)
Eye glasses/Contacts (if needed)
Rain gear or poncho
Water bottle or canteen
Flashlight with extra batteries
Pencil/pens (2)