DESCRIPTION
This camp is for JTC graduates and Commanders active in their Outpost. Boys can attend this camp before graduating from JTC, but they must be 11 years old by the beginning of camp. Boys and men will all be treated as equals and have the fully-immersive experience of living like a frontiersman. Graduates will become members of FCF.
You will learn:
- To use frontiersman tools like flint and steel to start fires
- Primitive archery
- How to safely throw tomahawks and knives
- Frontier cooking
A frontiersman shirt, primitive lodges, food and camping gear are provided.
Commanders and Elite grads who wish to serve on staff must be Wilderness members and have to be approved by the camp organizers!
INSTRUCTIONS
- Download and go through the Frontiersman Workbook ahead of camp so that you know the basics of what you will be learning. Bring a copy of the packet to camp with you.
- Pack all the items on the kit list yourself! That way you know where to find it.
- Arrive before 10 am, leave your gear in the Training Center and report to the office. Camp starts on a Friday so you may miss a day of school.
- Arrange for your parents to attend your graduation at 2 pm on Sunday, you go home with them after that.
- Your Frontiersman rep is Squints. Email him if you have any questions.
- Staff have to be approved by the Camp Commander before registering on Campwise and need to get the online Pastoral reference form submitted by their lead pastor or designated pastor or board member. This needs to be filled out once a year
EMERGENCY?
CAMP WILDERNESS LANDLINE
715.942.8361
CAMP COORDINATOR
BRUCE DAILEY
PASTORBRUCE@HOPECHURCHAG.ORG
REGISTRATION HELP
ADAIR KOONTZ
715.942.8360
Ask to join our Chippewa Chapter Facebook group.
WHAT TO BRING
Clothing (think layers):
- 1 Poncho or raincoat with hood
- 3 T-shirts (Royal Rangers camp or other)
- 2 pr. Jeans (cargo; or other work-type pants)
- 1 pr. Boots (or shoes) for outdoor activities [additional footwear is optional]
- 4 pr. Socks
- 4 Underclothing
- Sleepwear (Pajamas or other)
Gear:
- Sleeping bag & Pillow (cots are provided)
- Sharp Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool (w/sheath)
- Water Bottle
- Download FCF Workbook from main FCF page
- Toiletry kit & mirror (Ziplock bag)
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Soap & shampoo (body wash)
- Deodorant
- Towel & washcloth
- Lip Balm (chapstick)
- Pencils (2 ea.)
- Small Bible
- Personal First-aid kit & meds
- Camera (optional)
- Insect repellant
- Traditional FCF items are allowed if you have them
All prescription medications must be checked-in with the Camp Medical Officer at registration.
NO Electronic Devices allowed at camp. No flashlights!