Camp Fire USA: Snohomish County Council; Session Information

Resident Camp Sessions 2008

General Sessions & Units
Mini Camp
Leadership Programs
Specialty Programs
Horse Camp
Inclusion Programs
Tripping Programs
Grief Camp

General Sessions & Units
Every week at camp is new and exciting no matter the camper's age or program you register for. Since our staff work with each cabin group to create the session activities, each week is unique. Below are the types of activities and living areas that are typical for campers. Our living units offer a variety of outdoor experiences for campers at each grade level. We strongly recommend coming to one of our open houses so you and your camper can see and experience camp for yourselves! All sessions offer a general camping program that includes cookouts, hiking, creative dramatics, waterfront activities, singing and crafts that are age-appropriate.

GRADES 1-3
Campers live together with their counselor in their own cabin. Activities are camper planned with the aid of their counselor. All sessions offer a general camping program that includes singing, cookouts, hiking, creative dramatics, waterfront activities and crafts. Campers live in either Tapala or Whulje cabin units.

GRADE 4
Sessions include the above list plus outdoor skills, nature awareness, overnights, funyaking and archery. Campers live together with their counselor in either Whulje, a cabin unit, or Salishan, a platform tent unit.

GRADE 5-6
Sessions include the above list plus archery, canoeing, overnights, initiative games, the low ropes course, and for grade six, the climbing wall. Campers live in either Salishan, a platform tent unit or Gypsy, an Adirondack unit.

GRADES 7-8
Sessions offer opportunities to become skilled in outdoor living, archery, small crafts, arts and crafts, swimming, the low and high ropes course, the climbing wall and biking. Campers live in either Tyee, an A-frame tent unit, or Owakna, a cabin unit.

GRADES 9-12
Campers have the chance to experience the high ropes course, the climbing wall, challenging initiative activities, sailing, wind surfing, overnights and archery. Also offered are several tripping, specialty and leadership programs. Campers live in Tyee, an A-frame tent unit, Pioneer, the pole house unit, or the CIT cabin.

Mini Camp
New to staying overnight at camp? Try this shorter session, designed especially for campers who are starting resident camp. In three days, you’ll sample camp activities, meet new friends and caring staff, gain new confidence – and have lots of fun! Open to grades 1-6. (Session 9)

Leadership Programs
Sharpen your skills with children, learn to lead camp activities, and go behind the scenes to see what makes camp happen!
The deadline for 2008 CIT, WIT & DCA applications has passed. Applications for 2009 programs will be available in January.

DAY CAMP ASSISTANT PROGRAM (Grades 8-12)
Serving as a DCA benefits both campers and you. It’s a great way to volunteer with younger kids, have fun and build skills. Work with staff mentors who coach as you assist with leading a group. New DCAs prepare for their role at camp by attending an important training week session 2.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING/WRANGLER IN TRAINING PROGRAM (Grades 11-12)
This exciting two-year program trains participants in lifelong leadership skills. If selected, you’ll create lasting friendships as your group lives and learns together for four weeks.

CITs develop their skills leading children— teaching positive behavior and values, listening, heightening creativity and much more. Learn about child development and campers with special needs. Get lots of practice by working directly with younger campers under the mentorship of camp staff.

WITs participate in many CIT activities and also work closely with the wrangler staff. Learn the skills instructors use, such as teaching riding and horse care, developing safe and fun activities, and managing a group of horses.

CIT/WIT 2 is sessions 2-5; CIT/WIT 1 is sessions 6-9.

Specialty Programs
Focus on a specialty activity for about two hours each day, plus enjoy lots of general camp activities, too!

VENTURE CREW
GRADES 5-7
Looking for a new flavor of camp? Try Venture Crew, a focus on outdoor skill-building and adventure around camp. Choose your challenges – your group can navigate by map & compass, build shelters, do camouflage, cook crazy foods over the fire, and bike and hike to new corners of camp. And it doesn’t end at sunset: Pick one or more nights to camp out, complete with night hikes and games. (Session 7)

ARCHERY CAMP
GRADES 5-8
An exciting session for campers who love archery. Whether you’re new to archery or have some experience, you’ll sharpen your technique with coaching from skilled staff. Go to the range each day, and practice with archery games and other fun activities. (Session 3 – grades 7-8; Session 8 – grades 5-6)

IRON-TEEN
GRADES 8-12
Do you enjoy being active? Take camp activities to the next level! Choose from longer bike rides, trail runs, distance swims, the high ropes course or even a non-competitive mini triathlon around camp. Also head out of camp for a day hike in the North Cascades. Refuel as we learn to make smoothies and healthy energy snacks. And you’ll still enjoy traditional camp activities like crafts and archery. (Session 4)

SWINGIN’ DANCE CAMP
GRADES 4-12
New this summer! Killoqua offers fun, professional dance instruction during sessions 2 and 6, at no additional cost. Join daily workshops, then DJ’d evening dances to try out your moves. Instructors are world-renowned and ready to get camp jumping! Dance activities are open to all campers in grades 4 and older during these sessions. (Sessions 2 & 6)

Dance Like A Star! (Grades 4-6)
Learn a fun Swing, Charleston and Jazz dance routine in this high-energy class. After every class, practice your moves at the DJ’d dance, and get ready to show off your group routine at the end of the week.

Swingin’ Summer (Grades 7-12)
This lively class teaches you how to swing dance with a partner. By week’s end, you’ll have a routine and some impressive tricks to show off to your friends. Practice and socialize at the DJ’d dances. No partner required.

Dance, Dance, Dance! (Inclusion Campers)
Get your feet and body moving on the dance floor to swing music! Learn awesome jazz and swing dance movement in this high-energy, fun-filled class. Practice your moves and have fun at the DJ’d dance!

Horse Camp

HORSE CAMP
GRADES 5-12
Campers will spend two hours per day with riding specialists and their assigned horse. Campers learn how to mount, dismount and groom. While getting comfortable around horses, you’ll learn basic control of a horse at a walk and trot in the arena and on the trail. Campers will help feed, care for and clean up after the horses during the week. (All sessions)

Please note for all horse camps: If you have requested a cabin-mate they also need to be in the horse camp program. Campers must have long jeans and boots or sturdy shoes with ½"-¾" heels for riding. (Consider borrowing boots or buying a used pair if you do not have your own.) Camp provides riding helmets.

INTERMEDIATE HORSE CAMP
GRADES 7-12
For moderately experienced riders, this is a chance to further skills in care and riding beyond that of our general session. Participants need to be comfortable around horses and skilled in riding at the walk and trot. Enrollment is limited. (Sessions 2 & 5)

ADVANCED HORSE CAMP
GRADES 9-12
For experienced horse campers: Polish your riding skills and also learn from workshops with horse professionals such as vets and trainers. Participants must be skilled in riding at the trot and lope, and proficient at grooming and tacking on their own. Enrollment is limited. (Session 6)

ENGLISH HORSE CAMP
GRADES 7-12
An exciting opportunity to learn English-style riding. Progress from the walk to a sitting trot, posting trot, and two-point position. You’ll still have time to ride the trails and do all the other fun horse camp activities. (Session 6)

Inclusion Programs
Killoqua strives to include all youth in camp programs. Our trained staff works with campers ages 7-21 with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. To ensure a successful experience, please contact us prior to registering to discuss your needs. Space is limited each session. Be sure to indicate the inclusion program on your registration form; we may be unable to accommodate campers with special needs if they are not registered through this program. All campers will be evaluated to determine that this program is appropriate for them and that they will benefit from participating. If we are unable to meet your needs, we are happy to provide referrals to other camps. Campers must be attending a public school and be able to perform self-help skills: feeding, dressing, toileting and grooming. Sessions 2 and 6 include participation in dance camp – see above. (Sessions 2, 4, 6, 8)

Tripping Program
"WADIKIMA" - (COED)
Great adventures, new friends, and building outdoor skills are what our trips are all about. Coed Wadikima groups work together to plan their itinerary, cook meals and maintain camp. Balance physical activity during the day with relaxing around the camp fire in the evening. Participants will learn fundamental outdoor skills and practice leave no trace camping.

A pre-trip meeting and equipment list helps campers and parents prepare for each trip. All equipment is provided, with the exception of bikes. Our trips can be enjoyed by all skill levels, so there’s one for you! Please call if you need more information.

Bike the Islands
GRADES 7-12
After getting ready at camp, head out to the San Juan Islands for riding, beach combing, cooking over the fire, and sleeping under the stars. From our base camp on Lopez Island, choose day trips to other islands. Campers will need to bring their own multi-gear (18 or 21 speed recommended) bike in good working condition. (Session 3)

TOUR DE CHUCKANUT
GRADES 7-10
An exciting multi-sport trip. Spend five days hiking on Chuckanut Mountain, biking the interurban trail system and paddling in Chuckanut Bay. Relax each night at our base camp at Larabee State Park. Enjoy the view from the Oyster Dome and bike into historic Fairhaven Village for ice cream. Kayak the rugged coastline in search of seals and other ocean creatures. This trip has something for everyone! Kayaking led by professional guides from Elakah Expeditions. Campers will need to bring at least a ten-speed bike. (Session 5)

Camp Willie
GRADES 2-12
Camp Willie marks its 10^th summer serving children who have experienced a loss due to the death of a loved one. Campers participate in the activities listed in this brochure in addition to specially interwoven programs to help children with the experience of grieving. Our trained resident camp staff member will guide each cabin group through an exciting week of activities and programs, and staff members with experience and expertise in the bereavement process offer activities and programs specific to the grieving process.

“Camp Willie was, without a doubt, a healing experience for my son. This seems like it will turn out to be a life-changing event for him.”

All campers registering will be evaluated to ensure that this program is appropriate for them and that they will benefit from participating. We will contact you when we receive your registration materials. (Session 1) Click for more information.