Ages 13-17:
Leadership Trail Camp
Come join us on this challenging four-day, three-night adventure for teens only. Leadership Trail focuses on active skill building and the practice of hard skills such as backpacking, navigation, and canoeing. Campers will deepen their experience in the wilderness environment and gain hands-on leadership and interpersonal skills. This is a self-contained wilderness trek designed to develop endurance and self-confidence by pushing personal boundaries in a safe and supportive backcountry setting. Experienced wilderness instructors will teach subjects such as proper selection and use of outdoor gear, shelter building, wilderness cooking, weather safety, and wilderness navigation. Campers will provide their own backpacks, sleeping bags, and personal clothing and are expected to carry personal as well as group gear in backpacks. Pack weight is typically 30-35 pounds and hiking distances are approximately 4-5 miles daily. Tents will be provided as well as food and cooking gear. A detailed gear list is provided with registration confirmation. An additional female staff will be available to chaperone overnights.
Prerequisite: Wilderness Adventure Day Camp or equivalent experience.
Instructors: Jordan Marshall
Second Instructor TBD. July 21-25 or July 28-Aug 1
Drop off Monday 9am - Pick up Thursday 3 pm
Fee: $355 (3 meals per day will be provided)
Limit: 6 minimum/8 maximum
Registration Deadline: July 14, 2025 Ages 13-17:
Black Ghost Fly Fishing CampJoin us as we enter the hidden gem that is driftless fly fishing. This is a 5-day exploration of the creeks that flow through the KVR. This fly-fishing camp will focus on building independence through fly-fishing skills. Anglers will be provided a rod and reel combo, tackle, flies, and a small pack for day trips while we adventure through local spring fed creeks. Angler and instructor Dalton Yocum will teach fly-fishing basics like fish behavior, knot tying, casting mechanics, fly tying, and other essential fly-fishing skills. Packs generally weigh 3-5 lbs. and hiking distances are typically 2-3 miles daily, at times in remote, backcountry locations. Students will "wet wade" during this camp, meaning no waders will be used. There will be no overnight trips. In the event of inclement weather, indoor fly-fishing and fly-tying activities will be taught. Instructor: Dalton Yocum July 21-25 or July 28-Aug 1
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $165/camper
(camper must pack own lunch)
Limit: 8 minimum/10 maximum per session
Registration Deadline: July 14, 2025
|
|
Ages 11-17:
Camp Inspire
For those with words in their soul, this camp is a breath of fresh air. We’ll spend time learning how stories have been handed down generation to generation to teach and entertain, hike to various places to find inspiration, and spend time writing in our notebooks. Campers will try out a few different styles of writing including poetry, nature journaling, short stories, and more! With activities to help get the creative juices flowing, this camp is sure to be worth writing home about! Instructor: Amber Burch June 11-13
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $150/camper
(includes healthy snack; camper must pack own lunch)
Limit: 8 minimum/15 maximum
Registration Deadline: June 4, 2025 Ages 13-17:
Waterways CampCome experience the heart of the Reserve on a 4-day, 3-night paddle trip down the Kickapoo River. Waterways Camp focuses on canoe-based exploration and outdoors living skills, as well as an immersive education in the natural life of the Reserve. Campers will be challenged to improve their paddling skills, land navigation, fire building, and group leadership in a safe but supportive backcountry setting. This camp’s travel itinerary is more relaxed, with built-in time for day hikes, swimming, fishing, and taking in the natural wonders of this very special waterway. Campers will provide their own dry bags, daypacks, sleeping bags, and personal clothing. Canoes, paddles, PFDs, tents, food, and cooking gear will be provided. A detailed gear list will be provided with registration confirmation. A female staff member will be added to this camp, as it is mixed gender. Prerequisite: Wilderness Adventure day camp or equivalent experience. Instructors: Jordan Marshall
Second Instructor TBD. August 4-7
Drop off Monday 9 am - Pick up Thursday 3 pm Fee: $355 (3 meals per day will be provided)
Limit: 6 minimum/8 maximum
Registration Deadline: July 28, 2025
|
|
|