Middle School Camping Skills and Backpacking Camp

Many kids that have attended our Jr. Naturalist Field Camp have ben asking, "What's next?" Well, here it is!!! We are putting together a pilot program aimed at building upon naturalist skills and preparing kids for overnight camping and backpacking. It should be a wonderful camp and this is a chance for kids to be in on the ground floor. Here's what to do next:

1. Download and print out the Parent Information Sheet that answers most of your questions about campand the overnight, including what to bring and what DNS will provide.
2. Download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it in with your check or credit card number.
3. You will receive an email confirmation from us and we will contact you about transportation before camp starts.

Important Information

Dates	August 8 - 12, 2011
Ages	Kids age 11-14
Numbers	Each Session will have a minumum of 6 kids and a maximum of 10 kids.
Staff	Camp will be run by Program Assistant, Allison Smith (see staff page for her bio). She will be assisted by one or two other DNS staff members. All staff are expererienced outdoor folks with excellent credentials and teaching shkills.
Transportation	Once we have the list of kids attending, we will work out a tranportation schedule to the Nature Center using staff and interested partents.
Time and Schedule	Aug 8-10 - Camp will be from 9:00-3:00 at the Nature Center. Aug 11 - 12 - 9:00 on Aug. 11 meet and hike to base camp at Crater Lake. Campers will return on August 12
Cost	$175 per child
Gear	DNS will provide some gear and campers will provide others. Please see the camper information sheet for this breakdown. We will also be in touch the week before camp to go over what your camper will need.