Summer 2018 Open to all youth ages 6-17 Register Online www.bunk1.com! Free T-shirt for every camper! Early Bird Pricing ends May 4 Scholarship Application Deadline is April 13
Greetings from the Camp Manager!... 2 Summer Camp Opportunities... 3 Scholarships... 4 Camp Activities... 5 Living at Camp... 6 Camper Communications and Directions... 7 Camp Rates and Schedule... 8 Full registration and payment are available at www.bunk1.com. Use your existing account, or choose Need an account or have an invitation code? at the top of the page; code is 4HWABASSO. 4-H Camp Wabasso is a very special outdoor educational experience and I am very proud to be back for my sixth season as director. Now more than ever children and young adults need an opportunity to reconnect with nature, develop leadership skills, advance social skills and be part of a kind, caring, outdoor supportive community. I was a camper, CIT, and counselor at 4-H Camp Wabasso. I know first hand how the experience of camp has made me a better leader, steward of the environment and professional educator. Camp teaches life skills, self-reliance, and independence. It teaches problem solving, social development, and a greater appreciation for the environment. We offer a wide range of activities from the arts and sciences to sports and recreation. New at camp in 2018 is a basketball court and a high ropes element - the Holy Cow Swing! I am also very proud of our Counselor-InTraining program, Cloverbud program, and our Outdoor Education program. There are so many opportunities at 4-H Camp Wabasso. We encourage you to check out our brochure, website, and take a tour of camp. Reconnect with nature! "It's Camp Wabasso that's calling me away!" Mike Kinnie 2 Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Dates and pricing for all camps are available on page 8 of this brochure. Early Bird pricing ends May 4. Cloverbud Camp Campers ages 6-8 can get their first taste of what camp is all about! Swim in Millsite Lake, participate in 4-H hands-on educational programs, and enjoy an awesome campfire. This two-day, one-night camp will ensure a whole group of new friends for each camper! Drop off is July 5 at 8:30 a.m. and pick up is July 6 at 5:00 p.m. Limited to 60 campers. Cloverbud Plus Camp Looking for more than Cloverbud Camp, but not quite ready for the full week? Try this on for size! This threeday, two-night experience will be sure to bring a smile to every camper! Camp activities are designed to get more of the camp experience! There are two sessions per week with girls during weeks 2, 4, and 6 and boys during weeks 3 and 5. Drop off on Sunday or Wednesday will be at 1:30 p.m. Pick up on Tuesday or Friday will be at 4:00 p.m. Limited to 10 campers per session, so register early! Teen Adventure Camp June 30-July 3 Outdoor Survival Skills Trail Blazing High and Low Ropes 4-H Shooting Sports Challenging Competitions Open to teens ages 13-17. This camp will help teens gain leadership skills, build self-esteem and self-confidence, enhance interpersonal communication skills, and build a stronger sense of personal and community awareness. Teens will further develop their understanding of the environment, community, and world through participation in 4-H research-based experiential learning. Drop-off on June 30 is at 8:30 a.m. Pick-up on July 3 will be at 4:00 p.m. Residential Camp Summer Camp at its finest! Campers will enjoy a week-long adventure in the outdoors and be able to choose from our extensive list of activities. Swim in Millsite Lake, take a hike on the nature trail, sing wacky camp songs, and try to keep up with the crazy hijinks of the counselors! Camp fires, group competitions, and new friends are waiting at 4-H Camp Wabasso. Camps run Sunday through Friday for youth ages 8-16. Sunday registration is at 2:00 p.m. Friday pick-up is between 4:00-4:30 p.m. with a short Awards Program at 4:00 p.m. Limited to 60 campers. Traditional Day Camp Join us for a week of adventure! Each week holds something new for campers ages 8 to 16 to discover. Day campers get to sign up for the full array of camp offerings, eat lunch in the dining hall, and have the chance for the best outdoor experience of their summer. Campers are to be dropped off at 9:00 a.m. (8:30 a.m. on Monday) and picked up at 5:00 p.m. (4:00 p.m. on Friday). 3
A limited number of scholarships are available for qualified applicants. Visit www.ccejefferson.org or call 315-788-8450 to request an application. The deadline to apply is April 13. Thank you to the following businesses/organizations who donated scholarship funds for the 2017 camp season! Alexandria Community Thrift Store American Legion Post 586-Sons, Adams American Legion Post 916, Antwerp American Legion Post 673 Auxiliary, Black River American Legion Post 588, Brownville American Legion Post 588 Auxiliary, Brownville American Legion Post 789, Carthage American Legion Post 821, Clayton American Legion Post 583, Dexter American Legion Post 61-Sons, Watertown BCA Architects & Engineers Car-Freshner Corporation Clipper Inn Delaney Bay Fund Farm Credit East Cares Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes North Country Insurance Northern Federal Credit Union Slack Chemical South Jefferson Lions Club Theresa Rotary Club Tractor Supply Watertown Savings Bank PLUS numerous Community Residents 4 Never visited 4-H Camp Wabasso? Don t miss your chance to view the facilities, receive a camp tour and enjoy lunch on us! 4-H Camp Wabasso Open House Saturday, June 2, 2018/10 AM to 1 PM
Arts and Crafts Archery Astronomy Boating/Canoeing/Paddle Boarding/Kayaking CIT I & II Challenge Course Composting & Gardening Dance Healthy Living Nature & Hiking Outdoor Adventure/Camping Rocketry Sports and Recreation Swimming Theatre Activities Wilderness Survival Fun Camp Traditions for All Enjoy Twin Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, and Pirate Day! Counselor-in-Training (CIT)/Leadership The Counselor-in-Training III program is for campers who are at least 15 years of age and requires an application and two-week commitment. Campers will pay for one week and then come back another week at a 50% reduced rate. Participants will shadow counselors/leaders to learn advanced training techniques and leadership skills to prepare them to become future counselors. CITs will work on a camp project, assist with some classes, and participate in a CIT class of their own. Applications due by May 1, 2018. Note: CIT I and CIT II classes are offered for 13 and 14 year olds as a camp class each week. Campers have the option to sign up while at camp. Counselor Assistants The Counselor Assistant Program is designed for campers who wish to become camp counselors. Counselor Assistants must be 16 years of age before camp begins and need to complete an application. Prior participation in the Counselor-in-Training program is recommended, but not required. This highly selective program is the next step for campers to become paid staff. Accepted applicants will work on projects, assist with camp activities, and help staff give other campers the best week of their summer. Call the Camp Manager at 315-788-8450 for further details. Applications due by May 1, 2018. Full registration and payment are available at www.bunk1.com. Use your existing account, or choose Need an account or have an 5 5 invitation code? at the top of the page; code is 4HWABASSO.
Accommodations 4-H Camp Wabasso is located in the Indian Lakes region of Jefferson County and features 177 wooded acres, nature pond, and a half mile of sandy beach on Millsite Lake. Campers are housed in cabins with a minimum of four other campers, depending on cabin size. Counselor/camper ratios are kept at all times. Cabins are screened and equipped with lights and smoke detectors. Beds and mattresses are provided with campers providing the bedding. Toilets and hot showers are located in the bathhouse. There are separate accommodations for boys and girls. Due to maturity levels and safety concerns, cabins are age-specific. There is at least an 8:1 camper/counselor ratio kept at all times. Since the camp is located in the woods, campers should not be surprised to find the occasional chipmunk under the cabin or spider in the bathroom. Meals Campers are provided with plentiful, freshly prepared, healthy meals each day. If your child has food allergies, please advise us on the health form. Duties Teamwork is encouraged while campers work together to keep their cabins and other common areas neat and clean. Campers are assigned to daily group chores that may include picking up papers, sweeping the floor, setting tables, and cleaning program areas. Living areas are inspected daily by the 4-H Camp Wabasso Health Coordinator. Camp has a fun tradition of giving out an award for the cleanest cabin. Ceremonies and Activities Campers participate in camp ceremonies, including flag raising, flag lowering, thanks before meals, and vespers (inspirational activities that end the day). Campers demonstrate decorum and respect during these activities while having fun. Homesickness Most campers are too busy having fun at camp to get homesick. Occasional homesickness for first-time campers is not unusual. If you receive a note from an unhappy camper, don t worry. In most cases by the time you receive this mail, your camper has already happily adjusted to camp life. The Trading Post The camp store is open each weekday and during registration and pick up. Campers may purchase 4-H Camp Wabasso merchandise, and one snack and one drink each day. Campers who wish to make purchases during their camp stay will place money on their store account during registration. As purchases are made, the cost will be deducted from their individual store account. Religious Services There are no religious services at camp. If desired, these should be attended at home before camp begins. Safety A security officer is on duty each night from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. during the camping season. The officer patrols the camp grounds to make sure camp is secure and campers are in their cabins. 6
Mail Camper s Name c/o 4-H Camp Wabasso 43101 County Route 21 Redwood, NY 13679 Care Packages Packages are limited to approved items to bring to camp. Do not send ANY food items. Phone Calls The camp phones are for emergency purposes only. In case of a family emergency, call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County at 315-788-8450, or the Camp Manager s office at 315-628-5048. Directions From the South Take I-81 to Exit 49 (LaFargeville). Turn right onto NYS Route 411. At the stoplight turn left onto NYS Route 37 (see below). From Fort Drum From the North Gate, head north on US Route 11 to stoplight at the intersection with NYS Route 26. Turn left. Cross the railroad tracks (Stewart s on right). Turn right onto Factory St. (County Route 46). At the T, turn right onto NYS Route 37 (see below). From NYS Route 37 Turn onto Joyner Rd. At end, turn left onto Old English Settlement Rd. (County Route 21). Drive three miles; Wabasso will be on the left. Visitation For health and security reasons, visitors are not permitted at camp. Only staff and registered campers are allowed on the grounds when camp is in session. Email Using Bunk Notes (one-way email) For information and to purchase Bunk Notes, visit www.ccejefferson.org and click on 4-H Camp Wabasso tab and then the Bunk 1 Notes link/icon. 7
Week Camp Rates and Schedule Age 2018 4-H Camp Wabasso Rates Early Bird (with deposit by May 5) Jefferson County Early Bird (with deposit by May 5) Out of County Full Rate Jefferson County Full rate Out of County Cloverbud 6-8 $125 $140 $135 $150 Teen Adventure 14-17 $220 $235 $230 $245 Cloverbud Plus 6-8 $180 $195 $190 $205 Traditional Camp 8-16 $350 $375 $375 $400 Trad. Day Camp 8-16 $250/week You provide transportation to and from 4-H Camp Wabasso. Note: Early Bird rates only apply if the $100 nonrefundable deposit is made by May 4. Full registration and payment are available at www.bunk1.com. Use your existing account, or choose Need an account or have an invitation code? at the top of the page; code is 4HWABASSO. REFUNDS The $100 per week reservation fee is not refundable under any circumstances. If you must cancel your child s reservation prior to the scheduled camp week, we will refund your payment minus the $100 reservation fee. Campers who do not attend their designated week of camp due to reasons other than a documented illness or family emergency will not be eligible for a refund. Upon arrival at camp, the camp medical staff will evaluate all campers. If the camper is too ill to attend camp, the parent must take the child home. A refund will be issued, minus the $100 registration fee. In the event that a camper becomes ill at camp and is sent home at the discretion of the camp medical staff, no refund will be issued. Cloverbud Camp Ages 6-8 Cloverbud (July 5-6) Girls Cloverbud Plus Ages 6-8 Week 2A (July 8-10) Week 2B (July 11-13) Week 4A (July 22-24) Week 4B (July 25-27) Week 6A (August 5-7) Week 6B (August 8-10) Boys Cloverbud Plus Ages 6-8 Week 3A (July 15-17) Week 3B (July 18-20) Week 5A (July 29-31) Week 5B (August 1-3) Teen Adventure Camp Ages 13-17 Teen Adventure (June 30-July 3) Traditional Overnight Camp Ages 8-16 Week 2 (July 8-13) Week 3 (July 15-20) Week 4 (July 22-27) Week 5 (July 29-August 3) Week 6 (August 5-10) Traditional Day Camp Ages 8-16 Week 2 (July 9-13) Week 3 (July 16-20) Week 4 (July 23-27) Week 5 (July 30-August 3) Week 6 (August 6-10) Note: Full payment and all completed forms must be received by our office at 203 North Hamilton Street, Watertown, NY 13601, two (2) weeks prior to the registered event or your child may lose his/her spot at camp. Forms will not be accepted on registration day. Questions? Contact Lisa at lgv6@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450. NOTE: 4-H Camp Wabasso is required to be permitted to operate by the New York State Department of Health; required to be inspected twice yearly by the New York State Department of Health; and include the address where inspection reports are filed. The inspection reports are filed at the local New York State Department of Health, Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington Street, Suite 2, Watertown, NY 13601-3768. 8