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Wildwood Brochure Discover. Explore. Be Outside. 2021 Our mission is to connect campers with nature in a friendly and caring environment so that they may gain a greater respect for nature as well as our role in protecting it. Wildwood is a special place where campers come together to discover and explore the natural world. Our campers roast s’mores over open fires, sleep under the stars, sing silly songs, paddle around Hubbard Pond, and fall in love with nature each day. Campers have fun as they explore the outdoors, make friends, and develop self-confidence and leadership skills that last a lifetime. Located in southern New Hampshire, Wildwood is a one-of-a-kind camp for youth ages 6–17. 1 • Overnight Camp ....................................3 • Teen Adventure Trips ............................. 6 • Teen Leadership Programs .................... 9 • Day Camp........................................... 11 What’s Inside • Family Camp .......................................13 • Our Staff ............................................. 16 • Connect With Us ................................. 17 • Rates & Dates .....................................18 COVID-19 Safety at Mass Audubon Camps The health and welfare of our We anticipate that we will continue to practice campers and staff remains our the wearing of masks, physical distancing, highest priority. We feel confident smaller group sizes, enhanced sanitizing that the success of Mass Audubon protocols, and all other recommended health Camps in designing and offering a safe and safety guidelines. As we learn more from summer of camping in 2020 will guide us into working closely with partners in public health, another great summer in 2021. We will continue childcare, and camping, we will continue to keep to stay informed and engaged with the work of our camp community updated. the New Hampshire Department of Children and Please note that any photos depicting children Families and the American Camp Association without face coverings were taken prior to 2020. to ensure best practices with regard to staying All Mass Audubon program participants are now safe as we move through the developing phases required to wear masks. of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2 Overnight Camp Campers ages 7–14 My camper enjoys most of all seeing her special camp friends each year. She also enjoys the traditions, special songs, jokes, and culture that arises. She loves the setting and the activities. — 2019 Overnight Camp Parent OVERNIGHT CAMP 3 Wildwood is a supportive environment in which each camper is valued and respected. With the support of the Wildwood community, campers have opportunities to grow, make new friends, and choose from a variety of fun activities that allow them to explore the outdoors. A Typical Day Overnight Camp Dates at Wildwood Session 1 (2 weeks) Session 3 (2 weeks) 7:00 am Pre-Breakfast Jaunt (PBJ) June 20–July 3 July 18–July 31 8:00 am Breakfast Session 1A (1 week) Session 3A (1 week) June 20–June 26 July 18–24 9:00 am Unit Time Session 2 (2 weeks) Session 4 (2 weeks) 10:00 am Nature Groups (NGs) July 4–July 17 August 1–14 12:00 pm Lunch Session 2A (1 week) Session 4A (1 week) July 4–10 August 1–7 1:00 pm Siesta Campers of all age groups may register for just the first week of a two-week 2:00 pm Discovery Groups (DGs) session and stay until Saturday morning. 4:00 pm Open Activity Time (OATs) 5:30 pm Unit Time Intersessions Overnight campers who stay at camp for more 6:00 pm Dinner than one consecutive session may choose to remain at camp between sessions 7:00 pm Evening Program Wildwood Warblers (ages 7–8) August 8–11 OVERNIGHT CAMP 4 Living Units LEOPOLD CABINS Boys entering grades 3–5 CARSON CABINS Girls entering grades 3–5 THOREAU TENTS Boys entering grades 6–7 FOSSEY WOODEN TENTS Girls entering grades 6–7 ABBEY TENTS Boys entering grades 8–9 DILLARD TENTS Girls entering grades 8–9 YURTS Wildwood Warblers, ages 7–8 Activities Evening Programs (EPs) take place after dinner and enrich Wildwood’s Wildwood is all about choice and offerings with an all-camp or unit- exploration. Our daily schedule is based game or activity, such as night built around activity periods that hikes or sunset paddles. A few of feature a variety of programs for our favorites include Predator/Prey, campers to choose from. Heffalump Hunt, and campfires. Pre-Breakfast Jaunts (PBJs) give campers the opportunity to start Wildwood Warbler their day with activities like birding, Wildwood Warbler is a three-day paddling, and the always-popular overnight camp program providing Polar Bear Swim! Meals younger campers (ages 7–8) with Meals are a time to connect with Nature Groups (NGs) empower outdoor experiences and challenges friends and bunkmates over campers to discover field, forest, appropriate for their age level. family-style entrées. Campers and wetland habitats and the Warbler campers participate in a intriguing behaviors of birds, insects, are served three well-balanced wide variety of outdoor activities mammals, invertebrates, and more meals and an afternoon snack with their own counselors and through hands-on investigation. each day. Example meals include bunkmates. They join older campers eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, Discovery Groups (DGs) provide for Discovery Groups and Open turkey dinner, and spaghetti campers with a unique experience Activity Times, and the entire camp with meatballs, with additional to dive into more nature discovery community for Evening Programs choices at the salad bar. investigations, arts and crafts, high- and meals. ropes course challenges, paddling, Warblers stay in the yurts and are Our camp is entirely nut-free! Our sailing, improv games, wacky supervised by experienced staff who kitchen is able to accommodate science, and much more. specific dietary needs including are enthusiastic, dedicated, and Open Activity Times (OATs) give committed to helping children be those of campers who follow campers free time to swim or paddle comfortable and grow in the out-of- vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, on Hubbard Pond, join a game of doors. Small group sizes create a safe and dairy-free diets (and more!). soccer at the activity field, or simply environment that is rich in individual relax and meet up with friends. guidance and personal attention. OVERNIGHT CAMP 5 My teen enjoyed the team spirit and camaraderie, being out in nature, learning new skills, and the sense of achievement. — Parent of a 2019 Teen Adventure Trip Participant Teen Adventure Trips Ages 14–18 Wildwood Teen Adventure Trips immerse campers ages 14-18 in the natural wonders of the Northeast’s most beautiful areas. All trips focus on developing a love of the outdoors, but each trip takes a unique approach. A wide variety of trip options accommodate many interests and levels of outdoor experience. 5 TEEN ADVENTURE TRIPS 6 Teen Adventure Trips Appropriate for teens with all levels of outdoor experience and good physical fitness. Acadia Adventure Backpacking the Berkshires June 20–26 July 4–10 Breathe in the excitement of Maine’s Set off on some of the world’s most Acadia National Park and enjoy famous foot paths as we explore the spectacular coastal views. We’ll Berkshire and Taconic ranges during hike along the granite slopes of this intermediate backpacking trek. Cadillac Mountain and bike Bar Trek over stunning mountains that Harbor’s famous carriage roads. dominate the skyline of Western Adventure Watch for whales, seals, eagles, and Massachusetts, and take advantage other wildlife while kayaking along of the endless opportunities for Awaits coves and rocky shores. Spend the personal growth and meaningful afternoon at one of the park’s scenic time in nature with friends. Trips begin with a half day of beaches and share stories of your This itinerary includes five nights and team-building and orientation adventures around a cozy campfire. four days of backpacking. Participants at Wildwood. Groups then This itinerary includes cycling; participants can expect to carry an internal frame pack travel to amazing locations should be comfortable on a bicycle. weighing 35-45 pounds while traveling up throughout the Northeast. to ten miles per day. This intermediate level Paddling Vermont’s backpacking trip is appropriate for those Along the way, campers Waterways with prior backpacking experience or for participate in outdoor June 27–July 3 beginners with prior camping experience and good physical fitness. adventures, learn the basics Explore the glacier-carved lowlands of Leave No Trace camping of the Vermont Piedmont afloat and Paddling the Pioneer Valley and trekking, and meet with afoot on this beginner canoe trek. We’ll begin with an afternoon of July 11–17 conservation professionals to professional paddling instruction Discover the Connecticut River and participate in environmental before loading up our canoes for a its tributaries as we canoe through study or service. two-day float downriver to develop Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley. our Leave No Trace wilderness ethic Professional paddling instructors Groups are small and co-ed, and build outdoor skills. Once we’ve will take our skills to the next level with two leaders and 6–10 experienced the river valley by boat, as we visit oxbow lakes, secluded islands, and riverside Mass Audubon teens. Participants practice we’ll strike out on foot to explore some of the ridges and peaks that wildlife sanctuaries. Learn about the hands-on skills in conservation surround it. ecology of the Connecticut River and and outdoor living and develop keep an eye out for eagles, otters, knowledge of the region’s and more. natural history. This intermediate-level canoe trek is appropriate for teens with prior camping or paddling experience. TEEN ADVENTURE TRIPS 7 Backpacking the Wild Whites day with a relaxing evening around Caves and Waterfalls in the July 18–24 the campfire with friends for an Pioneer Valley Hike across beautiful ridgelines unforgettable adventure.
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