Wilderness Camp is designed to give you a truly remote backcountry experience. Surrounded by the natural beauty of creation, you will encounter who God is and that He has designed everything with a purpose. You will learn new techniques and skills specific for your camp or continue to develop the skills you already have. Wilderness is designed to challenge you while giving you a fun and exciting 11 days! The Wilderness Camp staff is dedicated to facilitating excitement and exploration! It’s our desire that you grow stronger physically, emotionally and most of all…spiritually!
Summer 2024
Name |
DATE |
AGE |
PRICE |
Sea Kayaking |
June 23-July 3 |
14-17 |
$685 |
Backpacking |
July 14- 24 |
14-17 |
$525 |
Sea Kayaking
Difficulty Level: 8*
Experience the wilderness in a unique way while sea kayaking in Prince William Sound with the destination of Blackstone Bay. You’ll spend time exploring the beauty of God’s creation and learning more about Him as you see the glaciers calve and watch the whales, sea lions and otters swim. You will have a chance to make glacial iceberg slushies and explore waterfalls. Whether you bring along a friend or make new friends throughout the week, you’ll enjoy playing games, exploring the Bible, and learning more about the ocean and the wilderness around it. The Wilderness Camp staff is dedicated to facilitating excitement and exploration! It’s our desire that you grow stronger physically, emotionally and most of all…spiritually!
This camp is 11 days to take advantage of the abundant opportunities and to allow for weather conditions as needed.
Backpacking
Difficulty Level: 7*
This trip is designed to give you the full experience of what backpacking and camping in the rugged Alaskan wilderness is all about. Experience the beauty and complexity of God’s creation as you step off the beaten path, explore the valleys, and summit a majestic mountain. You will have the opportunity to experience outdoor cooking, mountain traveling, camping techniques, and orienteering. Whether you bring along a friend or make new friends throughout the week, you’ll enjoy playing games, exploring the Bible, and learning more about the wilderness around you. The Wilderness Camp staff is dedicated to facilitating excitement and exploration! It’s our desire that you grow stronger physically, emotionally and most of all…spiritually!
This camp is 11 days to take advantage of the abundant opportunities and to allow for weather conditions as needed.
“Remember you are over the Edge of the Wild now, and in for all sorts of fun wherever you go.”
― The Hobbit
Required Personal Gear
- Raincoat (e.g. Grundens commercial fishing)
- Rain Pants (e.g. Grundens commercial fishing)
- Hiking Boots (please have them broken in)
- Warm Coat (fleece, synthetic)
- Warm Hat
- Shirts (synthetic or wool)
- Pants (synthetic)
- Socks (synthetic or wool)
- Base Layer (or any thin under layer)
- Sunglasses (polarized)
- Headlamp
- Bible
- Notebook and Pen/Pencil
- Toiletries
- Swimwear (Girls: a one piece suit, swim shorts/athletic recommended)
- Casual wear clothes/shoes (for when you aren’t on a trip)
- Spending money (for the Gift Shop)
- Towel and washcloth
Required Gear (Available through Wilderness)
- Sleeping bag (preferred to have/bring your own)
- Sleeping pad (preferred to have/bring your own)
- Backpack(s) (preferred to have/bring your own)
- Pack Cover (preferred to have/bring your own)
- Camping cup, bowl, spoon
- 1L Water bottle – Water bladders are allowed, but need to be guaranteed to not leak. (preferred to have/bring your own)
Suggested (Preferential Gear)
- Lip balm (with SPF)
- Sunscreen
- Camp shoes (for when you are at a campsite and you won’t want to wear your hiking boots (best to be closed toed shoe, light weight)
- Gloves (thin/liner)
- Gaiters (not for sea kayaking)
- String
- Compass/GPS
- Knife
- Sharpener
- Trekking Poles (if you use them)
- Rain hat (only for sea kayaking)
- Headband/buff
- Camera
What NOT To Bring
- Cell Phones (If your child needs an alarm clock, they must use another device.)
- Computers
- iPods
- Electronic games
- Radios
- MP3 players CDs
- Video cameras
- Short shorts
- Spandex leggings (except as an under layer)
- Tight/spaghetti strap tank and t-shirts
- Pets
- Alcohol Tobacco products Illegal drugs, Marijuana, or Vapes
- Fireworks
- Firearms
- Revealing one/two piece swimsuits
- Cash (Spending money should be turned in at registration)
* Difficulty Levels
Based on the hardest day, most days would be easier with some easy/rest/fun days
1- HIKING some small hills 1hr
2- HIKING 15lb pack with some small hills 2hrs
3- HIKING 15lb pack with some steep hills 2hrs
4- HIKING 30lb pack with small hills 2hrs
5- HIKING 30lb pack with steep hills 2hrs
6- HIKING 30lb pack with steep hills 5hrs
7- HIKING 35lb pack up mountains 6hrs OR – SEA KAYAKING 7hrs and loading kayaks
8- HIKING 40lb pack up mountains 6hrs OR – SEA KAYAKING 9hrs and loading kayaks
9- HIKING 40lb pack up mountains 8hrs OR – SEA KAYAKING 9hrs with few breaks
10- HIKING multiple days 40lb pack up mountains OR – SEA KAYAKING multiple days 9hrs
Ben & Bethany Fisher, Anthracite Ridge