table or washing the dishes for eighty hungry monkeys also known as the campers counselors and camp staff You and your cluster will compete against other clusters during our once-a-week camp theme days including the Oddball Championships Past themes have been Martian Day Rock Star Day Backwards Day Crazy Cool Racing Day and Chicken-of-the-Woods Day Every day there are lots of activities to choose from swimming in clear cool Evergreen Lake boating canoeing arts and crafts hiking sports and trail blazing At night everyone at camp gathers around a fire for songs stories jokes and reflection And each week you and your fellow campers and counselors will go off on a wilderness backpacking trek hiking into the woods with only what you’ll need to survive for two nights and three days water food sleeping bags and flashlights to light the way through the piney forest You’ll hike to breezy overlooks discover secret hidden swimming spots cook over a campfire sleep out under the stars and listen to owls hooting in the woods You are in for quite an adventure So pack your enthusiasm and your sense of humor along with your socks and come to Camp Wolf Trail We are ready for the fun to begin and we know that you are too See you soon From All of us here at Camp Wolf Trail
Packing List Due to our simple camp lifestyle and our even-more rustic wilderness trips anything you bring may get wet dirty lost or all three combined So leave the special stuff at home Do bring Daily camp supplies Shorts and T-shirts for warm weather Clothes for cooler temperatures fleece clothing is good for camping because it dries quickly Socks wool is good for hiking because it also dries quickly Hiking shoes or boots for trips and everyday shoes for camp be sure to break in new boots or shoes before you get here Old sneakers water shoes for canoeing and creek hikes Swimming gear suit sunscreen towel Sheets blanket and pillow for your bunk in camp Bathroom items towel toothbrush toothpaste shampoo soap although we’ve noticed that some campers soaps don’t get used too often Wilderness trip supplies The basics a comfortable backpack lightweight sleeping bag roll-up camping pad mess kit plate cup fork and spoon water bottle flashlight with extra batteries waterproof poncho Optional camping knife check it in with your counselor
when you arrive camping pillow compass hat bandanna If you wear glasses bring a cord to hold them safely around your neck so you don’t lose them when boating or rock climbing Other optional items Good books Portable games such as cards and cribbage crossword puzzles Paper stamps envelopes pen addresses your parents and friends will want to hear from you Art supplies journal nature guides binoculars musical instrument if it’s not too fragile or other hobby supplies Pocket money no more than 20 though Please do not bring any electronics or a cell phone They don’t survive getting wet dirty or lost And besides who needs them You’ll be hiking in the woods and swimming in the lake most of the time Who would you text A squirrel A fish Enjoy being free of screens except the kind that keeps bugs out for two weeks
Chapter One So Zack Wilson thought almost laughing at himself I’ve been at Camp Wolf Trail what Ten minutes And already I’m having an adventure Zack looked at the rough map in his hands He wasn’t lost in the woods exactly He just didn’t know where he was I’ll swap you this map for your gear the counselor Carlos had said with a grin right after Zack waved good-bye to his parents as they drove away Your mission is to find Birch Cabin your home while you’re here Have fun on your map challenge And don’t worry Someone will always be tracking you Oh and welcome to Camp Wolf Trail 9
