For Parents: Frequently Asked Questions

Are Wander Wisconsin trips overnight or day trips?
Most Wander Wisconsin trips are overnight.  Summer trips are typically Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon. Any exceptions are indicated in the trip descriptions. 

What housing or sleeping accomodations are available on the trips?

Our summer trips are tent camping trips.  Typically the Wander Wisconsin group sets up a campsite at the designated state park group camp site.  We use primarily four person dome tents.  On coed trips there is an area for boys tents and an area for girls tents.  School year trips often utilize resident camp cabins in the colder months.

What kind of experience / qualifications do the staff have?

Trip Leaders must be at least 21 years of age, have previous experience working with youth in an outdoor setting, possess Wilderness First Aid, CPR and Lifegaurd certifications, pass a criminal background check, and be capable of passing a rigorous written and on the road driving test with a 15-passenger van.  All Trip Leaders participate in an extensive Wander Wisconsin orientation and training process.

Does my child have to have previous experience to participate?

A Wander Wisconsin trip is an excellent first time overnight tent camping experience.  A few trips do require specific skills or experience, and those requirements are noted in the trip descriptions.

For more information check-out the American Camping Association Parent Page.