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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.
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