For Parents: Program Information
Pre-Trip
Information
Prior to the trip you will receive a mailing including a
copy of Wander Wisconsin's policies
and procedures, a trip itinerary, a list of required
and recommended items, important reminders, health and safety
information and trip specific information.
What
to Pack
Wander Wisconsin
provides all camping supplies and equipment. Participants
must bring a sleeping bag, clothing, personal items, and
special equipment, if noted. A confirmation packet with
details (trip times, required and recommended items to take,
etc.) will be sent to participants prior to the trip.
Confirmation Packets
Swimming
Ability
You must acknowledge
that your child has swimming skills equivalent to a Red
Cross Level 4 swimmer for all trips. If your child
does not swim at this level or if you are uncertain about
your child's swimming ability please contact Wander Wisconsin.
A
Week with Wander Wisconsin
First
Day Logistics: Camper Check-In
Camper check-in
is at 8:00 a.m. for Travel Clubs and 10:00 a.m. for all
overnight trips unless otherwise noted in your confirmation
letter. Please pay particular attention to the start
date of your trip. All trips depart from the Wander
Wisconsin Outpost in Madison (1201 McKenna Blvd.) unless
otherwise noted. Directions to the Outpost will
be provided with your confirmation letter. Allow
yourself about 45 minutes for the check-in process which
includes luggage check-in, camper sign-in, health form
review (which includes turning in all medications to the
trip leaders), a final check-out making sure your forms
are complete and current, and a chance to meet the trip
leaders and ask questions.
During
the Trip
Your child's
group will be folowing the itinerary in the trip description
and your confirmation letter, having adventures and fun
in the sun! Our trip leaders communicate by phone
regularly with our Program Director, Cheri Wilson.
We ask that campers not bring their own cell phones and
we discourage calling home during the week. Cheri
will contact you if there are any concerns or significant
changes to the trip itenerary. Parents may not contact
the trip group directly, but may call Cheri at the office
with questions or concerns.
Last
Day Logistics: Camper Pick-Up
Camper pick-up
is at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted on your confirmation
letter. Please pay particular attention to the end
date of your trip. All trips return to the Wander
Wisconsin Outpost in Madison. Directions to the
Outpost will be provided with your confirmation letter.
Only parents or persons authorized in writing by parents
may pick up a child. You will be asked to sign your
child out and may be asked for identification by the trip
leaders. Please take some time to talk with the
trip leaders and receive your post-trip package that includes
your child's Wander Wisconsin T-shirt, a photo of your
child's trip group and information about upcoming trips.
Please remember all of your belongings including any medications
or other items which were turned in to the trip leaders.
Photos from your trip will be posted on our website shortly
after the trip. Check it out!
Behavioral
Expectations/Special Needs
The Wander Wisconsin
program is designed to provide participants with a positive
camping experience. Each trip offers opportunities to build
individual skills, appreciate the natural environment, and
work to achieve group cohesiveness. Participating youth
are responsible for exhibiting a certain maturity in order
to meet the expectations set by the group as well as the
staff. The first trip of the summer is probationary for
all participating youth. Wander Wisconsin reserves the right
to deny participation in subsequent trips due to behavior
or special needs which cannot be accommodated in the camp
setting. Removal of campers during a trip will be the decision
of the Wander Wisconsin Trip Leaders, Wander Wisconsin Director
and the Camp Program Director. If removal is necessary due
to behavior or special needs, any expenses and/or transportation
will be the parent’s responsibility.
How to Register
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