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What to Bring to Camp

Overnight Summer Camps

Necessities:

  • Water Bottle – If a camper does not have a water bottle, or if they lose the one they bring, one will be provided at the cost of $10, billed to parent/guardian
  • Masks – Please send at least 2 per day! We may or may not require indoor masking, depending on the circumstances in place for a particular event
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Flash light and extra batteries
  • Medications – Please keep these in something easily accessible at drop-off as they must be turned over to Wellness then.
  • Toiletries: toothbrush, shampoo, soap, deodorant, any contact care products in a small caddy or toiletry bag
  • Back-up prescription glasses, if you have them
  • Sunscreen and bug spray
  • Bedding: Sheets, pillow, blankets. Or sleeping bag.
  • Flip flops and 2 towels for showering
  • Plenty of clean socks and underwear!
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Sunglasses
  • Enough clothes for duration of stay
  • A laundry bag
  • Plain black/brown clothes for the Adventure, and neutral closed-toe shoes
  • A sweater, sweat shirt or light jacket for cold nights.
  • Closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes are fine)

*Be sure to check the welcome email for any additional camp-specific items*

Things to bring just for fun:

  • A camera
  • Fun games (Like Magic or Set cards, frisbees, soccer balls)
  • Musical instruments
  • Any personal costuming or foam weapons
  • An engaging book
  • Notebook or sketchpad, envelopes and a few stamps

What to Bring to Overnight Weekend Events

Necessities:

  • Flash light and extra batteries
  • Medications
  • All forms
  • Toiletries: toothbrush, shampoo, soap, deodorant, any contact care products in a small
  •  Shower caddy or toiletry bag
  • Back-up prescription glasses, if you have them
  • A towel
  • Plenty of clean socks and underwear. Pack extras; changing wet socks is a must!
  • Enough clothes for duration of stay, plus lots of warm layers
  • Plain black/brown clothes for the Adventure, and neutral closed-toe shoes (ideally insulated and water resistant)
  • Bedding: Sheets, pillow, blankets. Or sleeping bag.
  • Gloves, a hat or two, scarf, and a durable winter coat (Winter Game!)

Things to bring just for fun:

  • A camera
  • Fun games (Like Magic or Set cards, frisbees, soccer balls)
  • Musical instruments
  • Any personal costuming or foam weapons
  • Notebook or sketchpad


WFE is not responsible for lost or broken items; bring at your own risk. Please label personal items with your child’s name.

NO WEAPONS, INCLUDING UTILITY KNIVES, FIREWORKS OR REAL SWORDS ARE PERMITTED AT SUMMER CAMP.

Mission & Philosophy

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Wayfinder’s Mission & Philosophy

Our Mission

Is to create supportive communities for youth that foster personal growth and empowerment through cooperative play and storytelling.

Camp Philosophy

Wayfinder is committed to the idea of learning through active involvement. Our program is designed to encourage outstanding young people to develop a greater purpose in life. This philosophy of experiential education is evident in everything we do.

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The Wayfinder Experience is unique. The workshops we run throughout our weeks of camp teach our participants leadership skills, self-awareness, and on the fly decision making. They are then given the chance to practice all of these skills at once through the live action role playing Adventure Game. The Adventure Game is a transformative experience that pushes players physically, mentally and emotionally, while immersing them in an exciting and engaging fantasy world.

We place our emphasis on strategies that help young people learn to make effective use of both their available resources and innate talents in order to tackle the challenge of becoming productive citizens in their own communities. Wayfinder’s many workshops, games, and exercises train participants in:

  • Social interaction
  • Community building
  • Leadership development
  • Improvisation
  • Crisis management

Wayfinder’s camps and events are held in beautiful, natural environments that allow for safe and supportive education, while still giving a space to have some fun in the outdoors. Through Capture the Flag with foam swords and a variety of other physical games, we strive to teach athletic skills that encourage character development, while still providing entertaining experiences. Our physical program built upon non-competitive game theory engages youth in activities that promote cooperation, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Our outstanding staff serve as positive role models for campers participants. Wayfinder staff members are employed as workshop instructors, summer camp counselors, and community coordinators. We are responsible, friendly, and professional veterans of the live-action role playing entertainment industry, with many years experience dealing with participants of all ages. We love what we do, and we want to share it with the world.

Each staff member works diligently to help foster self-confidence, responsibility, and individual growth for each participant. We help kids and teens push limits while being mindful of boundaries. We take what we do very seriously and go out of our way to make sure that all attendees are safe, comfortable, and happy. Safety is our top priority. All of our summer camp staff undergoes rigorous training to ensure that they can quickly and capably deal with any difficult situation that may arise.

Wayfinder strongly believes that the benefits of our programs and live action role playing continue beyond last-day farewells to form a foundation for a life of adventure, purpose, and lasting friendships.