Confirmed Camper FYI Resource Page
We are so excited that God has worked out the details for your to join us on this fantastic adventure and spiritual challenge. We are praying already for God's guidance and blessing on all of you this week. We have tried to cover the basics of what you need to know as you prepare to arrive and engage WildHeart Adventure Camp. If you have any questions not covered, please feel free to contact us and ask.
Purpose and Goal
We have a passion for adventure and a passion for God. Those two passions blend together to become…WildHeart. The purpose and goal of WildHeart is to provide great adventures that challenge campers to both physical and spiritual growth.
2017 Schedule
Registration and Check-in: Sunday, July 9, 3 pm-5 pm at our Headquarters
Victory Academy for Boys
w4705 Wallace Road
Amberg, WI 54102
Call us - 715-759-5976
Father/Mentor/Son Encampment: Begins July 27 at 6:00, Ends July 29 at 11am.
Green Bay Airport (GRB) Shuttles:
We will be providing a shuttle for campers and parents flying into Green Bay, picking up at Green Bay Airport (GRB) at 3:30, please schedule flights to arrive by 3:15 on Sunday, July 9th. The return shuttle for parents will arrive back in Green Bay Sunday evening after 8pm. We can recommend the Settle Inn-Airport in Green Bay. They have a free shuttle and they are located next to the airport.
We will also provide a shuttle to/from the Green Bay airport for parents and campers for the encampment, picking up at 4:30 on July 27th and dropping off at 1pm on July 29.
Please discuss/confirm arrangements with us before booking flights. Please schedule return flights at least an hour and a half after drop-off.
Please confirm when you are available for pickup or drop off so we can make our times tighter to your needs when it is possible.
Victory Academy for Boys
w4705 Wallace Road
Amberg, WI 54102
Call us - 715-759-5976
Father/Mentor/Son Encampment: Begins July 27 at 6:00, Ends July 29 at 11am.
Green Bay Airport (GRB) Shuttles:
We will be providing a shuttle for campers and parents flying into Green Bay, picking up at Green Bay Airport (GRB) at 3:30, please schedule flights to arrive by 3:15 on Sunday, July 9th. The return shuttle for parents will arrive back in Green Bay Sunday evening after 8pm. We can recommend the Settle Inn-Airport in Green Bay. They have a free shuttle and they are located next to the airport.
We will also provide a shuttle to/from the Green Bay airport for parents and campers for the encampment, picking up at 4:30 on July 27th and dropping off at 1pm on July 29.
Please discuss/confirm arrangements with us before booking flights. Please schedule return flights at least an hour and a half after drop-off.
Please confirm when you are available for pickup or drop off so we can make our times tighter to your needs when it is possible.
Correspondence Information
Saturday and Sunday are phone “connect with the outside world” days. Campers will have access to phones to call parents. Calls will be limited to 20 minutes so everyone can have access during their open time.
Parental Involvement
We know that we are just a part of the influence in the heart of a young man. Parents have been there for years and will be there for years to come. Part of our mission is to help parents prepare for greater influence in the life of their child when he returns home. We require dads (or mentor when dad is out of the picture) to attend the Father-Son Encampment during the last week of camp. That starts Thursday, July 27 at 6 p.m. with dinner and concludes July 29. There will be camping opportunities and a whitewater rafting trip. The Encampment will also have great food, both physically and spiritually. The final session ends on Saturday, July 29 at 11am.
We also have a booklet for parents that outlines the spiritual and character lessons that campers will be challenged with each day. We want each parent to follow along each day their son is at camp. Paired with that will be questions, readings, and assignments that will help parents understand what their sons are being taught. Our hope is that parents will use their booklet as a guide to do a 30-day follow-up program with their sons when he comes home. Please download and sign the parental agreement for registration.
We also have a booklet for parents that outlines the spiritual and character lessons that campers will be challenged with each day. We want each parent to follow along each day their son is at camp. Paired with that will be questions, readings, and assignments that will help parents understand what their sons are being taught. Our hope is that parents will use their booklet as a guide to do a 30-day follow-up program with their sons when he comes home. Please download and sign the parental agreement for registration.
Camper Conduct Information and Expectations
We are EXCITED for you to be here and though we know real growth can be a hard process, we are ready to help you grow spiritually and in character as you go through the challenges of camp. While the activities of camp will challenge you physically, this is not a boot camp or a program that is designed to “break” a person. Like any sport or activity that you want to learn and be good at, there are hours of practice and hard work to learn the sport and to become a great athlete. We want you to be challenged to pour your energy and thinking into learning and growing through all the fun adventure that will come your way at camp.
Our program is decidedly Christian. We want you to be ready for the spiritual challenge. Most days will include three spiritual challenges: morning devotions, afternoon “5 minute challenge,” evening chapel. The Christian virtues of character are the goals we are working toward and our core virtues include: respect, responsibility, self-control, and integrity.
What do we expect of you? We expect that you will do the same things we ask of ourselves as staff. There are two basic attitudes that will make your time at camp just flat-out amazing. First, embrace the challenges of each day by respecting others, taking responsibility, and exhibiting self-control and integrity. Secondly, engage your heart in the spiritual challenges by being passionate about Truth and learning how to apply Truth to your life.
Student Conduct
General Principles:
Please sign the agreement - Download here. (PS This is the same document as the parent agreement if you have already downloaded that above.)
Our program is decidedly Christian. We want you to be ready for the spiritual challenge. Most days will include three spiritual challenges: morning devotions, afternoon “5 minute challenge,” evening chapel. The Christian virtues of character are the goals we are working toward and our core virtues include: respect, responsibility, self-control, and integrity.
What do we expect of you? We expect that you will do the same things we ask of ourselves as staff. There are two basic attitudes that will make your time at camp just flat-out amazing. First, embrace the challenges of each day by respecting others, taking responsibility, and exhibiting self-control and integrity. Secondly, engage your heart in the spiritual challenges by being passionate about Truth and learning how to apply Truth to your life.
Student Conduct
General Principles:
- Respect:
- All people are to be addressed respectfully at all times.
- All communication should be kind and building.
- All conflict should be resolved biblically, with relational restoration being the goal.
- Obedience: do what authorities say should be done
- Responsibility:
- Take responsibility for all of your actions.
- Do with diligence.
- Take initiative.
- Follow through to completion.
- Participate whole-heartedly in all activities.
- Take care of personal areas and areas that impact those around you.
Please sign the agreement - Download here. (PS This is the same document as the parent agreement if you have already downloaded that above.)
Items to Bring for Camp
Campers must bring the following items and have each item marked with initials with permanent marker. Bring ONLY these items. Any excess or unnecessary items will be sent home with parent. Because he will do laundry each weekend only one week of clothes is needed.
***Please pack everything into a maximum of (2) large duffle bags or suitcases. The exception is that the sleeping bag and backpack can be separate.***
Once the camper arrives at Wildheart, we will assign additional personal gear to each guy for the remainder of camp. Wildheart will provide all backpacking gear that the camper does not already have. The camp will also provide a “cantina” for snacks, so campers can bring spending money to purchase these extra snacks.**
Experience has taught us that we just have to say this: Some specific examples of clothing that are not allowed at Wildheart (again, it’s not that people who wear such are wicked, evil and therefore terrible people; we just set as clear a line as we can in a very broad area): clothing that is vividly marked with logos of companies that have taken a stand on issues in a decidedly anti-Christian way (i.e. Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch, Tommy Hilfiger, alcohol beverage companies, Tapout, Zoo York, etc.) Unacceptable attire would include attire that either looks sloppy, dirty, or identifying with a specific subculture or group that is anti-Christian in what it promotes. Examples would be ragged, ripped, baggy, gothic, or grunge style clothing, flat-brimmed hats or beanies, studded belts, skinny jeans, etc.
Clothing:
*Note that each camper will receive 5 camp team t-shirts for everyday wear.
General:
***Please pack everything into a maximum of (2) large duffle bags or suitcases. The exception is that the sleeping bag and backpack can be separate.***
Things to leave at home:
**Spending Money? When going on excursions campers may want to purchase a snack along the way, so bring a few bucks along. Money will be checked in and distributed when an opportunity to spend is available.
You can download this list to print by clicking here.
***Please pack everything into a maximum of (2) large duffle bags or suitcases. The exception is that the sleeping bag and backpack can be separate.***
Once the camper arrives at Wildheart, we will assign additional personal gear to each guy for the remainder of camp. Wildheart will provide all backpacking gear that the camper does not already have. The camp will also provide a “cantina” for snacks, so campers can bring spending money to purchase these extra snacks.**
Experience has taught us that we just have to say this: Some specific examples of clothing that are not allowed at Wildheart (again, it’s not that people who wear such are wicked, evil and therefore terrible people; we just set as clear a line as we can in a very broad area): clothing that is vividly marked with logos of companies that have taken a stand on issues in a decidedly anti-Christian way (i.e. Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch, Tommy Hilfiger, alcohol beverage companies, Tapout, Zoo York, etc.) Unacceptable attire would include attire that either looks sloppy, dirty, or identifying with a specific subculture or group that is anti-Christian in what it promotes. Examples would be ragged, ripped, baggy, gothic, or grunge style clothing, flat-brimmed hats or beanies, studded belts, skinny jeans, etc.
Clothing:
*Note that each camper will receive 5 camp team t-shirts for everyday wear.
- 3 t-shirts (for the weekends)
- 1 Light jacket or Hoodie/sweatshirt
- 1 long-sleeved shirt as nights can get down in the low 40’s
- 6 combination of shorts and pants
- (at least 2 pair of pants)
- 1 pair of Khaki’s and 1 collared shirt for church
- 7 pairs of underwear
- 8 pairs of socks
- Hiking boots (over the ankle)
- 1 pair of running/athletic shoes
- 1 pair of water shoes
- 1 pair shower shoes (flip-flops or slides)
- Swimming trunks
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Cap/hat (optional)
- 1 pair leather workgloves
General:
- Bible (for memorizing we use ESV-English Standard Version, which we can supply)
- 2 writing pens
- Pocketknife or sheath knife
- 2 bath towels and optional washcloths
- Sleeping bag (a backpacking sleeping bag is available for purchase for $80) *see enrollment form
- Sleeping pad
- Flash light
- Compass (optional)
- Daypack backpack (book-bag size for day hikes)
- Backpacking pack—large enough for a 3-day trip (we will provide one if you don’t have one)
- Pillow
- 1-2 canteens or water bottles (sealable/leakproof)
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, soap, shampoo, etc.)
- 2 cans-Bug repellant
- Personal Medication- (to be checked in to staff)
***Please pack everything into a maximum of (2) large duffle bags or suitcases. The exception is that the sleeping bag and backpack can be separate.***
Things to leave at home:
- Jewelry-including piercing jewelry.
- Electronics-phones, I-pods, etc.
- Illegal substances-drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, etc.
- Magazines, books, etc.-(We have a library for recreational reading on the weekends!)
- Food-snacks, drinks, candy
**Spending Money? When going on excursions campers may want to purchase a snack along the way, so bring a few bucks along. Money will be checked in and distributed when an opportunity to spend is available.
You can download this list to print by clicking here.
Medical Information and Release Forms
A current (within the year) physical examination must be performed prior to arrival, and pertinent medical records should be sent to Wildheart. Each boy must be free of all contagious diseases, including venereal diseases.
Health/Accident insurance is required and policy information must be on file with us at time of enrollment.
Medication: All medications and supplements must be stored and dispensed by Wildheart staff. Any special medical needs/accommodations must be discussed with Wildheart staff prior to acceptance.
Medical Release: We must have on file a notarized medical release, legal release, and photo use release.
Download the form here.
Health/Accident insurance is required and policy information must be on file with us at time of enrollment.
Medication: All medications and supplements must be stored and dispensed by Wildheart staff. Any special medical needs/accommodations must be discussed with Wildheart staff prior to acceptance.
Medical Release: We must have on file a notarized medical release, legal release, and photo use release.
Download the form here.