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FAQ's
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INFORMATION
What is
First,
Second and
Third Circle
Camp?
First
Circle Camp
is our introduction to wilderness survival training. This camp is
for the beginning adventurer, as well as for the experienced outdoor
man or woman who wishes to learn and apply primitive survival
skills in the wilderness. The successive
Second,
Third and
Fourth Circle
~ Rites of Passage, bring you full circle in the Sacred
Circle of Life with each camp increasing your confidence, knowledge
and skill. For more information go
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Who may attend
Circle Camps?
ADULTS only, 18 and older. We limit
attendance from 4 to 12 students per class, offering
you a more personal and exclusive camp experience.
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What is
THE EDGE? If you
have been looking for a camp to rival Man vs. Wild, now is
your chance.
THE
EDGE is an extreme adventure camp that
will challenge you mentally and physically.
Who may attend
THE EDGE?
ADULTS only, 18 and older. Attendance
is limited to 8 participants.
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What is a
Mini Camp?
Mini Camp
is a quick version of survival techniques often using more
modern applications rather than primitive. Flint and steel for
friction fire rather than a bow drill, etc.
Who may attend
Mini Camp?
ADULTS only, 18 and older. We limit
attendance to 10 participants.
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What is a
Custom Camp? It
is anything you want it to be within the parameters of Lifesong
Adventures' philosophy. It can be one person or more.
We do limit depending on the request. Corporate consultations
on site are not limited.
Who may attend
Custom Camps?
ANYONE. Attendance is not limited for custom camps.
These are basically "design" your own.
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What is
Family Camp?
Family Camp is for the family who likes to rough it.
Our camps are primitive with tents and sleeping bags,
no cabins with running water or electricity. It is a great
opportunity for children and adults alike to
experience the wilderness with games, crafts, wildlife
observation, and lots of fun!
Who may attend
Family Camp?
Children between the ages of 9 and 13 with one
adult, parent or guardian. We limit
attendance from 4 to 8 families.
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What is
Teen Camp? We are
not a boot camp for teens. We are a wilderness
survival and educational camp for teens
with a lot of diversity. Teens not only learn about
survival, but what it takes to be a team. There are
individual challenges and also team challenges and teens
develop leadership skills and encourage and support one
another.
Who may attend
Teen Camp?
We offer one co-ed camp for teens. Ages 16-17. We
limit attendance
from 4 to 10 teens per camp.
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What is Starter
and Advanced Backpacking Camp?
It is for the adventurer who wants to learn the fundamentals
of backpacking from one day to over a week in duration.
We cover equipment, cooking and food, water, clothing and footwear,
navigation, terrain and climate. You will go on day hikes
away from camp in starter backpacking and an overnight
in advanced camp.
Who may attend
Backpacking Camp?
Anyone over the age of 15. You must be in good physical
condition to attend. For advanced campers it will be
necessary for you to have a physicians release and be able to carry
a backpack appropriate to your physical capacity.
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What does it mean to be an
Apprentice/Instructor? It is an
opportunity to learn primitive skills and their application
along with more modern techniques for survival and how to run
a wilderness survival camp.
Who may apply to be an Apprentice?
Adults 18 and older. You do not need experience to
attend, just
enthusiasm and drive.
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What experience or condition do I have to
be in to attend any camp? Students are
NOT required to have any outdoor experience to attend our
regular camps or to be in great shape, with the exception of our
THE
EDGE which requires a physicians release. This is
not a boot camp, though exercising lightly and walking
everyday before your camp date will increase your comfort throughout
the whole experience. If you have never camped before, please don't
worry, you are in for a real treat
Where are the camps located?
The 2009 season will be predominately held in our Northern
California camp location. These are semi-remote areas in the rugged
Siskiyou Mountains near MT Shasta, CA.
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How do I get to camp?
If you plan to travel by air,
there is an airport nearby in Medford, OR, where we will pick you
up.
http://www.oregon.com/transportation/medford_airport.cfm
Roundtrip shuttle service from the Medford airport is $75.
You may also travel by train or Greyhound Bus Lines which
brings you right into the MT Shasta area. Roundtrip shuttle service
from the Bus or Train station is free. The STAGE or Siskiyou
Transit and General Express home page is:
http://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/dpw/transportation.htm
We are more than happy to help you
make travel arrangements, just go to the
contact
page and send us an email or give us a call at
530-859-0539.
What will the weather be like?
Camps are at high elevations and during several seasons.
For
this reason we encourage you to go to the following link
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
for up to date information
concerning localized weather. Generally we experience mild
temperatures during the day and cooler temperatures at night.
What do I need to bring to camp?
Upon receipt of your registration and full tuition payment we
will mail you a confirmation packet, which includes a
health form, liability waiver, camp location map, and an itemized list of gear
for you to bring to camp. The list will include such items as:
camera, notebook, day pack etc. to help make your experience
more comfortable and enjoyable. A tent and sleeping
bag is required for all courses unless otherwise stated. If you do
not possess this equipment, other options are available, please
contact
us.
Do you provide meals for me at camp?
"Yes we do!" We provide excellent wholesome
organic
and free range foods for each camp. The majority of your meals will consist of
rice, pasta,
soup, eggs, whole grain cereal, tortillas/bread, fruit, vegetables, tea, coffee, and
hot chocolate of course. We do offer meat and fish when
possible, but due to the difficulty of storing easily perishable foods in remote camp settings, we
provide a generally vegetarian fare. We take pride in our food
at camp, it is always delicious, even down to the "worm" soup!
Just kidding! Our cooking is done over barbecue, propane stoves, and
with Dutch ovens.
The exception to this is our MINI CAMPS. We do not provide meals, but we
do send you a list of convenient food items. A cooking area
and dish washing station will be provided.
Drinking water is available during all camps at all times.
What Lifesong Wilderness Adventures is NOT.
We are not a religious organization. We are a
nature based organization and our instruction is about wilderness survival.
During camp we discuss and teach indigenous peoples primitive skills
and techniques and spirituality. We also include modern technology like using a map
and compass.
REGISTRATION
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PAYMENT POLICY
How do I register and pay for a Lifesong course using a
check, money order or travelers check?
Go to the camp page of your choice and follow the easy
step by step payment method. That's all there is to it!
Make sure and give us a at call
530-859-0539
so we know your application is on the way. We're always available to
help with any questions you may have.
How do I
register and pay for a Lifesong Camp using a Credit Card?
Go to any camp page and use the ADD TO CART button. This is a
secure payment through Pay Pal. You are
NOT required to obtain a Pay Pal
account to complete your purchase.
PAYMENT POLICY:
All Camp tuition is due 15 days
prior to the first day of camp.
To insure and hold a
reservation for your camp date and location, we suggest you register as early
as possible.
If you miss the deadline
and wish to inquire about camp availability please
contact us.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice and are guaranteed at the time your tuition is accepted.
CANCELLATION
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POLICY
CANCELLATION
POLICY: All camp tuition fees are non-refundable.
However, we are happy to apply the tuition for camps one year from
the date of registration towards another camp, minus a $100
cancellation fee.
NO refunds or transfer of tuition fees for
Custom Camps can be given.
Participants who are
required to leave a camp, for any reason after it has
begun, will not be entitled to a refund.
Mark Wienert, Jr., reserves the right to cancel any camp, at any
time, for any reason. In this case a full refund will be given.
DISCOUNT POLICY:
Any applicable discounts will be credited to you at the end of each course
completed.
Lifesong Wilderness Adventures is not responsible for
airfare or any other
transportation cost
incurred by a
student whether or not a camp is cancelled.
Please read and retain a copy
of our Payment, Cancellation, and
Refund policies.
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