The 2012 Summer Camp season is almost here.
The 2012 camp dates for each session are listed here.The fees cover all lodging, meals, supervision, and programs while at camp. Also included are all craft supplies, daily snacks and drinks, and all special camp events.
If you have any questions about your camper's registration, camp fee, balance due, or program, telephone the camp office on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (812) 597-4241 or (800) 786-2267 or E-mail us at reservations@waycrosscenter.org.
Daily adventure activities are chosen by cabin groups, these activities include swimming, canoeing, mountain and trail biking, climbing wall and zip line, creek hikes, arts and crafts and archery as well as outdoor overnight campfires under the stars on the upper hill areas. Each cabin is encouraged to experience all of the activities throughout the week. Different cabins team together to form larger adventure groups creating stronger fellowship bonds. With adventure camp, youth are given many opportunities to develop good social ethics among peers as well as teamwork and leadership skills.
Learn to develop necessary skills for future leadership roles in a camp setting. Understand a counselor’s role in taking initiative, in decision making and in group leadership. Review and understand associated duties and responsibilities.
Learn how to set and attain group goals and identify personal strengths and talents that contribute to a well-balanced team of leaders. The low ropes experiential course and the climbing tower and zip line help to instill personal growth and confidence as well as teach teamwork.
A 4 day shorter session for younger campers who need to get acquainted with Waycross and feel comfortable with camping away from home. Included are many of the traditional activities. By day, counselors introduce campers to nature during wooded hikes, creek hikes and trips to the Enchanted Forest. At night, children sleep in assigned cabins with counselors in attendance. Afternoon swimming, arts and crafts and fun and games make Waycross a wonderful, home away from home, experience.
This session also coincides with Women's Week where guests may bring their kindergarten and preschool aged children to experience Waycross for the first time. Mothers stay with other women at the Conference Center for spiritual building sessions and craft projects while their children "join in the fun" with camp adventures. These youngest campers return to mom for help with every meal and at nighttime.
In 2011 we will canoe on the Blue River in Southern Indiana and explore caving with experienced guides. The session starts at Waycross, where campers will learn primitive camping and paddling skills. Explore the wonders of creation while experiencing the bonds of an outdoor community. This adventure will take the group to primitive campsites where meals are cooked on outdoor stoves and campfires. Tents are pitched under the open starry night. Paddle Hard, Life is Short!
Learn to develop the skills of the Servant Leader in outreach mission work through community service projects. Utilize your personal strengths and talents working side-by-side with others performing real community service projects for those in need. Past ventures have induced providing assistance for nursing homes, humane societies and Hurricane Katrina.
This year’s venture will include assisting several local and regional community organizations. We form a special community life at Hickory Hill Retreat House and make use of our camp recreational resources. All will share a sense of personal accomplishment by completing large tasks through teamwork and heartfelt spiritual growth from the joy of helping others .
