Sure Foot Explorers Camp
9-13 year olds
An adventure just for tweens! For the first half of this 4-day camp, tweens will gather for day hikes and skills-building activities, learning the ins and outs of knot tying, fire building, and orienteering. Then, Explorers will apply their new skills over a 2-day-1-night camping trip. Adult guides (male and female) will provide opportunities for wilderness exploration, river swims, campfires, and reflection time. All camping gear and food (including s’mores!) is provided by Sure Foot Adventures.
When: June 21 - 24, 2010 (Monday - Thursday)
Monday, June 21, 2010, 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday-Thursday, June 23-24, 2010: Overnight Camping Trip
Where: Day Camp (Tuesday & Wednesday) in Decatur, GA. Overnight camping (Thursday & Friday) in the North Georgia Mountains, near the Chattooga River.
Fee: $365/participant
or 
FAQ:
- What meals are provided? Sure Foot Adventures provides nutritious lunches on Monday and Tuesday, lunch and dinner on Wednesday, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday.
- What will we eat? Sure Foot Adventures specializes in gourmet backcountry meals. We can cater to most diets, and are particularly vegetarian-friendly. We have lots of experience with picky eaters, too. On Tuesday, our group will decide our menu for the camping trip and we’ll prepare and pack for the trip on Tuesday. View our Food Options list for some examples of Sure Foot meals.
Does my child need special equipment? Everything on our gear list is either provided by Sure Foot Adventures or is common and probably found in your closet. Though high-tech synthetic wicking materials are our favorites, we’ll help you design a camping wardrobe from what your family already owns.
- What’s activities will we be doing during the Day Camp on Monday & Tuesday? We will be learning outdoors skills including map-reading, orienteering, knot-tying, shelter-building, fire-building, camp cooking, plant identification, and other skills. We will also plan our meals, gear, and activities for our Wed-Thurs camping trip. Each day includes storytelling and a day hike.
- What if it rains? Sure Foot guides carry an enormous green tarp that they’ll pitch at our campsite. In the case of rain, we’ll be able to play games and read books under the tarp. But day hikes and creek walks are particularly fun in the rain. Since we’ll all have rain jackets or ponchos, the weather may be sloppy, but we’ll be able to stay relatively dry and enjoy ourselves. On Monday & Tuesday, we’ll have the option of being indoors part of the day. However, expect to be outdoors and having fun no matter the weather.
- What will our sleeping arrangements be? Sure Foot Adventures’ tents are fully waterproof, seam-sealed, Kelty backpacking tents. Boys and girls have separate tents, and each child will be sharing sleeping quarters with 2 or 3 other campers. We provide foam sleeping pads and 20°-rated sleeping bags.
- How will we get to our campsite? We will pack all of our gear into backpacks (provided) and walk 1/4 mile to our campsite alongside a creek. Sure Foot guides will help campers pack on Wednesday and ensure that your kids only carry what they’re able to.
