2008 Resident Camp Info & Fees

Camp Waluhili Resident Camp 

You want your child to be happy, to have fun... and to reach his or her potential. So do we! Camp Waluhili is a great camp where caring staff provide the attention, safety, respect and empowerment necessary for children to believe in themselves and their future. A diverse group of children come together, experiencing acceptance for who they are. Respecting others and valuing the interrelationships of all living things are vital to the camp experience. Camp Waluhili is a safe place where all children can develop skills and pursue personal interests with the support and encouragement of everyone around them. Kids love Camp Waluhili. We welcome your child or children... and look forward to helping them grow!

Waluhili offers camping based on Camp Fire USA's philosophy. Camp Fire emphasizes a child-centered approach and utilizes small groups, individual attention and acceptance of differences. Programs focus on outdoor appreciation, democratic group living, non-competitive sports, skill development, concern for others, fun and friendship.

Our staff members are trained to offer quality and exciting programs in a safe and healthy environment. With an adult to camper ratio of 1 to 8, the Camp Waluhili administration assures adult supervision and care for all youth attending resident camp at all times. The American Camp Association (ACA) has consistently accredited Camp Waluhili throughout the years. An ACA team verifies full compliance by the Green Country Council with more than 300 nationally recognized industry standards.

Camp Waluhili, located just north of Wagoner, OK., on the scenic shores of Lake Ft. Gibson, has been a great place for boys and girls ages 8 to 17 to grow since 1949. Waluhili’s 219 acres of forest and lake shoreline offer a wide variety of areas for creative programs and adventures for Camp Fire's summer resident campers.

2008 Resident Camp Session Dates and Programs!

The following chart lists session dates and programs offered for the upcoming 2008 camping season. 

Session 1 June 8-14	Session 2 June 15-21	Session 3 June 22-28	Session 4 June 29-July 2	Session 5 July 6-12
All Around Camp	All Around Camp	All Around Camp	All Around Water	All Around Camp
Paddlers	Lake Voyagers	River Rats	Wranglers	Wranglers
Trailblazers	Explorers	Survivors	Imaginators	Deck Hands
Stompers	Water Otters	Water Olympians	Day Campers (Mon	Mud Puppies
Climbers	Adventurers	Cliff Hangers	to Wed only)	Sharpshooters
CIT I	CIT I	CIT-IT	CIT II	CIT II

Counselor In Training (CIT) Programs

The CIT program is a three-year camp leadership program to help prepare youth to become a resident camp counselor.  CIT I must be satisfactorily completed before progressing to  CIT II.  The program consists of  leadership, child development, camp responsibilities, and counseling skills.  CIT's work closely with counselors in a structured mentorship program that may lead to future job opportunities.  CIT-IT is one week in length.  CIT I and CIT II are two weeks in length.  Participants must apply and be selected for the CIT II program.

• CIT I - June 8-June 21, 2008

• CIT II - June 29-July 12, 2008

• CIT-IT - June 22-18, 2008

CIT I and CIT II may be completed in the same year.

Resident Camp Program Descriptions

Traditional Camp Programs: Campers enrolled in traditional camp programs are placed in cabins with their age group and gender. There they can plan, pick and choose a variety of great camp activities. Traditional camp programs include Mini Campers and All Around Campers.

Specialty Programs and Off-Camp Treks:  If a child has been to camp one or more times, “special” programs and treks are offered that expand on experiences from the more traditional camp programs. Programs include horses, water sports, outdoor skills, campouts, off-camp treks and more. These programs open up a whole new world of experiences for campers looking for a specific type of camp activity. 

All Around Campers     
Grade 3 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

Just like the name, this session is definitely “all around camp”. Campers will have the opportunity to try out arts and crafts, boating, swimming, rappelling, archery, hiking, singing, shooting sports, cookouts and much more (some activities are age appropriate). Making new friends and great experiences awaits you at Camp Waluhili.

All Around Water     
Grade 3 and up
Fee:  $180/$160

Just like the name, this session is definitely “all around water”. Campers will have the opportunity to boat, swimming, and do all sorts of water related activities.  The theme this week is Hawaiian and that means beaches, cookouts, hulas and more.

Imaginators     
Entering grade 4 and up
Fee:  $180/$160

Focus is on using your imagination to create unique masterpieces.  Use all sorts of materials - man made and natural to build, create, construct and have a blast while doing some of the other camp activities while at camp.

Paddlers     
Entering grade 6 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

Spend time perfecting canoe or kayak skills plus participate in regular camp activities. Then castoff for an overnight canoe/kayak trip.  While camped on the shores of Ft. Gibson Lake you’ll cook, play in the water, all while staying cool.

Water Otters     
Entering grade 5 and up
Fee:  $305/$280

Stay cool in the pool, float lots of boats, fish, slip and slide, learn about water conservation, take a trip to a water park and play water games. These are just a few ways you’ll stay cool!

Lake Voyagers    
Entering grade 8 and up
Fee:  $310/$285

Master the art of canoeing.  Then pack up, load up and we’ll take you to where you’ll begin your 3 night, 4 day paddling trip back to Camp Waluhili.   Primitive camping skills needed.

River Rats    
Entering grade 9 and up                                 
Fee:  $325/$300

This is the ultimate trip!  After a review of canoe skills, you’ll leave for a 5 day canoe trip on an awesome river in Arkansas. Primitive camping skills needed.

Explorers     
Entering grade 5 and up                                 
Fee:  $300/$275

Brush up on your existing outdoor skills and learn more.  A great way to get ready to go on off-site treks involving camping skills.  Participate in boating, swimming, and all camp activities.

Trailblazers     
Entering grade 5 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

Part of your days will be spent exploring outdoor skills.  Build fires, use a compass and map, sleep overnight in a tent, lash, whittle and more.  Participate in boating, swimming, and all camp activities.

Stompers     
Entering grade 6 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

Constant motion! That’s what you’ll be in all week as you delve into the world of dance, cheering and other forms of motion.  From hip hop to line dancing, cheerleading and pompoms, combine all that action with regular camp activities for a fast paced week full of fun.

Wranglers  (Short Session)   
Entering grade 5 and up
Fee:  $250/$230

Have you ever fallen in love with a horse?  It happens at Wrangler camp! With a riding specialist at Camp Takatoka you’ll learn to work with horses while perfecting your riding skills;  Riders are divided according to experience level. Back at camp, do horse related activities plus regular camp program.

Wranglers     
Entering grade 6 and up
Fee:  $425/$400

Work with a riding specialist at Camp Takatoka where you’ll be comfortable working with horses; learn to control your horse at a walk, trot and on the trail.  Riders are divided according to experience level. Back at camp, do horse related activities plus regular camp program.

Survivors     
Entering grade 7 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

Set up and live in a remote campsite. Cook meals over a fire, sleep under the stars, in a tent or build a shelter.  Learn low-impact camping, sample edible plants, lash tables and explore the wilds of Camp Waluhili. 

Mud Puppies     
Entering grade 7 and up
Fee:  $325/$300

Experience the cool side of summer!  Hike to a gigantic shelter cave sandwiched between two mountains, stand under a dripping waterfall in another cave, and spend hours exploring a cave that used to hold dances on hot summer nights.  Learn about cave habitats, bats, critters and rescue techniques while exploring several wild caves in Oklahoma

Deck Hands     
Entering grade 5 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

For everyone who loves to be on, around, and in the water, deck hands will experience canoeing, kayaking, sailboarding and a lot more fun activities in the lake.

Adventurers     
Entering grade 7 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

For the outdoor enthusiast, try all sorts of activities like climbing a wall and zipping down a wire, participating in an orienteering meet, learn to geocach and more.

Sharpshooters     
Entering grade 5 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

Archery, BB's, target rifles, and tomahawks. Master all these great shooting sports and then some plus do a lot of regular camp activities.

Cliff Hangers     
Entering grade 8 and up
Fee:  $325/$300

For campers with previous rappelling experience, brush up at Waluhili then head out to Arkansas to rappel and climb.  

Water Olympians      
Entering grade 5 and up
Fee:  $300/$275

This wet and wild program is all WATER! From synchronized swimming, water polo, to water volleyball and special boating activities - you’ll live on, in or around the water.

Climbers    
Entering grade 7 and up
Fee:  $310/$285

Experience the thrill of climbing and rappelling.  Learn to set up a rappel, how to belay and perfect your climbing and rappelling skills. Once you’ve mastered the ropes, head to taller cliffs on a two night overnight trip.

Day Camp     
Entering grade 1 through 5
Fee:  $75/$65

Great for youth wanting a taste of camp, but just for the day!  Hike, swim, fish, boat, do crafts and experience the great outdoors! This Day Camp is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only.  Plans are in the works for maybe providing transportation from the Wagoner Wal-Mart.  More information will be available soon on transportation.

CIT-IT (Counselor in Training - In Training)     
Entering grade 10 and up  
Fee:  $300/$275

CIT-IT is a one week program to help prepare youth to become confident in their abilities to teach outdoor living skills to younger campers.  Youth will review all outdoor living skills including tent camping, fire building, outdoor cooking, lashing, knots, knives, maps and compasses.  They will also learn camp songs and games to sing and play with younger campers.  The is a great lead in to the CIT leadership program.  Return the Camp Waluhili registration form to attend the CIT-IT program.

CIT I     
Entering grade 11 or 12  
Fee:  $550/$450

CIT I focuses on the aspects of camp operation: administration, the camper, health and safety, leadership, planning and programming, and skill practice.  The CIT’s tour several other camps in the area for the purpose of experiencing different programs and ideas.  A work service project will be completed to help the camp.  Return the Camp Waluhili registration form to attend the CIT I program.

CIT II     
Entering grade 12  
Fee:  $500/$400

CIT II builds on previous experiences.  They also have the chance to complete a permanent service project for the camp.  The last week of the course includes a supervised “live-in” practical experience with a cabin group as well as practicing leadership skills by being an assistant to an instructor in one or more of the specialty sessions.  Return the Camp Waluhili registration form and the CIT II application to be considered for this program.  Youth will receive a notification letter of their acceptance.   Prerequisites:   Successful completion of CIT I program.

Explanation of Fees

Sample: $300/275
1st fee listed   = Camp Fee
2nd fee listed  = Camp Fire USA Fair Share Seller Fee

Click here for registration information and form.

Fair Share Discount, Candy Credit, QSP Bucks

Members participating in the annual candy sale can earn a "Fair Share Discount" to attend as many camping opportunities as they desire at a reduced fee. Candy Cash and QSP Bucks also can be used to pay camp fees or can be transferred to the camp trading post.

Camp Waluhili Open House!

The public is invited to visit Camp Waluhili between 11 am and 2 pm on Saturday, April 12 or May 10.  Tour the camp, meet camp staff and enjoy the day with us as we answer all your camp questions!  Better yet, pack a sack lunch and find a spot for the perfect picnic. Call the Camp Fire office for directions to the camp at 918-592-2267.