Summer Camp

Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week campers will gain knowledge about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are.

Registration for Summer Camp 2023 will open in January

2023 Summer Camp Dates

Session 1: (Gluten-Free) June 11-16

Session 2: (LGBTQ2S+) June 18-23

Session 3: June 25-30

Session 4: July 2-7

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Summer Adventure (Ages 10-17)

Take classic camp activities to the next level! Summer Adventure is filled with the classic camp experience, and offers a broad range of activities from active to creative every day. This session is for all campers, or anyone who loves to try it all! Campers will get to know camp life, meet new friends and explore all Camp Waluhili has to offer as they choose each day from several different activities. Summer Adventure helps campers identify their camp SPARKS so they can focus on a specific skill set in the future.

$425

Counselor In Training Program

(Going into junior year of High School for CIT 1 and senior year for CIT 2)

The two-year, Counselor in Training (CIT) leadership program prepares older youth to apply for staff positions in the future. CITs join a long tradition of dedicated high school youth who love Camp Waluhili. They create unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships as they learn leadership and youth development skills.

As a CIT 1 you will strengthen your leadership skills and learn about camp operations, health and safety, and implementing quality programs. Each CIT receives a handbook filled with activities and information to help them become mentors to younger youth. CIT 1 campers visit other camps to learn leadership methods.

As a CIT 2 you will apply knowledge learned in CIT 1 while completing apprenticeships around camp. CIT 2 campers assist program areas and live in a cabin with younger campers to experience first-hand how camp staff makes a difference in the lives of children. This experience serves as a great résumé builder for future leadership opportunities, including application for camp staff positions.

*All CIT participants must attend two separate, consecutive weeks, returning home over the weekend break. CIT 1 attend Sessions 2 & 3. CIT 2 attend Sessions 1 & 2.

$725

Campership

Thanks to our many donors, Camp Fire offers a limited number of Camperships, camp scholarships, each year to youth who want to attend camp and need financial assistance. Due to the high request rate, full Camperships are not awarded. To apply for a Campership, click the "I am interested in receiving a Campership" button on the camp registration and answer the questions. The $35 deposit is also due at the time of registration. After Camperships are awarded (beginning in the late Spring), the remaining balance must be paid 10 business days before the camp session begins. If the Campership amount is not awarded, and your child cannot attend camp, the deposit is fully-refundable if you notify us 10 days prior to your child's session.

Discounts

Camp Fire Green Country is happy to offer three types of discounts, explained below.

Club Participant: 50% off for all registered, current club members
Sibling: $35 off for each sibling registered after the first
Referral: $35 off your oldest child's registration for every person who lists your name for how they heard about Camp Waluhili, up to 10 referrals.

The $35 deposit is due at the time of registration and any discounts will be applied to the remaining amount. Discounts may not be combined. Instead, the discount of the highest value will be applied if you are eligible to receive multiple discounts. Campership eligibility is not altered by any discounts you receive, so be sure to click "I am interested in receiving a Campership" if you plan to apply.

Pay Campers Balance

If you need to make a payment follow the link to our Pay Pal.

FAQ'S

How will COVID-19 impact Summer Camp 2023?

-COVID-19, and it’s variants, have continued to disrupt our daily lives into 2022. Last summer we were able to provide a very safe, albeit different, experience for all of our campers with no known infections throughout the summer. We were able to do this by following the guidance set by the CDC and ACA and with the cooperation of all our campers and their families. This summer we will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and ACA. They have not yet released their suggestions for Summer Camps, but as soon as they do we will pass the information and our plan on to you.

What should my camper bring to camp?

-Our camper packing list is a great resource when packing! We have found that when you and your camper pack together it increases their responsibility for their own belongings and helps them know exactly what they have at camp. It also prevents campers from bringing inappropriate or prohibited items to camp.

What will my camper be doing all day?

-A typical day at camp begins around 7:30 AM. Campers and staff will eat breakfast together and then join their groups for the morning activities. Lunch is around 12. After lunch they will have rest hour and swim time followed by dinner and an all camp activity. Detailed schedule varies based on specialty session chosen.

Can my camper have their cell phone?

-No. To support our staff member’s efforts to build a camp community, we request parents and campers to leave cell phones and other electronic devices at home. If seen, camp staff collect them, turn them off, secure them in the camp office, and return the items to parents at check out. See the full explanation here.

How will I communicate with my camper throughout the week?

-Campers can receive mail and emails throughout the week. In case of emergency, parents and guardians are provided with appropriate phone numbers and contact information. See our parent info sheet for more details.

What are Kapers?

-Camp Waluhili emphasizes community responsibility to all campers and staff. Kapers, or chores, are done as a group to keep the cabin and community spaces clean. To learn about Kapers see our parent info sheet.

What is your staff training?

Camp staff are background checked and trained in first aid, CPR, life guarding and across Camp Fire's youth development methodology. Additionally, all staff leading activities, such as pool time, rappelling, water front, archery, and shooting sports are trained and skill checked in their program areas. Camp Fire is accredited by the American Camp Association to meet national standards for health, safety, and program quality.

What is the Trading post?

Campers will visit the Trading Post, or camp general store, everyday and are able to purchase one can of soda/snow cone and one package of candy/snack each day. The Trading Post also sells items such as t-shirts, sunglasses, water bottles and stuffed animals ranging in price from $2-$10. Our parent info sheet has more information.

Make New Friends

Campers participate in special sessions each morning and spend the afternoons and evenings with their cabin. Meals, pool time, and "all camp activities" provide your camper the opportunity to interact with other youth who are different ages, genders, and have different interests and backgrounds. There are endless opportunities to build new friendships with others while doing new things your camper loves. They are sure to create meaningful, lasting friendships while at camp!

Work at Camp

Camp Fire Green Country is looking for fun and energetic people who are excited about working to provide a life changing summer for the leaders of the future. Camp Waluhili is a residential camp located in Eastern Oklahoma on 220 acres on Ft Gibson Lake. We focus our campers’ experiences on building friendships and leadership skills, self-confidence, an appreciation for the outdoors, and an awareness of community responsibility – all in an inclusive environment. Camp staff achieve this by promoting active learning within small groups while progressively challenging campers as they grow older and gain experience.

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