Summer Camps

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Exercise! Music! Nature! Waterfalls! Trail Songs! Group Activities! Friendship!

Day 1 Details: Lord Hill Park River Trail

The destination for this wooded hike is the Snohomish River. We will set up a roped off area in the shallows of the river for splashing and exploring!
Drop off 9:15-9:30 (9:50 DEPART) 12921 150th St SE, Snohomish, WA 98290
Pick Up 3:15-3:30PM (3:10 PM ARRIVAL) Same.
Hike Length: 4.75 miles Vertical Feet: 600ft
Music Lessons: Making rhythms and music while walking. Practicing the G,C,D,A chords with feeling!
Songs: Wagon Wheel, Wildflowers
Nature Lessons: Tree and Plant Identification, Parts of a tree and how they differ in species. Following a watershed from a spring to a pond to a stream to a river! Exploring a Beaver Dam.

Day 2 Details: Thomas's Eddy River Trail

The destination for this wooded hike is the Snohomish River. This area has a huge beach and a naturally isolated and shallow area of the river for splashing and exploring!
Drop off 9:15-9:30 (9:50 DEPART) 14913 Connelly Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296 Bob Heirman Park at Thomas' Eddy
Pick Up 3:15-3:30PM (3:10 PM ARRIVAL) Same.
Hike Length: 3 miles Vertical Feet: 75 ft
Music Lessons: Singing in a round. Harmony. Rhythm Games and Bucket Drums!
Songs: Uptown Funk (Bucket Drum), Old Town Road (Combined), You Are My Sunshine
Nature Lessons: The Life of the Salmon, The Tides of the River, The Life of the Bald Eagle!

Day 3 Details: Explorer Falls Waterfall Trail

The destination for this wooded hike is Explorer Falls, part of the Skykomish watershed. This area has small pools and a splashing stream and the kids can get right in the waterfall!
Drop off 9:15-9:30 (9:50 DEPART) Lake Roesiger. The end of Monroe Camp Road (signed for Camp Brinkley) and turn right. Follow the paved road to it's end at a gate in another 2.3 miles.
Pick Up 3:15-3:30PM (3:10 PM ARRIVAL) Same.
Hike Length: 4.25 miles Vertical Feet: 50 ft
Music Lessons: Ensemble singing. Rhythmic movement. Singing Like Nobody's Watching!
Songs: Photograph, Shake It Off
Nature Lessons: Plant Identification, Salamanders and Frogs, Waterfalls, Seasonal Streams

Day 4 Details: Centennial Rail Trail

The destination for this suburban hike along the Pilchick River is Cady Park in Snohomish. We will stop by a large sandy area on the Pilchuck River perfect for splashing and organized games on the way. Campers will rehearse all of the songs we have learned up to this point! Students will have the opportunity to stop by a Shaved Ice Stand at lunch!
Drop off 9:15-9:30 (9:50 DEPART) Machias Centennial Trailhead: 1626 Virginia St, Snohomish, WA 98290.
Pick Up: Please join us for a concert with refreshments in the park from 3-3:30PM! Kids are free to go afterwards. Cady Landing 40 Maple Avenue Snohomish, WA 98290
Hike Length: 3.5 miles Vertical Feet: 75 ft

REQUIREMENTS:

Campers must be able to walk 4-5 miles in a day over natural terrain. Hikes are very moderate and we take lots of breaks, but it should not be the first hike!
Campers who bring an instrument must be able to play a G,C,D and A chord. Individual private lessons prior to camp are available! Ukuleles are available for sale!

SUPPLIES:

A LARGE WATER BOTTLE
LUNCH AND A MORNING SNACK (WE WILL PROVIDE 1 AFTERNOON SNACK AND ANY EMERGENCY EXTRA WATER NEEDED)
A PONCHO (FOR WEARING WHEN IT RAINS AND SITTING ON THE REST OF THE TIME)
A TOWEL
A CHANGE OF CLOTHES IF WE GET WET
RIVER SHOES
SUNSCREEN AND BUG SPRAY
ALL INSIDE A COMFORTABLE BACKPACK THE CAMPER CAN CARRY!

GENERAL INFORMATION / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

What if it rains? If its light we will troop through. If its moderate rain locations will be held at the pavilion at Blackmans Lake in Snohomish and/or the Salmon Preserve in Everett. If its super heavy we may postpone.
What if my child needs to go to the bathroom on the hike? Most locations have vault restrooms at the trailheads. We will pack a hiking toilet and privacy tent in locations a restroom is not nearby!

How can my child change clothes on the trail? We will pack a small privacy tent.

How can I keep in touch with my child and the camp progress? We will use the Planapple app to provide updates and photos of our day!

How will my child be kept safe? We will have multiple counselors and CPR certified counselors! First aid supplies are provided. Hikes are moderate and well paced. All possible safety steps will be taken. All hikes are within cell phone range.

Can I join volunteer as a counselor? Yes and you can get a discount for your kids!