Frequently Asked Questions:

What do I bring?
Enclosed in your packet is a packing list for campers or you can get it here by going to the equipment list.

What is a typical daily Schedule?
Participants will wake up at 7:30 and eat breakfast at 8:00am. Youth will typically be out enjoying one of the many incredible experiences all day. Lunch time will depend on the activity and dinner will be at 5:30pm. Lights out at 10:00pm.

What is included in the trip?
All participants will receive hands-on training in all camp adventures such as rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, surfing and wilderness instruction. They will also receive t-shirts and camp prizes.

Can I call home?
Not typically. Letters can be written and packages can be sent and received. No cell phones are allowed and the camp phone is for emergencies only.

How will we get to camp?
A charter bus will transport Camp WILD and Super Camp WILD Utah participants from Provo directly to Pine Creek Ranch and pick up Idaho participants along the way. Hawaii participants will arrange airfare on their own and be picked up in Honolulu by Journey staff.

Do I need medical insurance coverage?
Medical insurance is required for each participating youth. If you do not have medical insurance notify the Journey Foundation office so an agreement can be arranged.

What is so cool about Journey programs?
All counselors are university students who have a history of high academic performance and a wide range of experience and skills serving youth. Activities are designed to challenge and bring together youth and their counselors.

What happens if you break the honor code?
We want everyone to succeed and have a great experience. Those who are unable to live in harmony with the honor code and follow the direction of staff will be sent home. A plane ticket home costs $100-$200 from Idaho and a $1000 or more from Hawaii.

What do we eat?
Journey programs have a great kitchen staff. 9.9 out of 10 kids say that Camp food is better than their mom’s cooking. Most dietary issues can be accommodated.

What about safety?
Journey staff are certified in first aid and CPR. Medically trained staff members are on site at all times and each activity is carefully planned, equipped, and supervised with safety first.

Where do we sleep?
You will primarily sleep in cabins while at base camp. During activity rotations you may spend the night by the river, in the wilderness, or by the Ocean (in Hawaii)

What do we do on Sundays?
A short Sunday service will be held while activities continue.

Counselor to participant ratio?
We believe the best experience for everyone is had in small groups. So we’re proud to offer a 2:3 adult to youth ratio in all Journey programs. While team sizes may be larger for some programs (because of the activities involved) there is always plenty of adult support.

What about Medications?
Our in-camp medical staff gather meds upon arrival and distribute them according to the required medication schedule prescribed by your doctor.