Explore the woods, sleep out under the stars

Enjoy cooking your meals over a camp fire or a Coleman stove. You'll cook your breakfasts and dinners out at one of your sites, and spend the middle part of the day experiencing all of the other activities that camp has to offer from archery to boating to an occasional meal in the Dining Hall! Plan on getting dirty and learning leave no trace ethics while you are at camp.

For more information, check out the information below or contact our program staff at 206 463 3174, ext. 44.

Outback Program for Grades 4-6

• Learn how to pack your pack
• Sleep out under the stars every night except the first and last night
• Cook most of your meals over a camp fire or a Coleman stove
• Learn Leave No Trace ethics
• Learn how to identify some of the plants around camp
• Learn to use a pocket knife
• Try making your own shelter
• Try navigating around upper camp with a compass

Packing List

All participants should bring the following items in addition to the things listed in the regular packing list. It is not necessary that these items be new. Old or borrowed items are best:

* Items with an asterisk may be borrowed from camp

Required
Warm Sleeping Bag (with stuff sack)*
Ground pad for sleeping*
Warm jacket (fleece or wool)*
Water bottle* (unbreakable w/ tight fitting lid)
Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
Sunglasses (with UV protection)
Rain gear/Poncho*
Tennis shoes
Clothes which allow unrestricted movement

Recommended
Internal or External Frame Backpack*
Warm Hat
Polypro or thermal underwear (non-cotton)
Fleece or wool pants
Small flashlight or headlamp
Lip balm (with sunscreen)
Small day pack to carry food and water
Light weight hiking boots
Brimmed hat

Please do not bring pocket knives. Campers are not allowed to have them. Camp Sealth has a supply that Outback campers will learn to use in supervised workshops and for crafts projects.