Adventures — Wild Ridge Trip Leader Info

Due to the nature of COVID-19, this information may change. Please check back here for the most up-to-date information.

We are grateful for the time and energy you have invested in getting to know kids and we look forward to hosting you this summer. As you prepare for your trip, please use the links below to access necessary summer trip documents.

If you have any further questions, please give us a call (304-404-2005) or drop us an email (dbaumann@awr.younglife.org). We look forward to hosting you this summer!

Summer 2024

  • YL Connect Camp​ can be used for registration, payments and trip management tools. A standard registration template has already been added to your YL Connect account and is ready to be customized for your trip.

Before Camp

Health and safety at camp starts prior to the trip. Please encourage all campers and leaders to be aware of any potential exposure leading up to camp. It’s imperative that every person coming to camp:

  • Has NOT tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days
  • Has NOT been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days
  • Is free of any COVID-19 symptoms and has a temperature under 100.4 prior to arriving at camp
  • The Event Medical Screening form​ must be completed for the entire group prior to leaving the local area.
  • On subsequent mornings, the medical screening will be completed in cohorts or “yurt groups”.
  • On the way to camp, please plan all stops wisely, considering potential COVID exposure as you travel.
  • Lunch is not provided on day 1.​ In planning lunch, please consider a picnic/tailgate lunch to avoid eating inside.

At Camp

  • Housing will dictate cohorts or yurt groups. Yurt groups will need to stick together during meals, when riding in vehicles, while on adventures, etc.
  • Yurts or cabins are open air, meaning each bunk is adjacent to open window, which allows for ample airflow.
  • In the yurts, bunks are spaced so everyone can sleep head to toe which maintains proper distancing.
  • Everyone will need bring a sleeping bag and towel(s), which limits the possibility of exposure.
  • Camp will provide each person with a hammock and Crazy Creek camp chair to use for the week. A select number of Nalgene water bottles are also available.
  • Campers will eat all meals outside where yurt groups will be encouraged to sit together.
  • All group gatherings will also take place outside under our open-air shelter or around the campfire.
  • Handwashing stations with biodegradable soap will be available at the water tank and in the kitchen.
  • Hand sanitizer is available on every table, in each yurt, and at each bathroom.
  • Our staff will sanitize bathrooms, high traffic/touch areas, and shared equipment daily.
  • On a full week, AWR does not have enough housing to isolate anyone. Upon showing symptoms, the symptomatic guest will need to arrange immediate pickup.

On Adventures

  • Campers will ride to adventures in their yurt groups.
  • Social distancing between yurt groups is encouraged.
  • While on adventures, campers will need to keep their distance from the public, thus limiting exposure.
  • Adventures include rafting, kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing.
  • Camp will provide tandem kayaks. Kayaking partners need to be from the same yurt group.
  • For rafting, a bus will transport campers to and from the river.

Required Documents

  • YL Connect Camp is required for summer 2024. The YLCC Arrival Form replaces the registration packet/A form excel document. Training materials​ on YL Connect Camp are available through Learning Guides as well as a Quick Guide with videos. The Arrival Form specific information can be found here.

Additional Resources

  • Arrival on Day 1 is at 3 PM. Departure on Day 5 is on or before 11 AM and before lunch.
  • Please make sure all of your vehicles are full of gas since you will need to drive your vehicles to and from adventures.
  • For directions, please navigate to the Adventures Wild Ridge – Office, where our interns and camp staff live. Please note the address only works on Google Maps.
  • Our Trip Leader Communication​ is a comprehensive overview of what to expect. This document includes links to important documents, a packing list, a sample schedule, and more.
  • All documents are available in this Google Drive​ folder as well.

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