Camp Fire USA Mt. San Antonio Council Programs
Summer Camp at Camp Nawakwa
Through camping, youth from diverse backgrounds develop important skills such as socialization, self-reliance, problem solving and an appreciation of and commitment to the natural environment. They make their own decisions, have fun and are adventurous. Through a group living experience, youth learn more about themselves and others. Individuals become friends, and they learn understanding, acceptance and trust. A week at Camp Nawakwa can make a difference in a child's life, click HERE to read a letter from a parent.
A relaxed, open atmosphere in a natural environment provides children with relief from the stress of daily experiences. Children can learn to be successful in a variety of activities at camp. Success builds a feeling of self-confidence and a desire to further develop newly acquired skills.
Camp Nawakwa is located in the beautiful Barton Flats Area of the San Bernardino Mountains. The private 14-acre site is in the middle of the National Forest, therefore, it offers much more than just what is contained within its boundaries. Nawakwa sits at an elevation of 6850’ at the northern foot of the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Being accredited by the American Camping Association assures Camp Nawakwa attendees will receive the highest standards.
| FOR: BOYS and GIRLS AGES: 8 - 14 COST: $320 PER CHILD |
2010 SESSION DATES: SESSION 1: JULY 5 - JULY 9 (CLOSED) SESSION 2: JULY 12 - JULY 16 (CLOSED) SESSION 3: JULY 19 - JULY 23 (CLOSED) SESSION 4: JULY 26 - JULY 30 (CLOSED) SESSION 5: AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 6 (CLOSED) SESSION 6: AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 13 (CLOSED) |
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To download a Camp Nawakwa Registration Packet, please CLICK HERE (PDF). If you do not have adobe reader, you can download it for free from adobe.com. Click here to download adobe reader now.
SEND YOUR CAMPER EMAILS:
Bunk Notes
Send your children emails while they are at Camp Nawakwa. Click on the link to the left for more information.
Camp Physicals
Free or reduced rate camp physicals are being offered from Kids Come First Community Clinic in Ontario. Children of families who income qualify can receive a physical for camp for free or for the reduced rate of $10.00, by mentioning Camp Fire USA. For more information or to schedule your child's physical, please call (909) 673-9125 to make an appointment.
ATTEND CAMP FOR FREE:
Camperships
If you live in the city of Rancho Cucamonga you may be eligible to attend camp for free!
- Proof of residency and income required; partial camperships may be available to children from any city (All camperships are subject to availability).
- To download a Campership Application Packet, please CLICK HERE (PDF).
Camp Fire USA Mt. San Antonio Council
9037 Arrow Route, Suite 140
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9037 Arrow Route, Suite 140
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(if paying by credit card, please include a copy of your receipt along with your completed registration packet)
Minimum deposit of $160.00 is due with registration. Registration is not complete without payment. We are unable to hold space for anyone who has not paid a deposit. Remaining balance is due 30 days before start of program.
Asthma Camp
The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), California Chapter was founded for the sole purpose of sending children with severe asthma to summer camp. Doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists volunteer their time to teach children how to manage their asthma, while they participate in outdoor activities that will not impact their breathing.
Thanks to the support of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and BP, AAFA will host 2 weeks of asthma camp this summer at Camp Nawakwa. For more information about this program click HERE.
Operation Purple Camp
The National Military Family Association announced that Angelus Oaks - Camp Nawakwa was chosen to host their popular Operation Purple summer camp in 2010. The Association developed this free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially those whose parents are or will be deployed.
“Our mission is to empower these military children – our youngest heroes – to develop and maintain healthy and connected relationships, in spite of the current military environment. Kids attending Operation Purple camp will have the opportunity to learn the skills to cope the stress of a deployment and make friends with other kids who are also missing their mom or dad,” said Mary Scott, the Association’s Chairman of the Board. “The National Military Family Association is excited to work with Angelus Oaks - Camp Nawakwa on this very worthwhile program.”
For more information contact
Sarah Barefield: 909-466-5878 ext 221 sarah@campfiretoday.org
Letty Hernandez 909-466-5878 ext 223 letty@campfiretoday.org
Please download the Operation Purple Camp registration packet here
Please download the Drop-off/Pick-up location & times letter here
Earn Your Way to Camp:
There’s a great way to attend a week of camp for free or at a discount.
You can earn your way to Camp Nawakwa by selling Camp Fire candy. Contact Letty at Camp Fire USA Mt. San Antonio Council’s office for details on this amazing opportunity.
Payment options:
Cash, check or money order made payable to: Camp Fire USA (please do not mail cash)
Credit card (an 2.5% convenience fee will be charged to your total)
For additional information and availability of dates please contact the Camp Fire Office.
Our Outdoor Programs
Camp Nawakwa is accredited by the American Camp Association®. The American Camp Association® (ACA) shares our camp’s commitment to the growth of youth through the camp experience. In 2004, an independent research firm completed the largest research study of camper outcomes ever conducted in the United States with over 3,000 families from 92 camps across the U.S. participating. Results confirmed that camp builds many of the skills necessary to prepare campers to assume roles as successful adults. Parents, campers, and camp staff independently reported growth in areas such as self-confidence, learning new skills, getting along with others, making friends, and making healthy decisions. Indeed, camp provides growth experiences for youth that can reap results through adulthood.
Using the specific outcomes identified for the outdoor program and understanding how they are an intentional part of the design of all outdoor programs is essential to helping Camp Fire USA achieve its mission.
This happens when both parents and campers understand the contribution the experience has made to their lives…and when boards, funders, volunteers, and staff understand how they have contributed to helping young people, as they grow to adults; acquire skills to be caring, confident youth and future leaders.
Where can a child:
- Be truly involved with life
- Model inclusiveness in a diverse group
- Feel in concert with the natural environment
- Have the freedom to be both contemplative and spontaneous
- Know the support of a caring adult
- Have a fresh start in life
- Have quality life experiences that are sustaining through the trying times
- Test ideas, compete and cooperate
- Balance mundane tasks with adventure
- Develop self-reliance, resourcefulness and a sense of belonging
- Share the successes and failures of individual and group decisions
- Openly express joy and sadness
- Become a participating citizen of the world
The Counselor-in-Training program provides leadership training for youth ages 16 and older who have already learned the basics of good camping and are interested in camp counseling. This course gives youth an opportunity to learn the appropriate camping skills needed to become a qualified applicant for a camp-counseling job. Divided into individual focus areas, the CIT program teaches the philosophy of camping and fosters the knowledge, experience and self-confidence youth need to be counselors-in-training.
To download an employment application, please CLICK HERE (PDF).
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