Third Annual Family Camp Out Weekend

South Alberta Family Camp Out Weekend

June 21 -22 2005  Willow Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Join Kaykima for the 3rd Annual Family Camp Out. These two days are a cost effective and fun way to learn and practice skills in a wilderness setting. This weekend will be mainly focused on Wilderness Living skills such as carving, cooking and Wilderness medicines however we will still touch on the basics such as cutting tool safety and firecraft. These camp outs are geared towards families with all levels of experience in the wilderness.

First time or occasional campers are welcome as the weekend is a safe and fun way to experience maybe your first time wild camping but surrounded by other families and those with experience! 

Participants are welcome to bring out their trailer, rv, or tent to the site for the weekend. As Willow Creek is a designated Crown Land wild camping spot we cannot reserve spots a head of time. It is recommended that, if possible, families arrive on Friday to ensure they have a spot close to the teaching area. The road in is gravel but is passable by standard height cars and trucks. 

Please note that as this is on Crown Land a Public Land camping pass is required to prevent any possible fines. You can get one here: https://www.alberta.ca/public-lands-camping-pass

What to Bring

There will be a general list that you will receive when you register that will go over the basics. However in addition please bring: 

- clothes that can get paint or stain on them (for walking sticks)

- any old pairs of jeans or thicker all cotton material (flannel, sweatshirts etc) that can be cut up for charcloth. I will supply if you don't have any. 

- Ideally something that can be cooked on a fire for Lunch on Sunday as each family will be making their own cooking fire.

- We will be making Bannock as part of the cooking class. Bannock contains white flour, baking soda, sugar, salt and cooking oil/fat. If there are any allergy concerns please bring your own mix to camp. There are many resources online but contact me if you are needing any assistance.  

- Firewood for you personal fires (if desired)

Weekend Itinerary (times and topics subject to change)

Saturday

9am Orientation

9:30am Axe, Saw and Knife Safety and Use

11:30am LUNCH

12:30pm Walking Stick Carving

3:00 Charcloth Making and Firecraft

5:00pm End of Day

Sunday

10am Wilderness Cooking

12:30pm LUNCH

1:30pm Reading Nature and Wilderness Medicine Walk

4:00pm Closing Activities 

Cost $325 plus GST per household family*

This includes all tools and materials. Participants will get to take their char-cloth, walking sticks and Bannock home with them.

*if this cost is probative for your family right now please contact Rob and we can discuss some options! 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via text at 587 447-9787 or email at [email protected].