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Camp Butano Creek offers a traditional camping experience. All campers visit our Craft Cottage to create one of a kind projects, test their skills at our archery range, and enjoy trips to the beach as well as singing, skits, and other fun evening programs. In addition to these fun activities, each unit travels out of camp for at least one special outing, as shown below.
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2018 unit Overview
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Unit Name
Beachcombers Drifters Mariners Adventurers Landlovers Pacific Packers Wavecatchers Voyagers Tags |
Special Activities
Mystery Spot Horseback Riding Kayaking SUP, Hiking (S2 & S3 only) Archery & Crafts Backpacking Surfing C.I.T. Staff children**** |
Grade*
4 & 5 5 & 6 7 & 8 8-11 8-12 8-12 9-12 12*** 1-7 |
Basic Pkg**
$495 $545 $580 $595 $545 $585 $690 $495 $300 |
*Placement is determined by the grade the camper will be entering in September following the summer of camp.
**Plus Package costs $30 more and includes a hooded sweatshirt and a postage-paid stationery/pen set for ease in writing home. We are alternating zip front and pull over sweatshirts. 2018 will be a pull over sweatshirt.
***Girls entered 11th grade may be added to a waitlist when registration opens. See below for details.
****See below for a description of who is eligible for this unit.
Prices are good for summer 2018.
**Plus Package costs $30 more and includes a hooded sweatshirt and a postage-paid stationery/pen set for ease in writing home. We are alternating zip front and pull over sweatshirts. 2018 will be a pull over sweatshirt.
***Girls entered 11th grade may be added to a waitlist when registration opens. See below for details.
****See below for a description of who is eligible for this unit.
Prices are good for summer 2018.
Beachcombers
Entering grades 4 and 5
Dabble in camp life with lots of trips to the craft cottage, the archery range, and some short day-hikes exploring the trails in the lush forest around camp. Check out the mysterious phenomena at the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz. Then spend some time at nearby beaches; you and your friends could decide to build a sand castle, explore a tide pool, or even visit a local lighthouse.
Drifters
Entering grades 5 and 6
Tie on your bandana and visit a horse stable for an equestrian adventure of one two-hour ride through beautiful California scenery. Later, join your bunk mates for a tour of a local farm to expand your animal knowledge. Enjoy daily visits to the craft cottage, archery range and exploring the Redwood forest trails around camp.
Mariners
Entering grades 7 and 8
You and your friends will become experts in kayaking during TWO trips at two different beautiful coastal locations. While paddling with your naturalist guide, get an up-close look at sea life, learn about kelp beds, marine mammals and tidal wetlands. No experience necessary; all equipment provided. Enjoy daily visits to the craft cottage, archery range and explore the Redwood forest trails around camp.
adventurers
Sessions 2 & 3 only
entering grades 8 through 11
Sup? You will be. Venture out of camp for two SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boarding) expeditions; learning to paddle and touring the Harbor with your friends and maybe some local wildlife. Must be able to swim in deep water, no other experience needed; all necessary equipment and instruction provided. On a different day, take a short hike along a Redwood trail. Daily visits to the craft cottage and archery range will round out your week of fun-filled adventures.
Land lovers
Entering grades 8 through 12
Embrace all aspects of camp as a Land Lover! Improve your archery skills with new activities, extra archery time, and a visit to a field archery range. Explore your talents as an artist with extra craft sessions; also, make your own pottery creation during a couple of visits to our craft cottage. As an added treat, enjoy some pampering at a special spa night.
Pacific Packers
entering grades 8 through 12
Capture the magic of the Big Basin / Santa Cruz area as you carry your own gear on a trek through the areas surrounding camp, through the redwood forests. Packers will spend three nights and four days on the trail with a spectacular view of the Santa Cruz Mountains, learning essential backpacking skills while exploring the area beyond camp's boundary.
New backpackers welcome: just need to be in good physical condition and interested in hiking. Campers need to borrow or provide their own gear: i.e. boots, backpack and sleeping bag. Camper's attendance at a pre-camp meeting is MANDATORY, date and location TBA. Packers arrive at camp earlier in the day than other campers, allowing them time to prepare with their unit for their expedition.
New backpackers welcome: just need to be in good physical condition and interested in hiking. Campers need to borrow or provide their own gear: i.e. boots, backpack and sleeping bag. Camper's attendance at a pre-camp meeting is MANDATORY, date and location TBA. Packers arrive at camp earlier in the day than other campers, allowing them time to prepare with their unit for their expedition.
Wavecatchers
Entering grades 9 through 12
Spend the nights talking with your friends in platform tents. Then grab your wet suit, paddle out and catch a wave. Take three surfing classes at a Santa Cruz surfing school under the guidance of experienced instructors. Must be able to swim in deep water; all equipment provided.
Voyagers - Counselors-In-Training
11th grade waitlist - OR -
This is a WAIT LIST ONLY, for girls entering 11th grade who wish to apply to the Voyager program; preference is given to girls entering 12th grade (see below). Starting February 1st, as space permits, girls on this wait list for the Voyager program will be transferred into the unit. To ensure your spot on the wait list, a $100 deposit is required within 7 days of confirmation on the wait list. This deposit will be applied to your balance once placed into a unit. Spaces are LIMITED, sign up early!
Voyager registration is NOT complete until the following has been completed and returned: camper registration; Voyager application and questionnaire; and three references. While you are waiting, start filling out the additional Voyager paperwork so when February comes you are ready to go, if transferred off the wait list. Final placement is subject to evaluation by Voyager staff.
Voyager registration is NOT complete until the following has been completed and returned: camper registration; Voyager application and questionnaire; and three references. While you are waiting, start filling out the additional Voyager paperwork so when February comes you are ready to go, if transferred off the wait list. Final placement is subject to evaluation by Voyager staff.
12th grade registration
First session PLUS second OR third session
Voyagers is a two-session program: spend the first session experiencing intensive training activities with your peers. This session includes: discovering your leadership potential; enhancing your skills in group dynamics and communication; understanding the delivery of camp programs and operations; and traditional camp activities including a special outing. Voyagers go home on July 7th to rest up and return on either July 12th (2nd session) or July 26th (3rd session) in your assigned unit, putting your new knowledge and skills to work as an Apprentice Counselor, joining our camp staff during pre-camp for final camp training and preparations.
Voyager registration is NOT complete until the following has been completed and returned: Camper registration; Voyager application and questionnaire; and three references. Final placement is subject to evaluation by Voyager staff.
Spaces are LIMITED, sign up early! Preference will be given to Voyagers entering 12th grade. If there are openings after February 1, those entering 11th grade will be considered.
If your online registration is accepted, please follow the link below to fill out the Voyager Application Package:
Voyager registration is NOT complete until the following has been completed and returned: Camper registration; Voyager application and questionnaire; and three references. Final placement is subject to evaluation by Voyager staff.
Spaces are LIMITED, sign up early! Preference will be given to Voyagers entering 12th grade. If there are openings after February 1, those entering 11th grade will be considered.
If your online registration is accepted, please follow the link below to fill out the Voyager Application Package:
tags
children of staff members, including boys
girls: entering grades 1-3; boys: entering grades 1-7
To register for this unit, an adult family member MUST be part of Camp Butano Creek Staff!
A Tag is a child of a staff member, including boys. All Tags MUST be entering grades (in the Fall) 1st - 3rd for girls and 1st - 7th for boys.
Tags are under the supervision of the Tag unit staff 24 hours a day, and participate in all camp activities along with having their own special field trip (on a 3-4year rotation, so Tags feels fresh and new each year). Tags MUST be comfortable with living (dressing, bathing, daily routines) and sleeping away from their staff parent for 8 days and nights. Usually, Tags WILL be able to sit with their staff parent during breakfast and dinner, if they desire.
A Tag is a child of a staff member, including boys. All Tags MUST be entering grades (in the Fall) 1st - 3rd for girls and 1st - 7th for boys.
Tags are under the supervision of the Tag unit staff 24 hours a day, and participate in all camp activities along with having their own special field trip (on a 3-4year rotation, so Tags feels fresh and new each year). Tags MUST be comfortable with living (dressing, bathing, daily routines) and sleeping away from their staff parent for 8 days and nights. Usually, Tags WILL be able to sit with their staff parent during breakfast and dinner, if they desire.