Outdoor Adventure Camp
The 2023 OAC is on! Register NOW before July 9th!
What is the KWF Outdoor Adventure Camp?
The Kansas Wildlife Federation has proudly co-sponsored Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC) for over 30 years. OAC is held at Rock Springs Ranch in Junction City every summer.
Where:
Camp WaShunGa area of Rock Spring Ranch
When:
July 23-28, 2023
Who:
Kansas youth aged 10-12
What to Expect:
Canoeing – You’ll learn the basics of “driving” a canoe, including the draw, the pry and the J strokes.
Fishing – Expert anglers will be our instructors. With a little luck you may even catch the “Big’n” of the day.
Shooting Sports – Instruction will be given in three different areas: rifle, shotgun, and archery.
Crafts – Instruction in building survival bracelets and painting your own camp T-shirt.
Field Trip – Milford Fish Hatchery and Nature Center
Swimming – Every day you’ll go for a dip in the swimming pool to wash off the prairie dust. Bring your swimsuit!
How much does OAC cost?
2023 Total Camp Fee = $375
This fee covers:
Multiple nights stay as well as food and drink for the duration of the stay. Mornings will be spent traipsing the grounds at Camp WaShunGa with instructors, getting a hands-on feel for how the various critters and plants live together in the ecosystem we call Kansas. Afternoons are then spent learning about several general interest areas of the Kansas outdoors, including: mammals, insects, birds, fish and amphibians. Every child will receive instruction in archery and shooting sports. Total fees include all guns, safety adviser’s supervision, ammunition, as well as eye protection and ear protection.
How to Sign Up:
Sign-ups are due by July 9th!
Outdoor Adventure Camp
Theresa Berger, Camp Coordinator
406 S. New York Ave.
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481-9339
For more information: call: 785-526-7466 (evenings) or email: bergkwf@wtciweb.com
You can also submit your payment through PayPal.
Credit Card Payments for OAC Camp are considered donations to KWF. Please include “OAC 2023 Summer Camp Registration” and the camper(s) name(s) during checkout when asked what the payment is for.
2022 Highlights!
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Come learn with us!
The following organizations assist with OAC:
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism
Milford Nature Center
Rock Springs 4-H Center & Staff
4-H Sport Fishing & Shooting Sports
Geary County Fish & Game
Riley County Fish & Game
Clay County Conservation District
Field & Stream – Heroes of Conservation
Pheasants Forever
Kansas State University
Fort Riley Environmental Services
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Outdoor Writers of Kansas
Fishing’s Future
