Fee: $75 (equipment included)
Pre-Trip Meeting: July 30, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Campout: August 7 – 8, 1 p.m. - 10 a.m.
Calling all backcountry explorers! In this camp, discover the skills needed for an overnight or multiple day backpacking trip. Have fun while learning backcountry cooking and safe food storage, tent types and site selection, knots to know, Leave No Trace ethics, fire building 101 and more! Plus, roam the forest on an orienteering quest and use your newfound map and compass skills to plan a hike on the Buckeye Trail or visit Deer Lick Cave. End the evening under the stars enjoying a self-prepared meal and spend the night in the field in shared tents with new friends. Wake up like a true backpacker and prepare breakfast in our backcountry kitchen. Seek adventure while finding new ways to explore Cleveland Metroparks on this overnight backcountry campout. If you’re lucky, you might even discover some trail magic along the way!!! Dinner and breakfast will be provided. Please eat lunch before arrival and bring a water bottle. Actual activities for the day are based on weather conditions.
Campers should be competent hiking at least 3 miles prior to registering for this program.
Backpacking gear is provided for this overnight campout. Youth will need to bring their own clothing and appropriate footwear. Detailed packing lists and itinerary will be emailed at a later date. Please turn in waivers ASAP to allow for planning, food allergies, etc.
*A pre-trip meeting for BOTH youth and parent/guardian will be held prior to the campout. Attending the pre-trip meeting on July 30th by BOTH youth and parent/guardian is required to participate in the Backpacking Campout on August 7 - 8. Sorry, parents/guardians aren’t permitted to participate in the actual campout.
General Information:
By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the
cancellation policy.
General Essential Eligibility Requirements that all participants must meet. A participant….
- …must meet minimum age and pre-trip meeting requirements for each individual program.
- …must meet program fee requirements for each individual program.
- …must be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed in order to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, and frostbite.
- …must refrain from use of alcohol and tobacco before or during outdoor recreation activities and any illegal drugs throughout the duration of a program.
- …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant, or through arrangements outlined on the Request for Administration of Medication Form or an Individual Medication Plan to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be listed as required on the Medical Information portion of the registration materials.
- …must be able, either alone, with the aid of an augmentative communication device, or a personal care attendant to follow directions and communicate needs.
- …must not exceed manufacturers’ maximum recommended weight limit for equipment being used.
- …must be able to manage personal mobility either alone, with a reasonable amount of assistance, with the aid of a personal care attendant, or with adaptive equipment.
- …must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly.
- …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant or adaptive equipment to travel at least 1 mile on varying terrain as well as be able to carry their own gear on backpacking trips.
- …must be able to, for backcountry programs only, travel in a physically demanding, remote backcountry environment for the uninterrupted period of the trip length, which can range from one to ten days with varying temperatures and environmental conditions including but not limited to, rain snow, hail, sun, and wind. The remoteness is such that cell signal may be unavailable, and it may require at minimum an hour, but perhaps in excess of 2 days travel to reach the nearest road and advanced medical care; participant assumes all costs associated with rescue.