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When is camp?
When is camp?
2026 Camp weeks are as follow:
Session 1 (Stewart/Nixon/McKiddy Classes): April 13-15 (Mon-Wed)
Session 2 (Brown/Pilon Classes): April 15-17 (Wed-Fri)
*5th Period Split Brown/Nixon block will also be split for camp to balance session numbers*
Where is camp?
Where is camp?
YMCA Camp Colman in Longbranch, WA. This is about a 50 minute bus ride from DuPont out to the Key Peninsula.
How much does camp cost?
How much does camp cost?
Camp is $180 and includes all meals, daily snack, activities, transportation and a t-shirt!
Who goes to camp?
Who goes to camp?
Any 6th grade student from Pioneer who: demonstrates good behavior, has an acceptable attendance record, pays the camp fee in full, turns in all required forms.
What do you do at camp?
What do you do at camp?
You will be divided into classes during the day. These classes include: archery, wilderness survival, TEAM challenges, science, climbing wall and recreation.
In the evening you will have time to play games with your friends, shop at the gift shop and participate in skit night.
Where do you sleep?
Where do you sleep?
Each student will be assigned to a cabin and within that cabin are bunk beds. On average, 7-12 students will be assigned to a cabin.
Who do you share a cabin with?
Who do you share a cabin with?
In MARCH, you will get to write down the names of 5 friends you would like to be in a cabin with. You are guaranteed to be in a cabin with at least one of them. The 6th grade teachers will put the cabin groups together and you will find out your cabin mates on the day of departure!
What do you eat at camp?
What do you eat at camp?
Food is served family style in the dining hall.
Meal options vary daily, but we have never had anyone leave saying they were hungry.
FOOD ALLERGIES - Please make sure to complete the food allergy form within the registration packet.
What should I bring to camp?
What should I bring to camp?
Can I bring a cell phone to camp?
Can I bring a cell phone to camp?
No, you cannot bring cell phones (or any electronic devices) to camp. Camp is not a safe environment for these items.
If you would like to take pictures at camp, you can bring a disposable camera.
Is there a nurse at camp?
Is there a nurse at camp?
There will be a nurse at camp the entire week.
A medical form will be sent home in your registration. Any student requiring prescription and/or over-the-counter medication must have a doctor’s signature on their form. We are legally not allowed to give medication to anyone without a doctor’s signature.
Students must turn in this form or they will not be allowed to go to camp.
Meds need to be dropped off on your child's day of departure and picked up when they return.
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