Camp Windwalker is unlike any other at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills, and it is designed specifically for our older campers who are interested in a bit more freedom and independence. Camp Windwalker is a wilderness camping experience, with campers spending the week in our primitive camp site, living in tents and building their own community. Camp Windwalker is nestled between a forest and a meadow, on camp land about a quarter mile from the main camp. They are far enough to feel secluded, but close enough that help is nearby. At Camp Windwalker, up to 12 boys and girls and two trained Guides will live, work, and play together. Campers will come together, with their Guides, to determine their own schedule and daily adventures. They will prepare group meals around the campfire (or camp stove), take hikes, play games, learn backcountry skills, and have time to reflect on the whole experience before closing each night with a closing campfire. While the campers will ultimately determine many of their own activities, options will include a variety of outdoor skills like map and compass, GPS, fire building, natural arts and crafts, fishing, knot tying and more. They will also have the opportunity to hike in to main Camp throughout the week to swim in the pool and/or take a shower. At its core, Camp Windwalker is all about giving campers a chance to create their own community, their own group norms and expectations, and to develop a sense of identity both individually and as a group. Camp Windwalker is a chance for teens to disconnect with the digital world, and build real connections with other people. This digital detox allows for authentic experiences that are powerful and inspirational. Camp provides a supportive environment where teens can make decisions for themselves, take appropriate risks, and learn from their experiences. Camp will provide most of the basic essentials for this rustic, all-outdoor experience, including tents (segregated by gender) and rustic bathroom facilities on site. Campers at Windwalker will be required to bring additional equipment of their own, to ensure a successful camp experience. Campers should plan to bring personal items including sleeping bags, a small backpack, rain gear, flashlights, boots, toiletries, etc. A full packing list will be included in the Camp Handbook for registered Windwalker campers.