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Registration – Payment Policy | Cancellation – Refund Policy | General Questions & Information

REGISTRATION – PAYMENT

Payment Policy:

All camp tuition is due 15 days prior to the first day of camp.   To insure and hold a reservation for your camp date and location, we suggest you register as early as possible.  Upon receiving confirmation of registration and payment, we will mail or e-mail you a confirmation packet.  The packet will include a Medical and Emergency information and contact form; Voluntary Release waver; and, Camp Policies. These three (3) forms must be signed by the participant and parent/legal guardian for minor students, and returned to Lifesong before attending camp.  Also included is an itemized Camp List identifying the clothing, equipment and personal items specific to each camp.  Prices are guaranteed at the time your registration is accepted.   If you miss the deadline and wish to inquire about camp availability, please contact us.

How do I register and pay for a Lifesong course using a check, money order or travelers check?

We are more than happy to accept registration by personal or cashiers check. You only need contact us and we will supply you with a registration application via email or regular mail. Please visit our “Contacts” page for our mailing address.

How do I register and pay for a Lifesong Camp using a Credit Card?

Go to any camp page and use the button. This is a secure payment through PayPal. You are NOT required to obtain a PayPal account to complete your purchase.

For 2010, we are offering early registration discount of 10%, (90 days in advance), for all Circle and EDGE Camps.  Discount is taken at the time of registration, be sure to use the “ER dates in the drop down menu when purchasing via PayPal.

CANCELLATION – REFUND

Cancellation Policy:

All camp tuition fees are non-refundable; however, we are happy to apply the tuition for camps one year from the date of registration towards another camp, minus a $100 cancellation fee.   NO refunds or transfer of tuition fees for Custom Camps can be given.

Participants who leave a camp, or asked by us to leave, for any reason after it has begun, will not be entitled to a refund.  Mark Wienert, Jr., reserves the right to cancel any camp, at any time, for any reason.  In this case a full refund will be given.

Lifesong Wilderness Adventures is not responsible for airfare or any other transportation cost incurred by a student whether or not a camp is canceled.

GENERAL QUESTIONS & INFORMATION

What are the Adult Camps?

The Four Circle series camps, Winter Camp, THE EDGE, and the Wilderness Apprentice Program.  Only adults 18 years or older may attend.

What are the Family & Teen Camps?

We offer one Family Camp per year in summer. Participants are child(ren) ages 9-13 and at least one adult, parent or legal guardian.

There are two Teen Camps, one for ages 14-15, one week duration and one for ages 16-17, two week duration.

What is Custom Camp?

Custom Camp is a create your own adventure.  Anyone wanting a Custom Camp must call for schedule availability.

What is a Weekend Wilderness Survival Basics and Advanced Basics Camp?

These camps are designed for those individuals who may not be able to attend a week long Circle Camp.  The camp encompasses a weekend and covers minimal survival basics.  Advanced Basics focuses on one portion of survival i.e. fire, providing you the opportunity to learn primitive fire skills versus newer technology as in matches or flint and steel.  Age 16 and older may attend.

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Where are Camps located?

We have two main camp locations, both are located in the rugged, remote southern Siskiyou Mountain range of northern California, near MT Shasta.  Our high camp utilization is seasonally dependent. We also operate in Oregon and Texas.

What experience or condition do I have to be in to attend camp?

No experience or physical conditioning is required for any of our camps except THE EDGE and advanced Circle Camp Programs.

THE EDGE requires a medical release form filled out and signed by a licensed, qualified professional health care provider, submitted prior to camp attendance.

What will the weather be like?

California camps are at higher elevations and during several seasons.  For this reason we encourage you to go to  NOAA’s National Weather for up to date localized weather.  During the summer season, days are generally mild to warm with cool nights.

How do I get to camp and when should I arrive?

Driving: Upon registration enclosed in your form packet will be driving directions to camp.
Air: For our northern California Camps the nearest airport is the Rogue Valley International Airport-Medford (MFR).   We offer free camp shuttle service to and from the airport (MFR) for most camps. Contact us if you plan on flying to camp.  Please arrive the day before camp and we will pick you up at your hotel/motel, or we can pick you up at Rouge Valley International.

For our Texas Camp, the nearest airport is the George Bush International, Houston Airport System (IAH).   No shuttle service supplied.

Train: Train services are Amtrak (DUN) to Dunsmuir, CA.  Roundtrip Free camp shuttle service available.   We are more than happy to help you make travel arrangements.  Contact us by email or phone.

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What do I need to bring to camp?

An itemized Camp List identifying the clothing, equipment and personal items specific to each camp is included in your registration packet.  If you do not possess any item on the Camp List please contact for other options.

A tent and sleeping bag and pad are required for all camps unless otherwise stated.  Rental services available, contact us.

Are meals provided at camp?

For all camps except Weekend Wilderness Survival Basics, we provide good, wholesome, organic and free range foods when possible.  Most meals are vegetarian. (Due to the remoteness of camp, it is difficult storing easily perishable foods.)   Fresh drinking water is available at all times.

Weekend Wilderness Survival Basics will have a recommended list of food items in the confirmation packet.

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What is the instructional format?

Our Circle series camps commence on Sunday and end on Friday. THE EDGE begins on Sunday and ends on Friday.   Please check the calendar for Mini Camp start and ending days.   All camps begin at 7:00 pm PST on the first day of camp and end at 12:00 pm PST on the last day of camp.

Who are the teaching staff?

The head instructor for all camps is the founder and director Mark Wienert, Jr.   Mark will be with you from start to finish, along with volunteer staff.   In addition there will be guest instructors from time to time sharing their knowledge and expertise in wilderness survival and nature awareness.

Will the experience meet my expectations?

Many students seek information about wilderness survival for numerous personal reasons.  To some the idea of camping means staying overnight in a rustic cabin, or a campground with amenities.  Even though we utilize some modern technology, driving in a vehicle to camp and using pots to cook with, camp is rugged and provides few amenities.  We provide you with the best wilderness experience possible in keeping with traditional primitive skills and technologies.

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How do I purchase photos of my camp experience?

Please go the Dune Dog Page here….

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What Lifesong Wilderness Adventures is not.

We are not a boot camp.  We are not a religious organization, nor a therapy camp.   We are a nature based adventure company specializing in indigenous survival, nature awareness, and bushcraft skills.  Nature is diverse and so are we.  We welcome all people interested in learning wilderness survival and self reliance.