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Wilderness Youth Project
5386 Hollister, Ste D
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 964-8096
(805) 456-3838 Fax

info@wyp.org

Summer Camps

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Summer 2012 Registration: As most of you know, we are blessed with the “good problem” of extremely popular summer camps.

TO REGISTER: WYP Summer Camp 2012 registration will once again happen through a weighted lottery process that runs from Feb 1st thru 28th, 2012--so don't worry! You have plenty of time.  If you do not register during the Open Enrollment period, you can still register and be added to the wait list after Feb. 28th. Applicants who register during the Open Enrollment period will get priority in registration (based on our weigted lottery criteria).

Registration now open.
VIEW FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE AND REGISTER NOW.

Summer Camp 2012 Registration Details:

We love our summer camps as much as you do, and we sincerely hope that this new enrollment process will make things easier for everyone.  As always, please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns at summer@wyp.org or 964-8096. For more information about how the weighted lottery works, read below.

PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATIONS: Our camp pick-up/drop off will be split between Goleta and Santa Barbara (Rose Gardens and Tucker's Grove Park).

Pick up times:
Bumble Bees: 2:00 pm
Tree Frogs: 3:00 pm
Dragonfly/Ringtail:  4:00 pm
(sometimes the vans run a few minutes late depending on traffic and logistics)
CAMP Ages Schedule Price
Deeper scholarships available
Bumblebees
4-5
1 week
Program Fee: $355
Scholarship Level 1: $305
Scholarship Level 2: $255

Tree Frogs
6-8
1 week
Program Fee: $355
Scholarship Level 1: $305
Scholarship Level 2: $255

Tree Frogs
6-8
2 weeks
Program Fee: $655
Scholarship Level 1: $455
Scholarship Level 2: $555
9-12
1 week
Program Fee: $380
Scholarship Level 1: $330
Scholarship Level 2: $280
9-12
2 weeks
Program Fee: $680
Scholarship Level 1: $580
Scholarship Level 2: $480
11-14
2 week, 1 wk day camp, 1 week backpacking
Program Fee: $860
Scholarship Level 1: $780
Scholarship Level 2: $680
Teen Backpacking
Teens
Details coming soon!
  
Four Fires
Teens
Details coming soon!
  
Counselor in Training
Teens
Details coming soon!

More about the new weighted lottery enrollment system for WYP programs

Which programs are affected?
The weighted lottery system will apply to registration for school year, summer and spring break programs.  It will also apply to Family Camp and some adult programs, depending on popularity of the event.

What are the dates for Summer 2012 Registration?
Open enrollment for Summer 2012 FOR ALL FAMILIES (including school-year families) will run between Feb. 1  through Feb 28, 2012. Lottery results will be announced Tuesday March 15, 2012.

How does the weighted lottery work?
This weighted lottery system will not be completely random. Certain factors will affect your chances of enrollment, weighted in the following order:

  1. No outstanding balances from past sessions
  2. Participation in school year programs
  3. Ability to be flexible in schedule (i.e. “My child is available for most sessions in summer, other than our first choice”)
  4. Balancing for demographic diversity
  5. Participation in past summer camps
  6. On waitlist for 2 prior summers (and not offered a spot)
PRICING (follow link for more FAQ): Program fees for summer camps are organized via sliding scale levels based on ability to pay.
Program Fee: This is the actual cost of running the program for Wilderness Youth Project
Scholarship Level 1, Subsidy: For families that need some financial assistance
Scholarship Level 2, Deep Subsidy: For low income families**
**Deeper scholarships below Level 2 may be requested by completing the scholarship request amount during the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Wilderness Youth Project summer programs...

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