Howdy Folks And Welcome To Frontier Village!
FRONTIER VILLAGE SUMMER DAY CAMP is the only summer day camp of its kind, located just south of beautiful Vallecito lake on 100 acres of private land. Frontier Village is a unique, progressive learning day camp program ideal for any child wishing to experience action-packed days that are unique to western culture. Frontier Village takes your child back to the pioneering days of Vallecito where they will build their own shelters in groups, take exciting field trips, trade wares with Southern Ute Boys & Girls Club and be inspired by over 40 special guests from all over the nation. This day camp is a multi-faceted approach to frontier living involving hands on primitive skills, historical and cultural education, environmental respect, safety and awareness as well as participation in interactive games, craft making, skill building, story-telling and music, complete with a barn dance and True West Rail Fest participation.
Don’t miss out on this limited space opportunity!
Due To Popular Demand We Have Shortened The Length Of Frontier Village.
The Progressive Learning Experience Will Remain The Same
And We Hope To See You Out On The Frontier!
FRONTIER VILLAGE SUMMER DAY
CAMP AT VALLECITO LAKE
2012 SUMMER DAY CAMP schedule
Full Camp July 9TH-August 10th Mon.-Fri. 9AM-3PM
Weekly Sessions also now available!!!
Camp Limited to 24 Children Per Week AGES 7 -16
*Bus Transportation From Bayfield @ Eagle Park and Durango @ Santa Rita Park Included*
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS AND PRICING - EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT FEB 22ND - APRIL 15TH
week 1
MON: Meet with children and their parents at the Animas Museum for introductions - movie - education on frontier life and western heritage- special guests/Animas Museum La Plata County Historical Society - cabin & historical slide show & films - music with special guest hugh felt & mike mixter and the blue grass gang
TUE: Map to Frontier Village - tour of village - village rules & safety - team assignments -special guest Mrs.Camps Town Ladies & Gents including other friends - construction safety - sustainable living - begin gathering materials - finishing touches of building mini cabin, garden & pathways
WED: Bear safety (BearSmart Durango) - food, water & wild animals - dehydration & hypothermia - water pollution & ecology - finding, cleaning & storing water - fishing - special guest from Trout Unlimited Ty Churchwell
THURS: - Covered wagon - bandits - special guest Bob Cooper and The Hug & Kiss Sisters - horse tales (story-teller) - games - reflections & goals - Splitting into groups & teams
FRI: Primitive shelters & staying dry - rope & journal making workshop- games - Durango & SW Colordo history - stories with Dottie Warlick
Week 2
MON: Intro to Primitive archery & safety - special guest bowyer Ed Scott and friends - woodworking safety 
- arrow making - flint knaping . &
fire ecology & education - special guest Upper Pine River Fire District - Missionary Ridge class- light & heat - fear & use of Nature - stories
TUES: Primitive archery workshop - bow making -special guest Justin Jackson - target practice & safety .
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-Primitive fire skills - special guest Mitch Post - crafts & free time
WED: Primitive archery workshop Continued - Primitive trapper camp - animal tracking & casting
THURS: Trapping - snares - history & life of a trapper - black powder & winchester demonstations - special guest from DOW/Mitch Post/Mike and Sue Harris from the Single Action Shooting Society
FRI: Intro to horses & equestrian safety - Horse rides special guest Steve w/ No Fences Equine - horses vs mules -special guest Jennifer Penko and Amanda Williamson.
week 3
MON & TUES: Pottery & jewelery making - arts & crafts - special guest Kasey Correia from Dancing Spirit Gallery Ignacio- baskets - free time - clothing - leather - furs - games & free time
WED: Sheep arrive - intro to fiber arts with special guest Pam Ramsey from La Plata Farms - History of Navajo Weaving- history of knitting in the 1800's - period specific clothing
THURS: Clothing - sowing - Music with Gigi Love - special guest, Buffalo Barb - mocaccins & leather crafts
FRI: Wild herbs & medicinal plants of Colorado - special guest Deb Buck - back country hiking & trail safety - Blue Spruce for a movie.
week 4
MON: Basic first aid & CPR certification - With special guest Betty Schnider &
Wildflowers, plants & trees of sw colorado - special guest Al Schnider with San Juan Native Plant Society - safety in the woods
TUES: History of mining in the Rockies - prospecting & period specific tools & methods - safety - gold panning - water safety - special guest Katrina Blair of Turtle Lake Refuge Durango - wild edible plants & flowers - preserving & drying foods
WED: Deeds - claims - monetary value - special guest from PRVB Arlene Longfellow-woodburning art - special guest - Joanne Mentor - games & free time - Pioneer tools & contraptions with Earl Wilkening and Brianna from Historical Society
THURS: Chickens & cows arrive- cooking - smoking meat - root cellars - pioneer recipies - James Ranch tour
FRI: History of blacksmithing/fire & forge safety - field trip to Nine Tongs Forge- frontier games - tomahwak throwing - mallets & flour sacks 
week 5
MON: History of trading on the frontier - barter system - Buck Skin Charlie - special guest from Historical Society Brianna and- special guest Kristi Kohen-railroad history
TUES: History of Native American Indians of SW Colorado - Ute Heritage - story telling with Jim Jefferson - trade session between instructors,staff & students
WED: Southern Ute Cultural Museum field trip
THURS: Trade with Southern Ute Boys & Girls Club
FRI: Party & parent tour of Frontier Village with closing ceramonies
august 18th: the children of frontier land have been invited to a special day in durango as guests to true west rail fest. this day includes a private tour of the train yard and the world single action quick draw tournament. the children must attend dressed in their handmade frontier outfits and be prepared for photos with true west magazine. Visit: TRUEWEST RAILFEST for info
TRUE WEST RAILFEST 2012
Registration and Enrollment Information
FRONTIER VILLAGE is a unique program designed for only 24 children (ages 7 -16) per week to participate and runs for a total of 5 weeks from July 9th- Aug 10th. We recommend participation in the full length of the camp in order gain a complete understanding of pioneer living and to achieve the unique, progressive learning experience that we are providing for each participant. Special guests from across the nation will be visiting and sharing their knowledge and skills with the children. It is for this reason that no discounts or pro-rating will be given for missed days or weeks that your child has been enrolled for. With all that the children will have the chance to experience, this will truely be a Summer to remember!
We are offering an Early Registration Discount on FULL CAMP REGISTRATIONS ONLY with a deadline for enrollment by April 15th in order to receive the discounted rate. From April 16th - June 30th the camp registration will be set at full price. You must cancel your childs enrollment no later than June 1st in order to receive a refund of your registration fees minus a 25% cancellation fee. Enrollment cancelled between June 1st- June 25th will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received after June 25th are subject to review in order to determine whether or not a refund will be given at that point. You will be notified by mail of the determination. Refunds will take 7 -14 days to process.
CAMP PRICING
FULL CAMP
Full Camp Enrollment: July 9th-August 10th (5 Weeks) $1875.00 Due by July 1st Paid In Full
SESSIONS PRICING
Weekly Sessions: Mon.-Fri. (5 days) $375.00
For weekly sessions: Please try to register the Wednesday before the week you are wanting your child to attend.
* Children must be present during week 3 July 23rd-27th or be appropriately dressed in 1800's type western clothing to participate in True West Rail Fest.
August 18th: the children of frontier land have been invited to a special day in durango as guests to true west rail fest. this day includes a private tour of the train yard and the world single action quick draw tournament. the *children must attend dressed in their handmade frontier outfits and be prepared for photos with true west magazine.
Frosty Pines is offering scholarships to the Frontier Village Summer Day Camp. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship please contact Marcie at: marcie@frostypines.com or call 970-884-9963. Deadline For Scholarship Requests : June 20th
1 scholarship request per family please.
By Clicking the BUY NOW button you acknowledge and agree to the terms of the cancellation policy stated above.
You also have the option of paying your camp tuition with CHECK BY MAIL to: Frosty Pines Wilderness Education Program 2514 County Road 500 Bayfield, Co 81122
PLEASE DOWNLOAD/SAVE & COMPLETE THE FORMS BELOW, SCAN AND EMAIL TO:
marcie@frostypines.com THANK YOU FOR CONNECTING WITH FROSTY PINES!
Upon Enrollment your child will receive a Frontier Village Camp Packet by mail.
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