What does the application process include?

The first step is to complete an interest survey and include the trip/trips your child is interested in. Once completed, you will receive an email confirming your interest in the specific trip(s) as well as details/timeline for preparing for the upcoming trip. You will also have a chance to set up a 1:1 call with our team to ask any questions you have. Depending on when you submit an interest form, you will receive an application form 2 month’s prior to a trip. That form will include all general as well as medical and emergency information that our team needs to collect from you. Once completed and, and you have submitted an initial down payment, we will send out a pre-trip email with all logistical information as well as a time for a mandatory pre-trip family meeting.

What if my child has never camped before?

That’s great news! We’re an organization that is focused on helping novice campers develop a love for the outdoors through safe, healthy and fun experiences. Our process is to work with campers and families to ensure all questions are answered and that we establish a strong level of trust prior to trips departing.

What do you require of your trip leads?

In order to work with our youth on trail, all trip leads must have, at minimum, a Wilderness First Aid certification - essentially First Aid and CPR certification for accidents taking place in the wilderness. Guides also spend time prior to trips training our leads in the areas of cultural awareness, Social and Emotional Learning best practices as well as strategies for individual and whole group reflection. All of our trip leads pass a rigorous interview process along with reference checks and criminal background checks.

What’s the ratio of trip leads to campers?

The ratio of trip leads to campers is 2 trip leads (one male and one female) to 13 campers. This is standard practice across many travel camps, it’s also the max capacity of a 15-passenger van!

Is Roam Wild insured?

Yes, Roam Wild is a fully insured organization.

Do parents get to communicate with their child during the trip?

In a manner, yes. Although campers do have to turn in their cell phones once we arrive to our destination, we offer specific times during the trip when campers will be able to make phone calls home if needed, especially if they are feeling homesick. Additionally, trip leads will use apps such as Remind and Photo Circle to keep parents updated - posting daily pics and updates about travels when/where there is a signal.

What do do campers need to bring with them?

Campers need only bring toiletries, and a few clothing items as well as two pairs of shoes. The full list of items will be sent out by trip leads a month prior to the trip. We will also provide a detailed list of all materials that Roam Wild will provide to each camper.

Food on trail?

Roam wild will provide meals for youth that are rich in calories and healthy fats - we provide campers a daily caloric intake based on camp-world best-practices and with support from dietitians and pediatricians. We also make adjustments to meals for any campers with food allergies or dietary restrictions/preferences (if you’re vegetarian or vegan, we can make that work!).

Are sessions Co-Ed?

Currently, all sessions are co-ed. As we have more campers in future years, we will offer gender-specific sessions for our rising 7th and 8th grade campers. For families that have questions about how specific elements of what our co-ed travel looks like, we can assure you we take all necessary precautions; expectation-setting is a big part of our family orientation. Join us for a family night to hear more.