Siskiyou: Horizons Wilderness Program
A camp that provides participants the opportunity for growth and healing through a variety of therapeutic activities. Prepare to embark on an amazing and rewarding experience in the mountains of Siskiyou County.
Program Description
Horizons Wilderness program is a camp that provides participants the opportunity for growth and healing through a variety of therapeutic activities.
Horizons provides youth ages 11-18 the opportunity to participate in all logistics of a backpacking expedition. With the help of qualified staff, the youth will be working on planning meals, planning routes, breaking down camp and participating in team building activities.
Horizons Wilderness Camp is based in Siskiyou County and takes youth on trips into the Trinity Alps, Marble Mountains and sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. In addition to backpacking, opportunities for equine therapy and one-day rafting trips are available. Horizon’s therapeutic program is beneficial for at-risk youth, but we welcome all who are interested.
Skilled professionals accompanying the youth will be licensed therapists, rehabilitation specialists and experienced outdoor educators. All leaders have been certified in wilderness first aid, CPR and several have waterfront lifeguard certification. All professional staff are employed through Remi Vista, Inc., and have undergone extensive background screenings and have many years experience working with youth.
Get Involved!
This program is a life-changing experience for all involved and we welcome all support and generosity from the community. We are searching for any individuals or companies who are interesting in donating. You can designate a specific group you would like to sponsor, or a specific camper. By helping to fund our program, you will be contributing to the growth and stability of our youth by helping to give them the tools necessary to negotiate the trials that exist in the world. If you have any questions regarding the camp or donations, please feel free to contact us at:
Remi Vista, Inc.
1107 Ream Avenue
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-1436
5-Day Wilderness Camp Itinerary
Prepare to embark on an amazing and rewarding experience in the mountains of Siskiyou County. This trip is a experiential multi-day backpacking expedition that will last for five days and four nights. Participants will be involved in the logistical planning of the trek, helping out with meal planning, route planning, equipment preparations and, of course, fun.
Day 1: Trail head to Long Gulch Lake 1 ¾ miles +1,000 feet elevation
¦9:00-11:00 Group arrives at trailhead, Check in, gear check, breakfast
¦11:00-12:00 Introductions, discuss expectations, safety, questions
¦12:00-1:00 Hike
¦1:00-1:30 Lunch
¦1:30-4:00 Hike (intermittent breaks) Arrive at Long Gulch Lake
¦4:00-5:00 Set up camp/snack
¦5:00-6:00 Activity/Swimming
¦6:00-7:00 Dinner (set up, cook, eat, clean up, bear bag)
¦7:00-9:00 Debrief, campfire, games
¦9:00-10:00 Free time, prep for sleeping
¦10:00 Quiet/Sleep
Day 2: Long Gulch Lake to Trail Gulch Lake 3 miles +1,000 feet -1,000 feet elevation
¦7:00-8:00 wake up, break down camp, breakfast
¦8:00-8:30 Group meeting (day briefing, questions etc.) camp sweep
¦8:30-3:00 Hike (includes breaks and lunch) Arrive at Trail Gulch Lake
¦3:00-4:00 Camp set up/snack
¦4:00-6:00 Free, swim, activity
¦6:00-7:00 Dinner (set up, cook, eat, clean up, bear bag)
¦7:00-9:00 Debrief, campfire, games
¦9:00-10:00 Quiet time, sleep
Day 3: Trail Gulch Lake to Fish Lake 2 ¾ miles +400 feet -1,000 feet elevation
¦7:00-8:00 wake up, break down camp, breakfast
¦8:00-8:30 Group meeting (day briefing, questions etc.) camp sweep
¦8:30-3:00 Hike (includes breaks and lunch) Arrive at Fish Lake
¦3:00-4:00 Camp set up/snack
¦4:00-6:00 Free, swim, activity
¦6:00-7:00 Dinner (set up, cook, eat, clean up, bear bag)
¦7:00-9:00 Debrief, campfire, games
¦9:00-10:00 Quiet time, sleep
Day 4: Fish Lake to Twin Lakes 2 miles + 1,000 elevation
¦7:00-8:00 wake up, break down camp, breakfast
¦8:00-8:30 Group meeting (day briefing, questions etc.) camp sweep
¦8:30-12:30 Hike (includes breaks)
¦12:30-1:00 Lunch
¦1:00-4:00 Low ropes
¦4:00-6:00 Camp set up,snack, Free, swim
¦6:00-7:00 Dinner (set up, cook, eat, clean up, bear bag)
¦7:00-9:00 Debrief, campfire, games
¦9:00-10:00 Quiet time, sleep
Day 5: Twin Lakes to Trail Head 2 ¾ miles -1,400 feet elevation
¦7:00-8:00 wake up, break down camp, breakfast, swim
¦8:00-8:30 Group meeting (day briefing, questions etc.) camp sweep
¦8:30-2:30 Hike (includes beaks and lunch)
¦2:30-3:30 Debrief, gear break down
Info Flyer
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