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  • BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF SEATTLE

    Youth Campaign Camp 2025

     

    Introduction: The Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle Youth camps embark on a challenging journey where we use equine therapy and the great outdoors to help promote mental health awareness and open participants minds to the opportunities in the equine community that involve schooling, scholarship, professions and lifestyle. Participants will focus on leadership, teamwork, and individual growth. While gaining confidence, building character, and self-worth. Although the experience can get rough, we will always overcome challenges as individuals and as a team. When the going gets tough we always remember the Buffalo Soldiers mottos which are, "we can, we will" and "ready and forward!"

    Location: Our camp locations are submerged within a rural environments. This will be a community setting where we help each other learn various skills. The majority of our activities take place in an outdoor setting. This demands that we uphold two of our Buffalo Soldier expectations which are to "be ready" and "be respectful" at all times. This means:

    • Being prepared to handle the tasks at hand;
    • Always be paying attention to your surroundings and you ranch administrator;
    • Always being ready to grab the rope and spring into action to help your fellow man;
    • Behaving and being respectfully toward one another;
    • Listening to each other's ideas and questions, responding to questions and ideas;
    • Participating in camp disccussions, decisions, and actions.

    In our community, learning growth and healing will be the focus.

  • Camp Summary

    Here is a breakdown of camp activities on a daily basis. Please be advised that this is a brief and concise summary. As with life, events arise that may change the pace of events. When a camp administrator encounters a moment to really bond with a cadet or teach a valuable lesson they seize the opportunity!*

    Tuition for Campaign members

    One Day Campaign.

    Includes 1 Day Campaign snacks & lunch provided by The Buffalo Soldiers

    $350.00 per camper

     

    Two Day Campaign.

    Includes Day one snacks, lunch & dinner provided by The Buffalo Soldiers, Day two breakfast, snacks, & lunch provided by Buffalo Soldiers

    $475.00 per camper

     

     

    1 Day Campaign Schedule (anticipated)

    Camp Hours Daily:

    9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

     

    *Requested ratio of attending administrators to youth is 1:5.

     

    AM

    8:00-9:00 am - arrival

    9:30 am - Introduction to Ranch

    10:00 am - ice-breaker / choose teams

    10:30 - 11:25 activity (AM workshops)

    11:25 - 11:30 transition

    11:35 - 12:25 activity (AM workshops)

    12:25 - 12:30 transition

    12:35 - 1:00 lunch/check-in

    1:00 - 1:05 transition

    1:05 - 1:55 activity (PM workshops)

    1:55 - 2:00 transition

    2:00 - 2:55 activity (PM workshops)

    2:55 - 3:00 transition

    3:30 - 3:35 transition

    3:35 - 4:25 activity (PM workshops)

    4:25 - 4:30 transition

    4:30 - 5:30 /debrief/acknowledgements

    At the end of the Campaign we will recognize participants with awards based on merit.

    2 Day Campaign Schedule (anticipated)

  • Camp Hours Daily:

    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    *Requested ratio of attending administrators to youth is 1:5.

     

    AM

    10:00am - arrival

    Introduction/ Rules for Location - ice-breaker / choose teams & tour of facility

    Camp Setup

    Hike for tinder

    Lunch

    11:25 activity (AM workshops) 11:25 - 11:30 transition

    11:35 - 12:25 activity (AM workshops) 12:25 - 12:30 transition

    1:00 - 1:05 transition

  • 1:05 - 1:55 activity (PM workshops) 1:55 - 2:00 transition

    2:00 - 2:55 activity (PM workshops) 2:55 - 3:00 transition

    3:30 - 3:35 transition

    3:35 - 4:25 activity (PM workshops)

    4:25 - 4:30 transition

     

    5:30 - 6:30 dinner

     

     

    Day 2 Camp Schedule (anticipated)

     

    (Fun Day/Culmination Day /Capstone Day)

    8:00 a.m. wake up

    8:30 - 9:30 Horse detail feed horses

    10:00 - 11:00 am breakfast, riding/ equine sports demo

    11:00 - 12:00 horse riding/ horse tag

    12:00 - 2:00 Field Day Games- (tug of war, log holding, sack race, cowboy roping.) We will also enjoy more physical games such as capture the flag and arrow tag

    2:00 - 3:00 Break Down camps and get ready to leave

    3:30 depart Buffalo Soldiers

  • WORKSHOP examples:

    Workshop 1: Buffalo soldier/Cowboy History

    Workshop 2: Equine Therapy

    Basic Horsemanship - grooming - feeding -

    Workshop 3: Horseback Riding Lesson

    Workshop 5: Basic outdoorsmanship

    Workshop 6: Basic life skills / Basic car maintenance

    Workshop 8: PR/Basic first aid

    Workshop 9: Equine sports, Lifestyles & school/ scholarship's opportunities

    3 to 4 workshops offered at the same time to keep kids rotating in smaller groups to avoid distractions.

    Lunch and dinner can be provided (allergies and dietary restrictions: peanut, pork, etc...)

    Youth Organization must provide 4 or more adult chaperones

    The following attire is required for camping activities:

    • Boots/Heavy Duty Shoes/Footwear
    • Pants - -Tee Shirt or Long Sleeve / Warm Clothing (Depending on Weather or time of day )
    • Clothing That Can Be Damaged And/or Heavily Soiled so bring extra clothes
    • Sleeping Bag, Pillow & Toiletries (if it's an overnight camp)
  • Campaign Participant

    Participant Information
  • Date of Birth
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  • PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE FORM

  • I hereby give permission for images of my child, captured during Buffalo Soldier Youth Camp through video, photo and digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes of The Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle/ Legends Horse Training promotional material and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership there to. Name of Participant (please print):

  • Date
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  • 1. Activity Supervisors

    All events will be overseen by the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle and attending administrators

    2. Transportation

    Participants are responsible for securing their own rides to and from Camp location

    3. Mentoring

    Participants may be offered mentoring, which is intended to help young people personalize the principles of military style and western cowboy living that they receive at home and in club activities. Mentoring may involve private conversations with an adult conducted in plain view of others. When dealing with our youth, confidentiality will be maintained to foster openness of dialogue, but situations involving sexual abuse of a minor or threats to life or physical health will be reported to the appropriate authority and to the parents. (except in those cases where the parent may be the alleged abuser)

    4. Requirements

    The Child named above is in good health and has no physical or medical limitations that would cause the activities as described above to be detrimental or dangerous or dangerous to the youth. Parents/Guardians should specify allergies and medical problems above.

    5. Consent

    I hereby attest that I am (we are) the legal parent/guardian(s) of the above-named child and hereby consent to the child's participation in the activities described above. I understand that activities of the kind described above may result in physical injury to my child but nonetheless specifically request that he or she be allowed to participate in those activities.

    6. Insurance

    I/we understand that Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle LLC does not offer any insurance relative to the activities or for any injury that may occur to the above named child. I/we represent that the child is (a) covered by insurance through my own insurance carrier; or (b) that i/we are personally financially responsible for any and all medical costs incurred as a result of a participant's injury.

    7. Emergencies

    If the above named child requires any emergency medical treatment or procedures during the activities, I hereby consent to and authorize the above-named activity supervisor(s) to make any decision and take any action to arrange for such procedures or treatments in the discretion of the activity supervisor(s).

    8. Release and Indemnification

    I release and waive, and further agree to indemnify, hold harmless or reimburse Challenge, Inc., the individual members, agents, employees and representatives thereof, as well as activity supervisors, from and against, any claim which I, any other parent or guardian, any sibling, the above-named child, or any other person, firm or corporation may have or claim to have, known or unknown, directly or indirectly, for any losses, damages or injuries arising out of, during, or in connection with the child's participation in the activities (including all forms of transportation) or the rendering of emergency medical procedures or treatment, if any. I have read 1 - 8 and fully consent sign below

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • If, in the event of a medical or other emergency, I am unable to be reached by telephone at my home or work telephone numbers listed below, I authorize the activity supervisor(s) to attempt to contact me through the emergency contacts listed below.

  • 10. Parent I, the Parent/Guardian, hereby attest that I have carefully read this Permission to Participate, understand its contents, and agree to its terms and conditions.

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  • Are you interested in volunteering as a chaperone, and/or volunteer? Do you have a unique skill?

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