November 4–6, 2026

7th Grade Outdoor Education

Three days at Camp Woodcraft in Big Bear Valley, combining NGSS-aligned science, social-emotional learning and classic camp adventure, run by Woodcraft Rangers.

Step 1 · Required · Paso 1 · ObligatorioSign the permission slipFirme el permiso de excursión›
Step 2 · Required · Paso 2 · ObligatorioRegister your student with Camp WoodcraftInscriba a su estudiante con Camp Woodcraft›
Group code · Código de grupoECSGar

Registration happens on Woodcraft Rangers’ site, CampWise, and is separate from the permission slip. You will need the group code above. At the end, click “Make Payment” to finish, even if no payment is due.
La inscripción se hace en el sitio de Woodcraft Rangers, CampWise, y es aparte del permiso de excursión. Necesitará el código de grupo de arriba. Al final, haga clic en “Make Payment” para terminar, aunque no haya ningún pago pendiente.

Seeing “Not enough information is available to start the application”? That message means the registration site lost track of which camp you came from. Come back to this page and tap the blue button again. Do not bookmark the registration page or reload it later, and do not open it from inside another app.
¿Ve el mensaje “Not enough information is available to start the application”? Significa que el sitio de inscripción perdió el enlace con el campamento. Regrese a esta página y toque el botón azul otra vez. No guarde la página de inscripción en favoritos ni la recargue después, y no la abra desde dentro de otra aplicación.

Step-by-step guides from Woodcraft Rangers (English only) · Guías paso a paso (solo en inglés)

1Create your CampWise accountParent name, username, password and email. About 2 minutes.2Add your student as a camperName, birthdate, grade and housing preference. About 2 minutes.3Complete registration with the group codeHealth forms, contacts and waivers. About 7 minutes.

Trip at a glance

Trip dates
Wed, Nov 4 – Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Bag drop-off
Tuesday, Nov 3, 5:00–7:30 PMMartes 3 de noviembre, 5:00 a 7:30 p.m.
Departure
Wednesday, Nov 4 at 7:30 AMSalida: 7:30 a.m.
Return
Friday, Nov 6, about 1:30 PMRegreso: aprox. 1:30 p.m.
Person in charge
Ms. McGinnis
Location
Woodcraft Rangers CampBig Bear Valley, CA
Bags must be dropped off on Tuesday, November 3. Students whose bags are not dropped off in advance will not be able to attend.
Las maletas deben entregarse el martes 3 de noviembre. Los estudiantes que no entreguen sus maletas con anticipación no podrán asistir.

Family meeting slides

The slides from the family meeting, covering all three grades: where each grade is going, dates and bag drop, medicine and medical care, how to reach us, eligibility, and what is due September 21.
Las diapositivas de la reunión familiar, para los tres grados. Elija «Español» para verlas en español.

Trouble viewing the slides? Open them in a new tab.

¿Problemas para ver las diapositivas? Ábralas en una pestaña nueva.

About Camp Woodcraft

Camp Woodcraft is Woodcraft Rangers’ year-round retreat center on 183 acres in Big Bear Valley. Woodcraft Rangers is a nonprofit that has run outdoor education programs for Southern California students for more than 100 years, and the camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, with an EMT on site and all staff trained in CPR, First Aid and Wilderness First Aid.

The 7th grade retreat blends NGSS-aligned science lessons with social-emotional learning and classic camp adventures, led by counselors trained to work with school groups. Students stay in rustic, temperature-controlled cabins with modern restrooms nearby and gather for meals at the Blue Sky Lodge dining hall. The camp also has an outdoor amphitheater, a gazebo and a game room for downtime.

Activities include a low ropes course, a rock climbing tower, archery and archery tag, axe throwing, gaga ball, astronomy hikes and guided nature walks. Some activities may carry an additional cost depending on the program.

Student slides

7th Grade Camping: Camp WoodcraftThe slides shown to 7th graders in class.Slides

Before the trip

ENGLISHPacking listEverything your student needs to bring.PDFESPAÑOLLista de empaqueTodo lo que su estudiante debe traer.PDFENGLISHSave the dateTrip announcement flyer.PDFESPAÑOLReserve la fechaVolante de anuncio del viaje.PDF

Photos, campsite and directions

Trip photo albumPhotos posted during and after the trip.Google PhotosPhoto album QR codePrintable QR code for the album.QR codeCamp WoodcraftThe campsite’s own website.Website

Coming soon

Still to come for 7th grade: the family presentation slides, the narrated videos in English and Spanish, and the Overnight Camp FAQ. They will be posted here as they are finalized.
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