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If you were to tell someone that you were packing up only essential supplies to survival, throwing all 50 pounds of it on your back, and wandering into the woods, most people would tell you that you were crazy. Add on the fact that you would be hiking 26 miles, fundraising $2012, and bringing along teenagers to heights of over 11,500 feet over the course of 4 days you would get one of two responses: “You’re insane!” or “COOL!” That, simply put, is the WALL program.

There is something wonderful and liberating about being in the woods. Having grown up in suburbia, I did not have too many experiences in nature; oddly enough, I was the kid whose parents DID NOT allow him to be a Boy Scout. Most of the time, it seems like parents force their children to join these programs. As a result, I had to explore the woods from the safety of my own room, reading books like The Call of the Wild and Hatchet. Even though I consider myself to have had a privileged life, it wasn’t until college that I had the opportunity to experience the outdoors. Jumping in and out of a car to take pictures was not my idea of experiencing the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone. More

The journey to the summit is just the beginning.

 WALL (aka Wilderness Adventures in Leadership and Learning) is a challenging leadership learning program that stresses teamwork and perseverance throughout a physically and mentally demanding 4 day, 26 mile hike that reaches altitudes of 11,500 feet. 

We’re looking for fearless Woodseys up for the challenge of a lifetime — not only for you but the 10 kids you’ll be taking with you.

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The journey to the summit is just the beginning.

 WALL (aka Wilderness Adventures in Leadership and Learning) is a challenging leadership learning program that stresses teamwork and perseverance throughout a physically and mentally demanding 4 day, 26 mile hike that reaches altitudes of 11,500 feet. 

We’re looking for fearless Woodseys up for the challenge of a lifetime — not only for you but the 10 kids you’ll be taking with you.

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Calling all Woodseys, the applications for Head Counselor Assistants (HCA) and OCP (WALL and UniCorps) are out! With the selection of the Program Directors and Head Counselors, the 2012-2013 camp season is well on its way. Now we are looking for a few good men and women to fill out the roles of OCP advisers and the rest of the Leadership team.

Not sure what to apply for? Want to learn more about Leadership, UniCorps, and WALL? The Breeze will be posting articles written by the PD’s about their respective programs. Check them out to find out more!
You have seen them washing dishes, remaking trails, and unclogging biffies. You have seen them running talent shows, executing programs with their units, and serving as role models for their younger peers. UniCorps is a unique experience because it teaches the campers an invaluable concept: service. As a UniCorps advisor, you will have the chance to create your own programs throughout the week to instill this invaluable lesson. Intrigued?? Here are our UniCorps program directors, Silverfox and Bubbles, and their own reasons on why you should apply for UniCorps. 

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Calling all Woodseys, the applications for Head Counselor Assistants (HCA) and OCP (WALL and UniCorps) are out! With the selection of the Program Directors and Head Counselors, the 2012-2013 camp season is well on its way. Now we are looking for a few good men and women to fill out the roles of OCP advisers and the rest of the Leadership team.

Not sure what to apply for? Want to learn more about Leadership, UniCorps, and WALL? The Breeze will be posting articles written by the PD’s about their respective programs. Check them out to find out more!

As Week 10 of Winter Quarter begins, 400 UCLA students will have their first taste of UniCamp for the 2012 year. What are now referred to as “10th Week Meetings” are the first time Leadership teams will meet their sessions. It’s a time of excitement, anticipation, anxiety and fear as this group of 30 volunteers that has been training for the last 10 weeks are  sent out  to train and lead their own volunteers. To celebrate this momentous occasion we have chosen to revisit the day when 30 individual volunteers became 7 united leadership teams: More

Camp and fashion are normally two words that don’t go in the same sentence however Old Woodsey Sarah “Shortcake” Ahn has invited the Woodsey Alumni Association to attend her upcoming runway show. It is coming up soon so if you have ever wanted to attend a runway show don’t let this opportunity pass you by! See the invitation below for all the information:

I do camp for one because I love being up in the mountains. I love the wind in the trees and the stars at night and just being away from the city for a week.

In the beautiful city of Malibu, the SAILors of 2012 were brought together for an unforgettable weekend.  It was a small and cozy retreat, allowing us plenty of time to get to know one another and truly bond.  We kicked off retreat with good old-fashioned skits introducing everyone.  Random adjectives were creatively incorporated, leading to Sailors breaking out of jail, re-mixing HIMYM’s “Let’s All Go to the Mall Retreat!”, Bear horses, and rap video.  Funny would be a serious understatement.  The night was concluded with a night hike to Malibu’s beach shores.

Waking up bright and early, we set off for a full day of leadership training, camp topics review, and fundraising plans.  It was a beautiful, sunny day set in a private park.  The afternoon was reserved for adventure.  We set off for a hike to the Escondido Falls.  Actually, it was more of a trickle… that smelled like sulfur (aka rotten eggs), yum.  Nonetheless, it was a sight to see, with a fun trail bringing us back to nature-filled camp days.  And of course, it wouldn’t be a complete day without a visit to the beach.  Spending time relaxing, taking an endless amount jumping pictures, playing in the cold water, and playing Bocce Ball, it’s safe to say the Sailors are already one with the water.  This was especially true for Grizzly Bear, after being engulfed by a wave! More

Hello Woodseys!

It has been a couple of very exciting weeks for UniCamp as volunteer recruitment officially ended  last Friday. However, the UCLA campus has not been the only place to see action, as cabins undergo construction at River Glen with the help of the Weingart Foundation Grant, and Rush 49, a website, hosts a contest to find the “Best Charity in LA”, UniCamp is active throughout the Southland. Read on for more information about volunteer recruitment, more cabins for River Glen, and UniCamp’s victory as the best charity in LA! More