Hunter Apprentice (Ages 13-15)
Week #2: July 6-11, 2025
Ages: 13-15
Conservation programs have been a long-running part of the summer camp experience at Greenland Point. This new and exciting program will help you build skills for hunting beyond the hunter’s safety program. Learn skills in scent masking, working with the wind, game calling, advanced tracking, reading habitat and animal behavior, creating effective blinds, using effective camouflage, and so much more. Campers will have the opportunity to try out several different styles of hunting well still enjoying the traditional camp activities like fishing, swimming, and boating.
Cost: $675.00
What to Bring: Cabin-Based
During this program, you will be living in our bunkhouses or cabins. Please be prepared for warm or cool weather as well as rain and wind. Several of our programs may go on field trips, so being prepared is important. Also, please put your name on everything you bring!
Note: Please leave all jewelry and other expensive belongings at home. Cell phones, iPods, electronic games and devices, hair dryers, knives, lighters, matches, and food (including candy and gum) are not permitted at camp. Our programs are designed to give you a chance to “unplug” and enjoy nature to its’ fullest! UMaine4HC is not responsible for damage or theft of these items.
Necessary Items:
Hint: Synthetic clothing items such as “microfleece” compress well and take up less space, so think of multipurpose layers. They also dry faster than cotton and wick away moisture.
Clothing: Campers should pack all gear in a backpack, large duffle, or suitcase.
- Three-five shirts (at least one long-sleeved) (mini-camp, one-three shirts)
- One-two pairs of long pants (one pair should be quick-drying, synthetic
- One-two pairs of shorts (one should be quick drying, synthetic)
- Underwear for one week
- Socks (enough for one week)
- Two wool or synthetic fleece tops or sweatshirts (non-cotton items keep people warmer and retain heat when wet.)
- One-two pair sleepwear
- Small day pack for a water bottle and extra gear
- A cloth or mesh laundry bag for dirty clothes
- Rain gear: jacket and pants (avoid gear with cotton lining and ponchos.)
- Two pairs of sturdy footwear (sneakers, hiking boots)
- Personal toiletries and 2 bath towels (remember, perfumed and scented products, including body sprays, attract bugs!)
- Bug repellent (non-aerosol, please)
- Sunscreen
- Sleeping bag (with cotton sheet for hot nights)
- Pillow
- Water bottle (please label with camper’s name)
- Flashlight or headlamp (and extra batteries)
- Swimsuits (camp appropriate) and a beach towel
Optional Items
- Notebook or small journal
- Book to read
- Stationery, stamps, pens, pencils
- Water shoes or sandals (for showering or during waterfront activities)
- Spare glasses (if you wear them) with a strap
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Please note: The Hunter apprentice program does not include certification for hunter safety. If you are looking for a hunter safety certification please see our Conservation Camp programs.
Because The University of Maine defines firearms and archery equipment as weapons and has a strict weapons policy for the safety of all, and for liability and insurance reasons, camp program participants are asked not to bring their personal shooting sports equipment to Greenland Point 4-H Camp & Learning Center without prior authorization from the Camp Director or the Maine 4-H Shooting Sports Program Coordinator. The 4-H Shooting Sports instruction team at Greenland Point is very familiar with the wide variety of equipment here and competently provides complete instruction in the shooting sports discipline programs that we offer.