Camp Steele Registration

Camp Steele Registration Form

If you are a current High Rocks participant and are committed to attending Camp Steele, please fill out this form, and we will send camp paperwork when it becomes available.
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Homelessness Definition
High Rocks follows the McKinney-Vento Act's Definition of "Homeless" for Children and Youth.

The definition specifically includes youth living in emergency shelters, motels, hotels, trailer parks, cars, parks, public spaces, or abandoned buildings, and those sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, abuse, trafficking, or a similar reason including doubling-up or couch surfing.
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What other aspects of yourself would you like to share?
Ex: I am an Appalachian, I am a musician, I am an athlete, etc.
Camp Steele 2026 Track Descriptions

*Subject to change*

Food Revolution: This track teaches campers how to change the way we consume and produce food. Participants use fresh organic produce from our gardens to create flavorful dishes, can fresh food for future use, and cook in a commercial kitchen. Campers will also create experiments to understand the nutritional value of processed food versus natural food.

Arts and Activism: This track has campers learn about important social art movements and how they have influenced cultural change. Different artistic techniques are explored, and participants create their own projects in the mediums of drawing, design, painting, and/or mixed media.

Dramatic Debate: This track allows for both sides of an issue to be heard and for campers to flush out topics in an academic space. Participants learn how to form an argument, articulate a point, and apply these forms of argumentation to everyday life.

Herbalism: This track is designed for beginners and those with some experience and will explore the art and science of using plants for healing, wellness, and a deeper connection to nature. Covering topics from plant identification and the ethical sourcing of plants and holistic practices as well as beauty and wellness creations.

Construction: This track introduces campers to the basics of construction, like common tools, materials, and safety practices. Through demonstration and hands-on experience, campers will explore skills including measuring, cutting, and fastening. They may work together on projects like shelves or picnic tables that contribute to our campground, creating items that campers will use for years to come!
A Typical Day at Camp

Mornings on the mountain are magical; birds chirping, mist rising, and peals of laughter echoing around the campground as participants make their way to breakfast. An old schoolhouse bell clangs, and everybody heads off to their various classrooms which could mean a screened in shelter, a horse arena…or maybe right in the field!

In Camp Steele, campers spend most of the morning attending their specific track. Campers are then given options to be active before lunch; some may take a walk to our waterfall while others may play a round of volleyball in the field or progress through the exercise track in our campground. Lunch and other camp meals will often include food grown in our High Rocks gardens and other local offerings.

After lunch campers will attend a holistic leadership journey class and engage with tasks to take care of the campground. The night ends with dinner, a robust and lively campfire and “lights out” at 10:00pm.

Camp also includes other activities, workshops and “special days” when we do something different…but these are often a surprise!

During camp participants will be surrounded by peers and adults who are all interested in learning how to be their best selves, learning how to build a better community, creating a judgment-free space, and applying those lessons to the greater world when it is time to leave.
Choose your track preferences:
This summer we are planning to offer five tracks. Please drag the options below to rank your interest in each. Details about each track are on the preceding page.*
Choose your campground care preferences:
Please drag the options below to rank your interest in each.*
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We work hard to make sure that we have enough donations to offer a full or partial scholarship to each camper who needs financial support. We plan our camps and buy food and supplies based on the number of campers who are selected. We need to know campers are committed to coming.

We ask for a minimum $100.00 deposit for all campers. We offer deposit waivers for those that need them to participate. The deposit is refundable, or you can choose to donate it to High Rocks.

Deposit/donations should be at least $100. The full cost of camp is $3,500 per camper, and we ask that every family contribute what they can to help. We are working with homeschooled students to use their WV Hope Scholarships for the cost of camp.

To make your deposit/donation, you can pay by cash, check, or online at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=info@highrocks.org&item_name=Donation%20to%20High%20Rocks. If sending deposit/donation, please include in the notes or "Add special instructions to the seller" box that the money is for “Camp Steele 26 Camp Deposit for (Camper’s Name)". Please also include whether you would like your deposit refunded when your camper arrives at camp, or if we should contribute it towards the cost of camp.

If this creates financial hardship and you need a deposit waiver, contact Kayla at Kayla@highrocks.org or 304-653-4891.
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Camp Steele Registration Form