What happens in the event of a nearby forest fire? Are there established fire safety procedures?
A. Since the camp is close to Leavenworth and that area can be under fire watch in dry summers, we take direction from the Forest Service in case of evacuation. There are over 200 trained volunteer forest fire fighters living in and around Leavenworth. The children will learn about nature’s rejuvenation process by visiting past burned sites and observing what has occurred since the fire of 1994. No fires will be allowed in the camp area except a small covered council fire cared for only by the staff. There are two ways to drive off the hill in case of forest fire and the backside of the camp is only 1200 yards above Highway 2 and the Wenatchee River. If necessary, campers and staff could get down this direction quickly and safely on foot.
