Camp 2024 - UPDATE - Land of Fire and Ice: Wells Gray Provincial Park

LOCATION: TRU Wells Gray Education and Research Station (25 km north of Clearwater, BC)

DATE: July 11-14, 2024
Hosted by the Kamloops Naturalist Club (KNC) 

Registration:  Effective May 1, 2024 – There are two spots left.

Please submit your registration as soon as possible.

This camp will combine evening presentations and half- and full-day field trips to immerse attendees in the wonders of Wells Gray. Per BC Parks highlights, Wells Gray has something to offer for almost every outdoor interest.

Registration Descriptions (please read)

  • INCLUDES: ● All meals and full program ● Shared accommodation or RV/Tent space.
    DOES NOT INCLUDE:  Travel to and from the camp Carpooling during the camp (donations to driver for gas are customary) Bedding and pillows Extra outings before or after BC Nature Camp
    For Draft Program, click here.
  • For Confirmed Speakers’ Bios, resources on Wells Gray Park, and information on Optional Adventures (to be booked separately), click here 

Registration Fees* –  Full Registration +$ 650.00 CAD
Full Registration includes:

  • Shared accommodation in research centre (rooms of 3 = 1 single bed + 1 bunk bed) or cabins (3 per cabin with no power or indoor plumbing, but outhouses nearby).
  • RV (unserviced) and tenting options are available but do not decrease cost. Includes access to research centre washrooms and showers.
  • All meals and full program: see draft Program on KNC website
  • Participants may bring snacks and alcoholic beverages if desired but there will be limited access to the facility’s kitchen/fridge.
  • Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the centre, carpooling for field trips, and their own pillow & bedding.
  • For more information and a video about the research centre, see: LINK

    Please review the hiking levels below (You will be asked on the registration for your level):

  • Beginner (level trails with few elevation changes, roots, or other obstacles, max two (2) hours total walking with frequent rest stops)
  • Moderate (variable trails with frequent elevation changes, some rough ground and obstacles, up to four (4) hours hiking with infrequent rest stops)
  • Experienced (variable trails with frequent elevation changes/gains, frequent rough ground and obstacles, up to seven (7) hours hiking with few rest stops)

Once the maximum of 20 registrations have been confirmed, a wait list will be kept in case of cancellations.

Information:  Link to Presenters List
Link to Other Resources and Options

Contacts:
General questions:   Nancy Flood
Registration: Gary Hunt 

PLEASE REVIEW THE CAMP REGISTRATION INFORMATION CAREFULLY!  DUE TO THE REMOTENESS OF THIS CAMP, MANY FIELDS ARE MANDATORY AND THE INFORMATION IS FOR LOGISTICS AND SAFETY.

We apologize, but registration for this camp is now full. Thank you!