Frequently Asked Questions
“We still do not know one thousandth of one percent of what nature has revealed to us.”
— Albert Einstein
Program Age Ranges
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For programs that run during the school year (Sept-May), the age is determined as of December 31st of the starting year of the program. If your child is within the age range as of Dec. 31st, they are eligible for the program.
For camps, including summer & vacation camps, the age is determined as of September 1st of that year. If your child is within the age range as of Sept. 1st, they are eligible for the program.
For adult programs that are listed as 18+, you must be 18 year old at the time the program begins.
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No, we do not make exceptions to the age ranges.
We set the age ranges for specific reasons that affect group dynamics and the focus of the program. We work with certain age ranges together that allow us to optimize our style and approach to meet the needs of the program participants. Although mixed-age interaction is valuable, in the small group sizes that we work with, our staff would not have adequate time or focus to meet the needs of all participants.
Program Registration
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We currently do online registration through Active Network. There is a link on each program page to begin registration. Make sure you select the correct program you are interested in.
You are able to create an account that will make future registrations simpler.
A deposit is required to complete registration.
Further payments can be made either online, or by mailing us a check.
Make checks payable to:
Wolf Tree Programs LLC
Mailing address:
PO Box 44
Montague, MA 01351 -
If a participant is mildly ill and does not need medical treatment bring the participant to the designated medical station located in the nearest facility. Allow the participant to get some rest and contact their parents/guardians. If the participant is not feeling better after a half hour or so, the parents may pick the participant up early from camp after the Director is notified.
Parents/ Guardians who’s children need to take medications during camping hours will need to fill out a prescription medications form provided by Wolf Tree Programs. Parents/ Guardians shall provide the program with appropriate written authorization and the medication before any medications are administered. Medications must be in the original container and labeled with the child's name, name of medication, directions for medication’s administration and date of the prescription. Participants will be administered the medication only by the camp healthcare supervisor. All medications will be kept in a lock box at all times. All unused medication will be destroyed if not picked up within one week following the camper’s departure at the end of camp. Only parents/ guardians of the participant taking the medication can drop it off and pick it up from the Director of Wolf Tree Programs.
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Click on this link and use the username and password you created:
Financial Questions
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All program deposits are non-refundable. These cover the space we reserve for you or your child in the program, as well as the administrative work involved. If you cancel before a program begins, we will refund any tuition paid beyond the deposit.
If you decide to cancel after the program has started, you are responsible for full payment of tuition. We budget each program based on attendance and commit pay to staff, overhead and office work based on our numbers. When people cancel, we need to be able to keep those commitments. If we are able to find a replacement for the cancellation, we will refund the portion of the program tuition that is unused, but we cannot guarantee this will happen.
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If a payment is 2 weeks or more late, we reserve the right to cancel your registration without refund.
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We accept payments via check or online via echeck (preferred) or credit card.
To pay via check, please mail it to:
Wolf Tree Programs
PO Box 44
Montague, MA 01351To pay online with an echeck or credit card, sign into your account and follow the instructions.
Click here to sign in your ACTIVE Account:
https://campsself.active.com/WolfTreeProgramsLLC
We do not accept payments in cash.
Program Staff and Program Notes
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Each program is staffed by different people. Program pages will list the lead & assistant staff, along with bio's. Check out the page for the program you are interested in to find out who is leading it.
Our staff have gone through extensive training, background checks and interviews in order to lead programs. We know that each staff member is a reflection of Wolf Tree and work to ensure that we offer a consistently safe, fun and engaging environment, while also drawing on the unique strengths of each of our staff.
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We will do our best to accommodate requests about a late drop-off or early-pick up, but cannot guarantee we will be able to do so. Generally, it depends on the program and staff whether it is possible to have the group accommodate an individual request.
We are often wandering in the woods, a distance from drop-off/pick-up spots, so it's not always easy to facilitate bringing a child back to the meeting point.
We need notice in writing to be able to accommodate the request, so please get in touch early.
For summer camp, this may affect which group your child is placed in.
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All programs require children to have a basic fitness level that allows them to carry their backpack with them while wandering in the woods and engaging in physical tasks such as running, climbing and generally moving throughout the day.
Program activity depends on the age level, interests and weather each day. Younger aged programs won't be wandering as far, but still involve moderate physical activity and the ability to carry a backpack with food and personal gear. Older aged programs may involve significant hikes while carrying personal gear.
If you have a concern about whether our programs are a fit for your child, please contact us to discuss.
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The physical and emotional safety of our staff and the community remain our top priority in responding to COVID-19. We will follow state guidelines for COVID protocols and these may change over time, please check back in regularly.
