The 4H Wagon Train is an 8-day event planned for July 13th-20th of 2013, we are headed for The Barlow Road this year. We typically number between 75 and 125 partic- ipants. We will be divided into wagon families and each family has duties that are done each day. We hike, ride an equine, or drive a wagon each day from Saturday through Tuesday. Wednesday is lay-over day, where we take a break, invite family and friends to join us for the day at a pre-determined location, play games, wash & shower, do crafts, and have presentations. Then on Thursday through Friday, we are on the trail again. Saturday we finish the Trek (if necessary), clean up, and head home. Each night we set up camp and have “family circle” in which we give awards, make an- nouncements, sing songs, and tell stories. Early in the morning, we break camp and head out on the trail again towards the next campsite.
This is a working wagon train and you are expected to prepare yourself and/or your animal physically for the 7-12 mile hikes we will be on each day of the Trek. 4H Wagon Train provides meals for the week but you will be asked to help serve, clean up, and prepare lunches as part of your role as a pioneer. Pioneer attire is encour- aged during the Trek, especially on “layover day”. While the Trek is a fun and learn- ing experience, long, hot days can be expected. There are times when chores have to be done, things break and have to be fixed, and trails must be cleared. However, just like on every other wagon train that ever reached its destination, successful co- operation and problem solving pulled them along; 4H Wagon Train is no different. We will attempt to prepare you for some of the stressful situations that might come up and provide opportunities for problem solving and personal growth.
Find us on facebook at 4-H Wagon Train or Visit our website: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/metro4h/wagontrain OSU Extension Service, Washington Co. 4-H 155 N First Ave, Ste. 200, Hillsboro, OR 503-821-1119 4hwagontrain@gmail.com
