All of our JFR crews live on a wildfire base or JFR-specific base.
Life on these bases varies from area to area, but each one has the necessary amenities for an enjoyable camp experience:
- Showers
- Kitchen
- Recreation room
- Fitness room
- Trailer or cabin-style accommodations
Some of the bases are surrounded by forest and have sports equipment, kayaks and canoes, a basketball court, pool table, and more!
Daily Schedule
Every camp is a little different with regards to meal times, but this is generally what you can expect on a day-to-day basis:
|
Time |
Activity |
|
06:15 |
Rise up and greet the sun! |
|
06:30 |
Morning fitness |
|
07:00 |
Breakfast, pack bag lunch if necessary |
|
08:00 |
Depart for work project |
|
12:00 |
Lunch |
|
13:00 |
Continue project |
|
16:30 |
Return to camp |
|
17:00 |
Dinner |
|
18:00 |
Camp chores, recreation and leisure, down time |
|
22:00 |
Camp quiet |
Leisure Time
Evenings typically include time to clean up from the day’s work, followed by an activity, sports, games or free time.
Weekends involve:
- Taking part in outdoor recreation activities like hiking, fishing, canoeing, biking, etc.
- Spending time in the local town or city
- Some opportunities to take part in local events such as parades, volunteering at the local animal shelter or Boys & Girls Clubs, and Parks Day
Other Information
- You will get bit by bugs.
- You will see many types of animals.
- Some nights are spent away from your normal home base and will require you to sleep in a tent.
- You will be part of a team.
- You will have the time of your life.
- There is no cost for living on the bases.
- There is no cost for eating on the bases.
Location Information
All JFR crews will take part in a core group of projects surrounding forestry and wildfire, such as:
- Trail building
- Mill tours
- Wildfire operations
- Invasive species
- FireSmart
However, each forest area has a different set of projects, educational opportunities, recreational activities, firebase and landscape that make them unique to one another.
No matter where you are stationed, you will have an incredible summer!
