Arizona Outdoor Adventures is an excellent organization that focuses on getting inner city kids out into nature to enrich their lives and give them an appreciate of the outdoors. They have a camp for the kids in the White Mtns and the Wallow fire went right through and destroyed just about everything they had at this camp. They lost truck campers, tents, sleeping bags, cots, coolers, and just about anything related to camping you can think of.

news articles about the camp and the fire:
http://www.kpho.com/...ids-summer-camp

http://www.azfamily....-124748269.html

AZ Outdoor Adventures has been hosting these FREE camps for kids for the last 15 years. Dan Priest had just finished setting the camp up for this year when he was told they had to evacuate. After the fire they came back and realized they lost everything.

If you want to help this organization you can do so in several ways.


Option 1
The Glendale Cabela's store has generously donated several Alaskan Guide tents and other gear to AOA to begin the replenishment process. They are also offering a discount July 22-24 to anyone interested in purchasing camping gear to donate to Arizona Outdoor Adventures. Representatives from AOA will be at the store from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day to collect these donations. An Arizona Outdoor Adventures wish list is available in store or online at http://www.azoutdoor...s.org/wishlist.


Option 2
AOA Fundraiser Casino Night benefiting Arizona Outdoor Adventures
August 6, 2011

A great opportunity to support efforts to get children into the great outdoors while having a fun evening with friends! Dinner, raffle, silent auction ---- see all the details:

For ticket information: http://www.aoacasino...eventbrite.com/


Option 3
AOA has been generously provided with a "Matching Gift Offer" for contributions received from July 10 to July 30, 2011. If you've not contributed before, this would be a wonderful opportunity to double the effectiveness of a generous gift! Go to http://www.azoutdoor...s.org/donations for information on how to donate.


CouesWhitetail.com just donated $200 to this organization and that will be matched so it will have the effect of being a $400 donation.

I encourage anyone who feels like donating, to do so now during the Matching timeframe of July 10-30. It will make your hard-earned dollars go farther and will help a great group.


For more information about Arizona Outdoor Adventures and to make a donation, visit their website:
http://www.azoutdoor...org/default.asp

This is a list of items lost in the fire:
Wallow Fire Loss
Arizona Outdoor Adventures
June, 2011


Tents and associated supplies:
18 X 16 custom canvas cook tent
- 1" steel frame and fittings

10 X 12 custom canvas wall tent
- metal frame and fittings
- 8X10 floor carpets (4)

8 X 10 custom canvas wall tent
- metal frame and fittings
- 8X10 floor carpets (4)

8 X 10 Eureka A-frame tents (4)
- metal frames
- 8X10 floor carpets (4)

10 X 10 Coleman dome tent
- fiberglass frame
- 8X10 floor carpets (4)

10 X 10 Cabela's dome tent (2)
- fiberglass frame
- 8X10 floor carpets (2)

12 inch spike stakes for tents - 150
24 inch bungee cords for tent/tarp stakes - 220
Ball bungees for cook tent and misc - 300
Tarps:
12 X30 camo tarp (2)
16X20 camo tarp
14X20 camo tarp (2)
14X16 camo tarp (2)
Extra new tarps: 14X20 camo tarps (4)
18 gallon storage containers (3) - stakes, ropes, bungee cords, hammers (3) and mallets (2), washers, tent fittings, grommet kits, tie wire rolls, pipe cutters

Tables:
2X4 Lifetime fiberglass tables (6)
2X4 adjustable height Lifetime fiberglass table (1)
18"X 36" adjustable folding table (1)
2X4 steel frame table (2)
Portable card tables (3)

Cook tent contents:
30,000 btu two-burner stove
Coleman 2 burner camp stove
Two canvas 3-shelf units with storage bags (2-gal, gallon, sandwich), teas, coffees, rags, alum foil, sugar, creams, disposable gloves, duct tape, electrical tape, butcher knives, kids drink mixes, etc.
36 gallon clear storage box with paper plates, Styrofoam cups, plastic cups, paper bowls, plastic eating utensils
36 gallon clear storage box with cake mixes, flour, sugar, first aid kit, 3 recipe books, games, 2 AOA banners (RCs)
36 gallon storage container with paper plates, bowls, cups, utensils to replenish tabletop container
36 gallon storage container of breakfast cereals
18 gallon storage container large size (1) and medium size (2) iron skillets
18 gallon storage containers (2) with stock pots, saucepans(2), disposable aluminum pans, and 12cup coffee pots (4)
18 gallon storage containers:
- canned goods (2)
- nonperishable food items such as macaroni/cheese, pancake mixes, syrup, crackers, soda cans, bread, candy, parmesan cheese, pasta etc. (4)
Large drawer of cooking utensils
Large drawer of spices, measuring spoons
2 wood cuttig boards, 1 plastic cutting board, 6 potholder
4 Coleman X-treme 70 qt ice chests
1 Igloo Marine 70 qt ice chest
First aid kit
Children's tylenol, ibuprofen, antacid, Benadryl anti-itch sticks

Fishing gear and tackle:
Rods and reels: - Shimano spinning outfits (5)
- Zebco 33s rods/reels (25)
Tackle box with knives, clippers, pliers, hooks, sinkers, line, lures, flies, bobbers, lubricants, and misc fishing tackle
Bag of exra reels (6) and parts for reels
Tackle bag with power bait (approx 4 doz bottles)
3 rod cases

Other camping equipment/supplies:
Chainsaw
7-gallon water containers (6)
Case of 1 lb propane cyliners (3)
24 bottled water case (2)
Folding camp directors chairs (2) - one with side table
Grill (salvaged)
Dutch oven table (salvaged)
2 dutch ovens (salvaged)
Dutch oven lid holders, tongs, leather gloves
Charcoal chimney(1)
Cloth wraps for lanterns and fragile equipment (25) towels
4 large action packers
Large action packer containing 5 propane lanterns and packages of mantles
Coleman propane lanterns hanging (5)
Wood splitter
Two spades
20 lb propane cylinders (4)
Buddy portable heater (sm) (2)
Mr. Heater 8,000-14,000 btu (5)
Large Coleman battery lanterns (3)
Smaller battery lanterns (5)
Large bag of mouse and rat traps
Chemical toilet (largest available)
1 gallon chemical toilet
Loo bucket
18 gal storage containers(2) with insect bite medicine, insect repellant, books re outdoor wildlife, misc toiletries
Large canvas tarp for trailer
18 gal storage containers (2) of personal clothes, insulated coveralls, 3 sets rain gear, ponchos, personal toiletries and gear (Dan)
New pair Danner boots
18 gal storage container of boots, waders, large clippers
Satellite radio
CD player/radio
357 magnum pistol
20 gallon storage containers (2) of personal clothes, camo Cabelas rain jacket, camo insulated coveralls, fleece camo jacket, and misc camo jeans and shirts, and heavy-duty camo poncho (Joanne)

Sleeping bags, pads, etc:
Custom tempedic mattresses (sleeping bag size) (2)
Nova-form gel pad for mattresses (2)
40", -20 degree custom sleeping bags (3)
18"X36" duffle bag with xtra pillows and blankets
Fleece sleeping bag liners (4)
Wool blankets (2)

In truck camper and back seat:
Garmin GPS
Bull pack heavy duty frame
Bow saws (2)
Wyoming saw in leather case (2)
18 gal storage container of supplies (2) (dayboxes) - lightweight 2-burner camp stove, coffee pot, backpack pot/pan kit, plastic utensils
18 gal storage container of nonperishable food items (freeze-dried dinners etc.)
18 gal storage container of kids educational items, i.e. elk, turkey, varmint calls, binoculars, fishing/fish books etc., DVD player with videos
18 gal storage container of target shooting supplies (ear protection, targets, bullets)
18 gal storage container of video tapes for camera, xtra battery, tripod, manual, USB, and manuals for chainsaw, guns
18 gal storage container of topo, BLM, forest maps (collected over 50 years) Camo folding camp stools (6)
Daypacks (6)
High quality, Nikon 840 binoculars
Toolbox with misc tools hacksaw blades, nuts, bolts, washers, vice grips,channel locks, pipe wrench, pipe cutter
Battery-operated air compressor
First aid kit
Tow strap (2)

Vehicles

Truck:
1994 GMC 4x4 truck with steel framed, insulated shell camper with rack. New tires with two spares on rack , high-lift jack in top rack, customized work

Jeep:
1982 CJ5 jeep with tow bar, spare tire, roll bar, custom work, binoculars in console