Youth Programs
BEDROCK
$650 | Ages 11-12
Bedrock begins and ends at Mink Lake and includes real wilderness travel. Whether backpacking or canoeing, students will learn basic backcountry skills and practice them with their small group. Students will experience God’s amazing creation, become a part of a team and spend quality time with instructors who lead with patience and encouragement.
Boys:
7-day | Bedrock I | June 24-July 1 | [FULL]
7-day | Bedrock II | July 7-14 | [FULL]
5-day | Bedrock III | July 19-24 | [FULL]
Girls:
7-day | Bedrock I | June 24-July 1
7-day | Bedrock II | July 7-14
5-day | Bedrock III | July 19-24 | [FULL]
CAIRN
Ages 13-14
Cairn is an introductory wilderness trip for middle school students who are looking for a taste of backcountry exploration. While learning to recognize and follow dependable routes in the wilderness, students will grow the courage to guide their own lives on trustworthy paths. On Cairn, students will experience the strength of teamwork and the importance of getting involved in solving a problem.
Boys:
7-day | Cairn I | June 24-July 1 | $800 | [FULL]
10-day | Cairn II | July 5-15 | $900 | [FULL]
Girls:
7-day | Cairn I | June 24-July 1 | $800 | [FULL]
10-day | Cairn II | July 5-15 | $900 | [FULL]
COMPASS
Ages 15-17
Compass invites students to explore a deeper commitment to faith and community, and to challenge themselves with the risks and choices involved in remote backcountry travel. On this true wilderness experience, students will paddle pristine lakes, navigate wilderness waterways, lead with a map and compass, and build solid sleeping shelters. Conversations around a campfire, opportunities to share stories, and time to keep a journal will help students reflect and grow from their experiences.
Boys:
10-day | Compass I | July 5-15 | $1100 | [FULL]
14-day | Compass II | July 19-Aug 2 | $1300 | [FULL]
Girls:
10-day | Compass I | July 5-15 | $1100 | [FULL]
14-day | Compass II | July 19-Aug 2 | $1300