Outdoor Adventure

• Expedition is available for 9-12th graders and is designed for campers that want a challenge backpacking in the wilderness. While campers need not be experienced backpackers, this trip is physically demanding; campers should be able to carry ~35 pounds for 5-6 miles per day. Check-in time will be Sunday 1-3 pm and check out time will be Friday 9-10 am. Please note that check in and check out times are different from other programs.
• Outpost is available for 7-10th graders and is designed for campers that want to be pushed out of their comfort zone with the ability to return to base camp each day. This session is highly active, with day trips that may include hiking, swimming, climbing, and biking; campers should be able to hike 5-6 miles carrying food and water.  Check-in time will be Sunday 3-5 pm and check out time will be Friday 12-1 pm.

• Expedition will include meals both on site at the dining hall and off site meals prepared by guides while backpacking. Guides will also provide group snacks, though campers are welcome to bring one personal snack per day (in order to allow enough space in bear cans). When on site, campers will sleep in rustic cabins in Sherwood; when backpacking campers are required to bring their own personal sleeping gear. A packing list is provided upon registration, and two adult guides will be present in all lodging situations.
• Outpost will include a variety of meals served on site at basecamp and on the trail during day trips. When on site, campers will be sleeping under the stars at basecamp. A packing list is provided upon registration, and two adult guides will be present in all lodging situations.

Campers have opportunities throughout the trip to engage in spiritual practices, as well as an evening small group discussion time about faith.

While a significant amount of time and fun will be spent on the trail, campers will also have downtime to play games and explore the area around camp. Potential supervised activities include swimming, exploring, summiting, and more!

Our guides have combined skills of first aid, lifeguarding, mental health first aid, and at least one Wilderness First Responder. In the event of an emergency, guides will follow our emergency protocols and are also equipped with a Garmin satellite device. Please note that the camper’s family insurance place is the primary source of coverage.

Registration and final payments will be due two weeks prior to the camp start date. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required with registration per camper. All non-refundable deposits are applied toward the total tuition due. Refunds are not guaranteed for cancellations made within two weeks of the camp start date. Campership applications are available below.