Introductory
Backcountry Adventure
One Week, Ages 12-13
Maximum Group Size: 12
A great backcountry adventure
for younger campers! After a day of kayaking at nearby
Note to Parents: This camp takes place in a low
elevation setting, about 2km from the road. It is the perfect introduction to
backcountry camping while maintaining easy access to the road in case of
illness or other problems. From our lodge, our instructors can reach the
backcountry site in approximatly half an hour if need be. All trips will have a
minimum of one female and one male instructor. We feel this is a very safe
venue for younger campers and will provide them with an unforgettable
experience.
Activities
During the week
you will be practicing your skills in:
·
Rock
Climbing and Rappelling
·
Caving
or Canyoneering (depending on conditions)
·
Mountain
hiking
·
Backpacking
·
Kayaking
Evenings will be
spent
·
Learning
survival skills (shelter building).
·
Having
campfires.
·
Playing
Initiative games.
·
Story
telling, and lots more!
When you arrive at COE you will
spend the first evening getting to know your Instructors and all of the rest of
the campers.
The next morning, after a big breakfast, you will head to the lake for a day of
kayaking and playing in the water.
On day 2 you'll pack up your packs, tents, stoves, and food and hike into your
home for the next four days! After you set up your new home, you'll cook your
dinner, play some games, and enjoy a night in your tents.
Each day we get up pretty early, to get a head start. After a big breakfast
you'll grab your gear for the day and head out for an adventure in the
mountains with your new friends. 
What to Bring
Gear can be purchased at a variety of outdoor stores including MEC, a co-op with
some of the lowest prices in
·
Clothing
(track suit for running, running shoes, sweaters, socks (lots), shorts,
T-shirts and sweat pants) Avoid jeans except for indoors.
·
Warm
jacket (fleece best), Warm pants (not jeans).
·
Rain
Jacket and Pants
·
Gloves,
hat and toque
·
Swim
wear/ water shoes
·
Toiletries,
towels, facecloth
·
Sleeping
bag (should be one that can be packed in a back pack with lots of room to
spare) good to minus 10.
·
Lightweight
Sleeping Pad (blue foamie or thermarest) - available for loan if required.
·
Day pack
or back pack (We can rent you one, if you don't have one, $10 for the week)
·
Most
important of all is a good pair of hiking boots(best) or hiking shoes!!
·
Camera
and pocket money (optional)
·
Sunglasses,
Sunscreen
·
2 -
1L Waterbottles (Nalgene brand best)
·
Make
sure to properly label all of your gear.
Please avoid
bringing valuables to camp. We will not be responsible for lost or stolen
articles.
Do NOT Bring
The following items are not allowed at COE summer youth programs
·
Cell
Phones
·
MP3
Players, Walkmans, etc.
·
Gameboys,
Nintendo's, etc.
·
Knives
|
Date 2010 $675 + GST Ages 12-13: *Pickup point will be at
Beaverdam Campsite, 5 minutes east of Nordegg on Hwy 11, a detailed map will
be provided when your child is dropped off. |
Sign Me Up! Please contact
us for a registration package OR Mail or e-mail in forms with a
$100 deposit to hold your child's spot on the camp. |
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