Trailblazers

Blaze a trail – both literally and figuratively – as you spend the week adventuring together! The week will be filled with biking, hiking, canoeing, camping, team building, leadership skill development and faith in action. Find community and blaze a trail through the wilderness as you embark on this week-long adventure!

Schedule

The schedule each day varies based on travel time between sites and group decisions. Each day will generally include the following:

• Journey Time – As a group, explore the daily theme with games and activities help us dig into Bible stories and talk about God together
• Travel on the River – See amazing sights and experience God’s creation in a unique way
• Fun & Games – From Ultimate Frisbee to bracelet making, campers can be themselves and enjoy some great activities!
• Campsite Care – “Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints”, we strive to maintain the natural beauty of the sites we visit. Campers are empowered to do campsite set up and take down in a low-impact way.
• Wilderness Survival/Environmental Education – Campers get a chance to learn more about the nature that surrounds them, and are equipped with knowledge and skills to help them better navigate in wilderness situations.

Packing List

Campers spend almost the entire week outdoors, so check the weather and pack clothing suitable for warm days and cool nights. As all clothing and personal items are carried with campers in the canoes, there is a limit to the amount each camper can bring on the river. We do provide waterproof bags for campers, and staff will help campers re-pack their items from their luggage into the waterproof bags before the first launch.

Necessary Clothing and Suggested Amounts

• 3-4 T-Shirts
• 1 Long Sleeve T-Shirt
• 2 Pair of Shorts
• 1 Pair of Pants
• 1 Sweatshirt
• 1 Rain Coat and Rain Pants – Ponchos are not recommended, as they cause a safety concern on the river
• 1 Swim Suit & Beach Towel

Non-clothing Essentials

• Sleeping bag & small pillow
• Water bottle
• Flashlight
• Sunglasses or Hat
• Sunscreen
• Bug repellent
• Personal items (soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
• Bible