Challenge and Adventure
- ages 14-16, co-ed
- 2 week session
- Dates, Rates & Availability
This action packed course involves a series of adventure-based activities led by our most experienced staff. Challenge and Adventure campers will be working together to develop a positive and confident attitude toward themselves and others in a non-competitive, supportive environment.
Example of previous year's activities:
- Team Building & Initiative Games
- Belaying and Climbing Wall
- Low ropes
- High ropes
- Mountain biking at Ganaraska Forest (day trip)
- Rock Climbing in Bancroft (day trip)
- White Water Kayaking at Palmer Rapids for 2 days (overnight)
- Caving at Warsaw caves (day trip)
- Canoeing to sister islands (day trip)
- Canoeing in one of our Voyageur Canoes to Peterborough, and traveling through the Peterborough Lift Locks (day trip)
- Swimming at Burleigh Falls (day trip)
- Day trip to the Petroglyphs
- Traditional camp activities with other campers
- Evening Campfires
- 2 night hiking trip on the backpacking trails of Algonquin Park
Note: The type of adventure experiences may vary from year to year. Good health and strong swimming skills required due to nature of activities.
Recommendation: To help gain valuable team-building skills and tripping experience prior to taking the leadership courses, we suggest that campers consider completing either this 'Challenge and Adventure' program or the 'Wilderness Canoe Trip' (for ages 14-16) before applying for the 'Counsellor Skills Development' and 'Leader-In-Training' courses.
