- August 21, 2016–August 28, 2016
- Off campus
On this trip, students will embark together on a self-supported sea kayak paddle through the historic North Channel. Along the way students will camp on granite islands and peninsulas, climb and rappel a rock face that drops 60 feet to the water below and gain the skills needed to safely travel and live out of their kayak for a week. Most students even learn the "Eskimo role"! Passport or equivalent is required.
Passport or equivalent is required.
- Details
- Available spots: 19
- Cost: $495
Experience level
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Wilderness experience
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Water activities
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Fitness intensity
- Testimonials
What students are saying about this trip:
“An amazing time with new friends in the wilderness.”
“I loved learning about the outdoors and meeting new people!”
“I absolutely loved seeing the northern lights, and also discovering a canyon/valley of sorts on one of the islands.”
- Leadership
Coming soon
- Itinerary
Aug. 21 – Trip Orientation and Teambuilding
Aug. 22 – Trip departs for North Channel of Ontario; Road Trip; Camp in Serpent Bay
Aug. 23 – Paddle School and 8 Mile Open Water Paddle near the Turnbull Islands; Island Camping, Rock Jumping
Aug. 24 – 6 Mile Open Water Paddle through the Whalesback Channel; Island Exploration and Rock Jumping
Aug. 25 – Rock Climbing and Rappelling on a 60’ face that drops into the North Channel; Solo Experience
Aug. 26 – 12 Mile Open Water Paddle on Lake Huron
Aug. 27 – 8 Mile Open Water Paddle to the Benjamin Islands
Aug. 28 – Sunrise Paddle; Return to Calvin College by 7:00PM
Registration
The registration deadline has passed.
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