Wilderness Orientation
Calvin is closely monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic and is planning on an adjusted Wilderness Orienation Program. All previous trips have been adjusted to one trip on August 19-27. This trip will be a multi-element adventure in the Lower Peninsula of Northern Michigan. If you are interested in attending we have a few spots left, email orientation@calvin.edu to reserve your spot.
EPIC ADVENTURE, DEEP FRIENDSHIPS, HOLISTIC GROWTH
Share an amazing and memorable adventure in a remarkable wilderness setting. Learn wilderness skills and participate in service-learning. Reflect on God’s kingdom and live in intentional community. And leave having made meaningful and lasting relationships.
If you love adventure, the outdoors, and trying new and exciting things, Wilderness Orientation is for you—no previous wilderness experience needed! All that’s required is a willingness to try new things, a positive outlook, and good physical health. After reading about this year's trip options, register using the button below to secure your place!
2020 Wilderness Trips
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New Wilderness Adventure (August 19–26) - Open
- All students will be arranged in two pods of 10 incoming students and two wilderness orientation leaders. These patrols will stay together for the entire week and will not have contact with any other groups or outside communities. Students will participate in kayaking, camping, backpacking, and canoeing in the lower peninsula of Northern Michigan.
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Lake Superior Backpacking (August 8–14) - CANCELLED
- The Lake Superior Coastal Trail is one of the most scenic stretches of backpacking. Students should anticipate moderate to challenging hiking, mastering backcountry skills, enjoying beaches, and primitive camping.
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North Channel Sea Kayaking and Climbing (August 8–14) - CANCELLED
- Students will embark on a self-supported sea kayak through the North Channel. This trip includes camping on granite islands and peninsulas, climbing and rappelling, and gaining skills to live out of a kayak for a week.
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Lake Superior Backpacking (August 19–26) - CANCELLED
- The Lake Superior Coastal Trail is one of the most scenic stretches of backpacking. Students should anticipate moderate to challenging hiking, mastering backcountry skills, enjoying beaches, and primitive camping.
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North Channel Sea Kayaking and Climbing (August 19–26) - CANCELLED
- Students will embark on a self-supported sea kayak through the North Channel. This trip includes camping on granite islands and peninsulas, climbing and rappelling, and gaining skills to live out of a kayak for a week.
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Northern Michigan Adventure—Paddle, Pack, and Pedal (August 19–26) - CANCELLED
- This course travels through Northern Michigan and includes a paddle day on the Pine River, three-day backpacking on South Manitou Island, cycling from Petoskey to Wilderness State Park, and a day on the historic Mackinac Island.
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