Expedition Camp
| Dates:
Session I: July 5th - 9th, 2010 Session II: July 12th - 16th, 2010 Times: 8am – 5pm – day camp only |
Fly In / Fly Out: Austin, Texas |
| Cost: $375 | Airport Transfer: Yes |
| Ages: 11 - 17 | Level of Difficulty: Novice - Intermediate |
| Environmental Initiatives: Barton Creek Greenbelt clean-up; Leave No Trace Ethics; recycling | |
| Certifications: American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid | |
| Skills: Hiking; orienteering; mountain biking; mountain bike maintenance; swimming; Leave No Trace ethics; Wilderness First Aid & CPR; expedition preparation; flora and fauna identification; backcountry cooking; weather and climate forecasting; rock climbing; and, river rafting. | |
| Description: The first and only camp of its kind in Austin,Texas, The Expedition Camp is proud to be running strong after 5 incredible years of outside fun. Utilizing the natural sanctuaries in and around the Austin City Limits with Stand Up Paddling, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing on natural limestone faces, swimming in local watering holes and rafting a mighty river in Texas. Hands on, contextual learning awaits students at every corner– including mountain bike maintenance, Wilderness First Aid skills, Leave No Trace ethics, and weather and climate forecasting. Join us for an action packed – expeditionary experience you’ll never forget! | |
