Prepare yourself for hiking, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, and camping in two weeks. The course will spend the first week hiking along the Lake Michigan shores, climbing at a local gym, kayaking on the waters of Lake Michigan, mountain biking on the local single-track trails and building a strong sense of team through a local challenge course. The following week will see you planning, shopping and packing for your overnight camping adventure. Tuesday you will travel to Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin where you will spend the week climbing, hiking, and kayaking. Our qualified staff will provide a safe and comfortable learning environment. Transportation will be provided for all the activities. Equipment will be provided unless specified.

--First week: 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m
--Second week: Monday 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
---------------- Tuesday-Friday overnight camping at Devil's Lake State Park
- Activities: Sea Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Camping
- Van Supported: Yes
- From (week 1): Wilmette, IL
- From (week 2): Devil's Lake State Park, WI
- Ages: 14-18
- 2008 Price: $700.00

- Registration Forms Here!

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TRIP ITINERARY**

Day 1 Hiking Illinois Beach State Park
10:00am Introduction to the facilities, staff.
10:30am Depart for IBSP
11:00am Arrive IBSP
11:00-2:00 Explore the IBSP including lunch
2:00pm Depart for NWP
2:45pm Arrive NWP
3:00pm Pick up time

Day 2 Climbing at the local gym
10:00am Daily morning activity
10:30am Depart for the local gym
11:00am Arrive local gym
Prep folks with rules and expectations for the day
11:15am Introduce folks with the staff, facility and equipment
2:00 pm Wrap up climbing day
2:30pm Head out to the water for a quick dip.
Could head to the lake or us facility pool
2:45pm Arrive NWP
Debrief day/Prep of next day
3:00pm Pick up time

Day 3 Kayaking on Lake Michigan/Skokie Lagoons
10:00am Daily Morning Activity
10:30am Prep for day
Fitting PFD's
Paddles
Boats
11:00am Depart for H20
11:30am Arrive H20
Prep boats
Safety Talk
Paddle Talk
11:30-2:00pm On the H20
2:00pm Clean and sort gear
Debrief day
2:45pm Arrive NWP
Prep for next day
3:00pm Pick up time

Day 4 Mountain Biking North Branch/Busse Woods
10:00am Daily Morning Activity
10:30am Load up and ride out to location
10:30-2:00pm Practicing skills on various terrains.
2:00pm Heading Back to NWP.
Clean up
Prep for next day
Debrief
3:00pm Pick up time

Day 5 Challenge Course Day
10:00am Daily Activities
10:30 Depart for local challenge course
11:00-2:00 Challenge Course
2:00 Depart for NWP
Prep kids for next week
Provide gear list for next weeks overnight..
3:00pm Pick up time

Day 6 Prep Day for Overnight
10:00am Daily Activity All camping gear must be brought and checked off.
10:30 Prep group for task of the day.
Break into groups
11:00-2:00 Check in gear
Shop
Prep gear
2:45 Arrive and meet with Parents to answer last minute questions.
3:00pm Pick up time

Day 7 Depart for Devil's Lake
8:00am Daily activity
8:15am Load vans last minute details.
8:30am Drive off.
12:00pm Arrive. Set up Camp.
4:00pm Evening Hike.
6:00pm Dinner
Evening activity
Prep for morning.

Day 8 Climbing/Swimming/Hiking
7:30am Wake-up Breakfast.
9:00-4:00pm Climbing/Swimming/Hiking
4:00-on Dinner
Evening Activity

Day 9 Climbing/Swimming/Hiking
7:30am Wake-up Breakfast.
9:00-4:00pm Climbing/Swimming/Hiking
4:00-on Dinner
Evening Activity
Prep for next Day
Prep for next Day

Day 10 Wrap-up Trip
7:30am Breakfast
9:30am Climb/Hike
12:30am Depart for NWP
4:00pm Arrive NWP
CLEAN UP
5:30pm Good Byes

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