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Adventure Explorer
One and two week-long sessions 6/3 through 8/4 Ages 10-12
Our Explorer program invites our 10-12 year old campers to engage in high adventure activities in a close, comfortable and controlled setting. Camp Greenville is unique in that we can offer trips like outdoor rock climbing, mountain biking and backpacking right on camp. They’ll take away the same high-adventure skills under close and experienced guidance- right in our own backyard! It’s a perfect taste of adventure in totally unintimidating trips. Upon arrival, our campers choose which trips they’ll participate in over the course of the week. These adventures are then set into motion and include extras like swimming in waterfalls, friendships and growth experiences. Explorers return after a week of adventure empowered to take on any challenge!
Adventure Trekker
One and two week-long sessions 6/3 through 8/4 Ages 13-15
The Trekker program allows the older group of 13-15 year olds a more independent experience where they pick trips that travel off camp to the area’s most exquisite sites. Exciting options include caving, white water rafting, mountain biking, fishing and rock climbing. These excursions challenge the campers to develop new skills, encourage self reliance as they learn to prepare meals and set up campsites, and allow them to increase their relationships with their peers and God’s creation under the leadership of summer camp’s professional role models. Nearby sites include Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest and Jones Gap Wilderness Area. The Trekker program offers an exceptional opportunity for campers to strengthen their sense of self through a range of adventure activities.
Adventure WhiteWater Week
July 28-August 4, 2012 Ages 13-15
Whether you are a seasoned paddler or just an inquisitive water sport enthusiast, our Whitewater Adventure program will give you the appreciation and skills to make waves this summer! This week-long session is a progressive introduction to paddling sports. Campers are guided by experienced staff as they improve their skills from flat water canoeing to a gentle river to exciting whitewater. Not only will they know canoeing strokes, but they’ll be rafting and kayaking, too! While experiencing some of the Carolina’s most beautiful places, campers will come away with hands-on skills and a thorough perspective on water safety. This program is sure to make a splash!
Equestrian Adventure
Week-long sessions starting 6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22 Girls Ages 9-12
Again we are offering a horseback riding intensive camp this summer on site at our beautiful facilities. This well-rounded weeklong experience is for girls who want to develop their riding skills and their ability to care for horses. Under qualified leadership, the girls will spend half of each day learning about the care of horses and working on riding skills, and the other half doing fun camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, and more. This is the perfect camp for girls interested in learning both the fun and responsibility of working with horses. Activity Choices:
Explorers
Backpacking: Campers who take this trip will emerge with a new understanding and appreciation for nature and themselves. This adventure will take campers from camp property down into Jones Gap State Park, part of the beautiful and wild Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. Through this adventure campers will learn aspects of "leave no trace" camping and gain leadership, self-respect and confidence to handle future challenges.
Rock climbing: Campers will build confidence as they learn the basics of climbing techniques and ethics. This adventure utilizes the natural rock cliffs on camp (a true benefit of Camp's amazing landscape) to develop and improve climbing skills. The top-roped climbs range from relatively easy to difficult and offer amazing mountain views from the top.
Mountain Biking: Mountain biking offers a fun and unique way to explore and tour the trails of camp. Feel the excitement as you cruise down a forest path and pop over the rocks in your way. Components of the program include learning bike maintenance, trail maintenance and preservation, improving riding ability and technical skill, as well as all safety considerations of the sport.
Adventure Racing : As seen on popular television series, this adventure requires map and compass use as campers race (with counselors) from checkpoint to checkpoint, finding trails, bushwacking through forests, and creating a winning strategy. This adventure guarantees steep mountainsides, wet stream crossings, thick woods, and wild fun.
Trekkers
Lake Jocassee Canoe Expedition: Lake Jocassee is a large, pristine and crystal-clear mountain lake. Adventurers will focus on enjoying their surroundings, exploring the lake's coves and peninsulas and developing paddling skills. The group will camp at a campground accessed only by boat and may enjoy an incredible shoreline, waterfalls, numerous coves, swimming, and learning canoeing skills and basic campcraft.
Caving: This adventure will have campers walking, crawling (and most likely squirming) through underground passages, while learning about cave geology, ecology and safety. Those who don't mind getting muddy will love this activity! Bring extra old and warm clothes and 2 additional sources of light (flashlights) to complement the safety gear that camp supplies.
Fly Fishing: This adventure will combine backcountry camping techniques with lessons and practical experience in fishing. Instructors will teach fly-fishing, casting, fly tying, proper bait use, and if lucky, how to clean a fish. Enjoy a fireside fish fry at the end of the day!
Mountain Adventure: Mountain Adventure takes campers to beautiful natural areas and fun-filled places in the Western Carolinas. The program consists of short hikes to waterfalls, rock slides, swimming holes and other "best kept secrets" the mountains have to offer.
Whitewater Activities: Our whitewater rafting and canoeing adventure uses professional outfitter companies to take advantage of the superb rivers in our area, such as the Nantahala, French Broad, and Pigeon. We send qualified and safety-oriented staff to guide personal inflatable rafts through rapids with campers who enjoy making a splash and taking in breathtaking scenery along the river.
Backpacking: Campers who take the opportunity to participate in backpacking will emerge with a new understanding and appreciation for nature and themselves. Trips may range from a simple overnighters to several days and will travel through some of the most beautiful sections of the Blue Ridge. These trips challenge the camper and test the stage for leadership development. Self-respect and confidence are the rewards gained from this exciting adventure.
Rock climbing: This is truly a confidence building adventure! Campers will begin by learning the basics of climbing techniques and ethics. This adventure utilizes the natural cliffs on camp property, camp's indoor, all-weather climbing gym, and will travel to some of the Southeast's best climbing sites including Looking Glass Rock, Cedar Rock, and Rumbling Bald!
Mountain Biking: Mountain Biking offers a fun and unique way to explore and tour the mountains of our area. Components of the program include learning bike maintenance, trail maintenance and preservation, as well as all safety considerations of the sport. Campers improve their riding ability as they tackle the fast and winding trails of Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest.
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