7-week Senior Adventure Leadership Trips
(Previous intermediate whitewater experience required; participants will be denied if skill level is not met)

Bonnet Plume River (*whitewater experience is mandatory)
Age: 16
Dates: July 1-August 17, 2012

From its source in the Yukon's McKenzie Mountain Range, the Bonnet Plume River is a premier wilderness whitewater river. This designated Canadian Heritage River, flows through subalpine tundra and is home to diverse populations of wildlife, vegetation and scenery.

Participants will start their canoe trip at Bonnet Plume Lake and navigate their way through rapids ranging from Class I-III. Nights will be spent at excellent camping locations which offer opportunities for scenic day-hikes. At the confluence of the Bonnet Plume and Peel River, the trip will spend their last week paddling north into the North West Territories on the Peel River ending at Fort McPherson.

Winisk River (*whitewater experience is mandatory)
Age: 16
Dates: July 15-August 31, 2012

Flowing through untouched boreal forest on its way to Hudson Bay, the Winisk River is a stunning and challenging whitewater river located in Northern Ontario. Starting at Pickle Lake, Ontario, participants will paddle the Pipestone River to gain access to the headwaters of the mighty Winisk.

Participants can expect to paddle technical rapids, spot a variety of wildlife, as well as climb the occasional esker. As the black spruce and jack pines start to disappear, the group will enter Polar Bear Provincial Park and the Hudson Bay lowlands, home to the only known Ontario polar bear population! As the Winisk flows into Hudson Bay, the group will have paddled over 700 kilometres and finish their journey at Peawanuk.

Both these Senior Adventure programs will begin with in camp preparation and a short canoe trip on the Madawaska River to practice white water skills before heading to the river.

Upon return, participants will be able to share their experience with the camp during a special evening of "Stories from the Water" as well as cabin placements for hands on learning. Participants will also have an opportunity to complete an Ontario High school credit during their program.

Staff are highly qualified instructors and trip leaders and will be in regular contact with the camp to provide regular updates for families at home.

All participants in Adventure Trips will be required to complete their waivers and join us for our Adventure Trip Information Nights to learn more about the trip details and information about our risk management plans, instructor qualifications and trip curriculums.

Adventure Trip Information Night
Date: June 5, 2012