Rock & Rivers Adventure Camp
For ages 13 - 17
Immerse yourself in a week of of multi-sport adventure in the mountainous regions of Maine. This area is home to rugged mountains, whitewater rivers, and rich Native American history and legends. During the week campers will journey across the region rock climbing, hiking, rappelling, rafting and camping alongside pristine Maine lakes and rivers. Campers will take on the challenge of hiking peaks within Baxter State Park such as Katahdin, Maine's highest peak and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Then it's off to Mount Kineo, an island in Moosehead Lake to hike and climb for a day before journeying further down the Kennebec River watershed to rappel a waterfall, construct a rope bridge across Moxie Stream and relax in clear pools and potholes along the stream. You can test your fingertips while rock climbing high above Lake Moxie before boarding rafts to challenge some of the world's greatest whitewater rapids on the Kennebec River. Campers will shoot through rapids with names like Magic Falls, Big Mama, and Whitewasher. The final leg of our journey brings us back to Acadia National Park to find even more adventure along the coast. Limit: 10. No experience necessary. Whitewater programs will be led by ACA certified instructors and all rock climbing will be taught by PCIA or AMGA certified instructors.
Session A: July 7 - 13
Day 1: Arrive in Orono, Travel to Millinocket, Climb and Camp on the Penobscot River
Day 2: Hike Katahdin – the peak of Maine
Day 3: Travel to Greenville, Ferry over to Kineo for a hike and swim.
Day 4: Travel to Harris Station, Climb at Joe's Hole and swim
Day 5: Rappel into Moxie Falls and relax in the Jacuzzi like potholes
Day 6: Board a raft to take on the the Kennebec River whitewater.
Day 7: Return to Orono to rest up for the next week or head home.
Session B: July 21 - 27
Day 1: Arrive in Orono, Head to Clifton to climb and camp
Day 2: Clifton Crag for climbing, rappeling and swimming
Day 3: Travel to Gulf Hagas to hike and swi.
Day 4: HIke the Double Top Mountain at Baxter State Park
Day 5: Raft the Penobscot or Kennebec
Day 6: Acadia - Otter Cliff, sea cliff climbing
Day 7: Return to Orono to rest up for the next week or head home.
WHERE DO THEY CAMP
Campers will sleep in tents separated by gender. We stay in public campgrounds.
MEALS
Overnight campers join the leaders in preparing delicious, healthy camp meals. Vegetarian options are available as well. Sample evening meals include pasta with sauce and salad, vegetable stir fry w/ chicken side.
MEETING / PICK UP LOCATIONS FOR ROCK & RIVERS CAMP
Meets at Alpenglow Adventure Sports / Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School at 92 Main St. (Route 2), Orono, ME, unless otherwise announced. Meeting time on the first day (Sunday) is 11:00 a.m. Pick up will be at the same location at 11:00 a.m. on the final day (Saturday).
YOU CAN COMBINE THIS CAMP
Our Stayover option lets you combine this camp with other camps before or after.
EQUIPMENT LIST
__ Day pack – appx 30L (1800 ci)
__ Backpack or duffel bag large enough to hold all your gear
__ 20 - 30 degree sleeping bag
__ 72” x 24” ground pad or inflatable pad such as ThermaRest
__ Crazy Creek camp chair (optional)
__ 2 one-quart water bottles
__ Hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers
__ Insulating inner layer of clothing such as polypropylene
__ Insulating middle layer of clothing such as fleece or wool
__ Lightweight, loose fitting long pants that dry quickly
__ Warm socks (wool)
__ Hat
__ Shorts
__ 2 tee shirts
__ Rain jacket and pants
__ Swimsuit
__ Towel
__ Headlamp or flashlight
__ Journaling supplies (optional)
__ Sunscreen / lip balm
__ Insect repellent
__ Unbreakable cup, bowl, spoon and fork
__ Toilet kit (toothbrush, comb, etc)
__ Camera if you want
Make your adventure last even longer
and save an additional $50.00 off each successive camp.
Want more than a week of adventure? Up to six weeks of rock climbing and adventure camps can be combined for greater savings. Create your own sequence of adventure. The possibilities are nearly limitless, just like the fun!
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