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Champlain Discovery Youth Program - Chesapeake 17 LT

Location: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, Vermont
Dates: Jun 23, 2009 - Jul 26, 2009

Champlain Discovery 2009: June 23 -- July 26 

Instructor: Nick Patch

This exciting co-educational program will give ten individuals, age 13–16, the opportunity to build a 17' sea kayak, then launch their newly built boats and embark on a 11-day paddling and camping exploration of Lake Champlain. Students own the kayak they build upon completion of the program.

Boat Building

The first three weeks will be a day-program* held at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. During this segment students will build their kayaks as well as learn kayaking and wilderness skills. Students also choose, and take part in, a variety of sports and group activities. Lunch and snacks are provided.

* Students are responsible for transportation during this part of the program. LCMM will help coordinate car-pooling where possible.

Kayaking and Camping

This 12-day kayaking adventure will launch from Whitehall, NY and head north on Lake Champlain, to Burlington, VT. Paddling and camping will be interspersed with visits to sites of historical and ecological significance. Champlain Discovery is a challenging program, offering an opportunity for great personal growth. We will be living outdoors for the 11-day trip, whatever the weather. We may paddle many miles in a day, with winds that may or may not cooperate. Everyone will share responsibility for cooking, cleaning, personal and group safety. Champlain Discovery strives to create a challenging and supportive environment.

Tuition

Full tuition is $2,950, which includes all instruction, kayak materials, food and use of major camping equipment during the kayaking and camping portion of the program. LCMM offers scholarships for qualified students with financial need.

Print and fill out the application, then mail to:
Nick Patch
LCMM
4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT 05491

Find out more here.


For more information call (802) 475-2022 or email nickp@lcmm.org.