EXP. Island Exploration

Island Exploration is a full day of adventure on the water, banks, and islands along the Potomac River and accessed by a 20-person canoe. Explorers paddle from the banks near our office to the top of the islands. From here they hike down trail and participate in treasure hunt style activities. They have all day out to explore, swim, and hike the multiple islands below the breaks. Campers engage in group and individual ropes course challenges that encourage them to think out of the box and expand their concepts of cooperation. Playing is a big part of this day, and the trails on the Virginia side weave through rocks and hills that play with the imagination. Before they can wrap up their activities for the day, campers must return to the huge war canoes and paddle back to Riley's Lock. This return trip gives us another chance to work on those base paddling skills and impart to our campers a love for the river.

All Explorers do all activities, unless for health reasons. A huge, stable "war canoe" is the perfect ride for 2 groups to go to the island at one time!!! That's right, a sturdy boat that moves campers this way and that. Getting to the island as a large group makes for a very unique and memorable experience.

Daily NeedsList:

• Lunch in ziplock bag,
• Bathing suit,
• Towel,
• Water shoes,
• Water bottle,
• Sunscreen and Hat! 

2012 Activity Head: TBD