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The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is offering several outtrips for youth aged 12-16. Using local, historic canoe routes, this program is designed to promote ethical camping practices and introduce youth to a healthy recreational activity that they can carry on into adulthood. All outtrips are based out of YMCA Geneva Park, where campers will plan and pack for their trip before being bussed to their trip locale. Staff leading these trips will hold Wilderness First Aid and Life Guard Certifications. |
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Georgian Bay Trip (12-13 yrs) |
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This trip is designed as an introduction to extended outtripping, with
a program consisting of a four night trip from Bala, Ontario to YMCA Camp Kitchikewana in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. A mix of river and lake paddling, this trip is the ideal route for beginner trippers. Participants will follow the Moon and Musquash Rivers through Go Home Lake and down into Georgian Bay. Please note that this program is not CO-ED.
2010 Fee: $650.00 |
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Magnetawan Trip (14-15 yrs) |
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This trip is a more challenging option following the historic Magnetawan River and its connecting lakes. This route travels through the heart of the southern portion of the Canadian Shield and the surrounding terrain is quite rugged and beautiful. In numerous areas, the river travels through magnificent gorges which have slowly been formed by the river over thousands of years. Campers will also learn about how the river was once used for logging, the fur trade and aboriginal transport in the earlier parts of Ontario’s history. This is a five-night, six-day trip. Please note that the program is NOT CO-ED
2010 Fee: $650.00 |
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Temagami Voyageur Trip (15-16 yrs) |
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This trip is designed for youth with an interest in extended outtripping. Located in the beautiful Temagami region, participants will travel through old growth forests, lakes and rivers ideal for canoe tripping and to experience a true sense of teamwork and leadership. Participants will be on the water for nine nights and ten days, and will paddle through the many beautiful lakes of the region while experiencing some challenging portages along the way. This trip is remote in nature and is not for beginner paddlers. Please note that this trip is CO-ED.
2010 Fee: $1250.00 |
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For more information contact (705)325-2253 |
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or email jim_pomeroy@ymca.ca |
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