Adventure Courses
Paddle out on Kanuga's lake and see what you discover.
Designed for 3rd grade and up, students can build strength, confidence and new skills through goal setting and the physical and mental challenges presented in these adventure activities.
Canoeing
Students learn about water safety and proper canoeing techniques. After demonstrating basic competence, students are allowed to explore our lake. Life preservers are used at all times.
- 1 1/2 hours
- Ideal for 6th grade and up
Cooperation Course
Initiatives and Problem Solving
Learning to work together
Students employ group decision making, communication and cooperation skills in order to complete mental and physical challenges. This course is designed to be student centered -- the instructor gives only guidance and feedback, no solutions! During a Cooperation Course, students often change their assumptions and definitions of leadership, communication and problem solving.
- 3 hours
- Ideal for 3rd grade - adult
Challenge Hike
Groups will hike on one of Kanuga's many trails to a view point. These hikes are intended to be more physically challenging than the nature hikes. Students learn the skills necessary for an enjoyable, low-impact hike. This is a good time to see wildlife because more remote trails are often used on these hikes.
- 3 hours
- Ideal for 7th grade and up
High Ropes Course
The site for this activity is our Project Adventure certified ropes course. Students participate in an extensive ground school where they learn the basics about harnesses, equipment and commands. Students then choose from several elements which are both physically and mentally challenging. Once on an element, participants will be 20 to 40 feet off the ground!
- 3 hours
- Ideal for 7th grade and up
Orienteering
Students learn how to use a compass and read topographic maps. They also learn how to orient themselves without a compass. The majority of the class is spent navigating an established orienteering course.
- 3 hours
- Ideal for 6th grade and up
Outdoor Living Skills
This course teaches students how to be prepared for a successful experience in the outdoors. Students will also learn techniques for having a minimum impact on the environment. For an advanced class, older students learn to use the resources they might have and how to find necessary equipment outside in order to successfully adapt to primitive or disaster situations.
- 3 hours
- Ideal for 3rd grade and up
Overnight Camp Out
Participants learn how to select, set up and break down a functional camp site. Students learn the basics of low impact camping and what equipment is needed for a safe and successful camping experience.
- 5 p.m. - 9 a.m. minimum
- Ideal for any age
- Participants must provide their own sleeping bags
Rock Climbing
Students are introduced to the terminology, equipment, commands and techniques of rock climbing. Students are then given the opportunity to challenge themselves in a safe and controlled environment at our rock quarry or climbing tower, where they test their physical and mental strength. We have an indoor climbing wall in case of inclement weather.
- 3 hours
- Ideal for 6th grade and up
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