Paddling in the Essex River Basin
SESSION I: DATES TBD
Session I offers five action-packed days for younger students! The week will include a day of adventure challenges and orienteering in the woods of Bradley Palmer State Park, a day of rock climbing at Red Rock in Gloucester, a day of sea-kayaking through the beautiful Essex River Basin, a day of hiking on Mount Major, nestled in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, and a day of canoeing on the scenic Ipswich River. Instruction will be provided by trained staff in all activities and no prior experience is necessary. The cost of this program is $295 per child and it is open to students who will be entering grades 5 & 6.
Session I offers five action-packed days for younger students! The week will include a day of adventure challenges and orienteering in the woods of Bradley Palmer State Park, a day of rock climbing at Red Rock in Gloucester, a day of sea-kayaking through the beautiful Essex River Basin, a day of hiking on Mount Major, nestled in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, and a day of canoeing on the scenic Ipswich River. Instruction will be provided by trained staff in all activities and no prior experience is necessary. The cost of this program is $295 per child and it is open to students who will be entering grades 5 & 6.
Hiking on Mount Major
SESSION II: DATES TBD
Session II is geared toward middle school students who may be looking for a few new challenges. In addition to familiar activities that we've offered in the past, such as rock climbing, students in this session will enjoy a longer sea-kayaking excursion, paddling from Manchester Harbor to Great Misery Island, and an all-day hike, passing over several summits in the Belknap Mountain Range. They'll round out the week with an overnight camping experience, as we paddle down the Ipswich River to spend the night under the stars on Perkins Island, located in the Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. The cost of this program is $345 per child and it is open to students entering grades 7 & 8.
Session II is geared toward middle school students who may be looking for a few new challenges. In addition to familiar activities that we've offered in the past, such as rock climbing, students in this session will enjoy a longer sea-kayaking excursion, paddling from Manchester Harbor to Great Misery Island, and an all-day hike, passing over several summits in the Belknap Mountain Range. They'll round out the week with an overnight camping experience, as we paddle down the Ipswich River to spend the night under the stars on Perkins Island, located in the Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. The cost of this program is $345 per child and it is open to students entering grades 7 & 8.
All sessions will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM**, and be limited to 25 participants
We'll meet in the mornings at the Winthrop School and travel by bus to experience a different adventure each day.
**Some days may begin earlier or end later depending on extended travel times.
We'll meet in the mornings at the Winthrop School and travel by bus to experience a different adventure each day.
**Some days may begin earlier or end later depending on extended travel times.
Registration and Release Forms
Click on the links below to download printable versions of the necessary registration and release forms.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
We are a rain or shine program and we plan on making every reasonable effort to safely carry out scheduled activities, even in damp conditions, so keep those rain jackets handy! The only activity we will not attempt in wet weather is the rock climb. If the weather does become too severe and forces us indoors, we'll have access to the Winthrop School's facilities. Refunds will not be available for weather related cancellations.
Refunds for withdrawal from the program will be granted in full if written notification is given at least 10 days prior to the start of the program. Withdrawals after that date, but before the start of the program, will receive a refund equal to 50% of the registration fee. Refunds will not be available after the start of the program.
Behavior by any participant that intentionally compromises the safety and/or well being of that individual, other students and/or staff, may result in immediate, non-refundable dismissal from the program.
Refunds for withdrawal from the program will be granted in full if written notification is given at least 10 days prior to the start of the program. Withdrawals after that date, but before the start of the program, will receive a refund equal to 50% of the registration fee. Refunds will not be available after the start of the program.
Behavior by any participant that intentionally compromises the safety and/or well being of that individual, other students and/or staff, may result in immediate, non-refundable dismissal from the program.