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Kristie Marks cell 631 877 3064
Old Quarry Ocean Adventures 207.367.8977
kristiemarks[AT]gmail.com
130 Settlement Road
Stonington, Maine 04681
CAMPER AGES: 10- 16 kid camps. Family camp- able to paddle a tandem together.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 9 am arrival.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Wilderness Voyageurs is an adventure camp where child and adults will learn core wilderness and kayak skills while exploring Stonington archipelago and making unforgettable memories.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Sea Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Fire Starting, Outdoor Cooking & Navigation.
CAMP LOCATION: Stonington Maine is an Island community with a mecca for kayakers and fisherman.
CAMP FACILITIES: While camping at Old Quarry we have access to a pond to practice rescues and a full bath house, with an indoor space available if needed. Then we will be camping in the Stonington archipelago, having the unforgettable experience of island camping.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Wilderness Voyageurs was a founded in 2013 by environmental educator and registered Maine Sea Kayak guide Kristie Marks. The camp is an adventure camp where children will learn core wilderness and kayak skills while exploring Maine's coast. Camp is under the auspices of Old Quarry Ocean Adventures and affiliated with Island Heritage Trust.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers will be given leadership opportunities. When paddling and navigating on the water often the campers with interest in leading will be given an opportunity with coaching.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Local campers can contact me for scholarship availability. In the past I have given out two half price scholarships each year.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 2-day Family Camp
Looking for an unforgettable island camping adventure, with the safety and planning of Registered Maine Guide Kristie Marks. Depending on groups interested optional activities include; geocaching, quarry swimming, navigation lessons, tradition fire starting, a night paddle, natural history and other kayaking skills.
$219 per person Early registration deal: sign up 3 get 1 free, by June 15th.
Dates (bad weather dates are next night) (5 person minimum)
July 1st-2nd
July 22nd-23rd
Aug. 5th-6th
Aug. 19th-20th
Other dates available upon request
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2015 dates:
3-day camp 10-15 year olds Date: Aug. 12th-14th $299
Campers will have an outdoor adventure exploring local islands and learning essential wilderness kayaking skills. Such as rescue techniques, paddle strokes, matchless fire starting, navigation, camp cooking and other outdoor skills. Island camping weather permitting.
4-day camp 11-16 year olds Date: July 28th-31st $399
Campers will work on more advanced skills including self and assisted rescues, navigation, outdoor leadership, and wilderness skills. We will also go island camping in the Stonington Archipelago and learn to paddle board.
2-day Family Camp
Looking for an unforgettable island camping adventure, with the safety and planning of Registered Maine Guide Kristie Marks. Depending on groups interested optional activities include; geocaching, quarry swimming, navigation lessons, tradition fire starting, a night paddle, natural history and other kayaking skills.
$219 per person Early registration deal: sign up 3 get 1 free, by June 15th.
Dates (bad weather dates are next night) (5 person minimum)
July 1st-2nd
July 22nd-23rd
Aug. 5th-6th
Aug. 19th-20th
Other dates available upon request
Go to the web page to register at Our Camp Website Link: www.oldquarry.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for an assistant to help run to two kid camps. Needs to be a strong sea kayaker and good with kids.
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