Week-long and 10-day adventure trips allow Outpost Senior High campers (rising 10th-12th grades) to hone their skills in specific activities: Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Whitewater Kayaking, or Canoeing. After 1-2 nights at the Expedition Site, living groups set up tarp shelter camp sites for 3-night adventures on the trail, along the river, or at the rock face.
Pack & Paddle
10 Days
Cumberland Island Adventure
Cumberland Island campers start their adventure with a guided canoe tour through the Okefenokee Swamp before heading to Cumberland Island the following day. More than eighteen miles of undisturbed beaches, thirty miles of trails through pristine wilderness, and an array of diverse plants and wildlife await us on the island. There the group will spend the remainder of the trip hiking through the maritime forest, relaxing and playing at the beach, visiting some of the island’s historical landmarks, and practicing their newly developed outdoor skills together. For glimpse of what this 10-day adventure is like, watch the 2019 trip video. (Sample Schedule)
Mountain Biking
6 Days
The 3.5 days/3 nights Mountain Biking experience will start with beginner-level riding, then continue building skills on local trails. The group will camp in the National Forest near the Jake and Bull Mountain trail system. Register today to gain the skills, safety, and confidence to discover or further your love of mountain biking. (Sample Schedule)
“Everything was new and challenging, but there was a great sense of accomplishment that followed!”
Backpacking
6 Days
Backpackers spend 3.5 days and 3 nights hiking on the Benton MacKaye and Appalachian Trails. Fun side trips and stops at scenic points are included. Gain the skills and confidence to coordinate a backpacking trip on your own. Mild to moderate terrain, a pristine waterfall, breathtaking views, and a day on the banks of the Toccoa River make this trip perfect for beginner and advanced hikers alike. (Sample Schedule)
Climbing
6 Days
Campers will spend 3.5 days/3 nights camping and climbing in the Yonah Mountain area – a destination known for its scenic views and for being one of the premiere locations for beginner to intermediate rock climbing in the southern Appalachians. Before leaving camp, campers can get their feet off the ground on Outpost’s bouldering wall or belayed climbing tree. Then, throughout their offsite trip, campers will learn and practice rock climbing basics including knot tying, climbing techniques, gear essentials, and belay technique. (Sample Schedule)
Whitewater Kayaking
6 Days
This trip focuses on learning and honing the skills necessary to paddle enclosed whitewater boats down a river, including an introduction to kayak rolls. Our river selections take campers on the Chestatee and Chattahoochee rivers in North Georgia, navigating from entry level paddling sections up to Class II and III rapids throughout their week-long journey. Join us for a fun trip down the river and see how God’s creation can facilitate a life-changing experience for your faith development. (Sample Schedule)