Five Great Wilderness Trip Experiences

General Description

The Camp Forest Springs Canoe/Hike wilderness trip involves three days and two nights canoeing on Wisconsin’s Flambeau River in the Flambeau River State Park and roughly two days and two nights hiking on the Superior Hiking Trail above Lake Superior in Minnesota.  Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to the Flambeau Monday morning, transitioning to the Superior Hiking Trail on Wednesday, and returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday after breakfast.

Leadership

All of Camp Forest Springs’ wilderness trips are co-ed and are led by highly trained trip leaders.  These trip leaders undergo three intense weeks of wilderness training, including First Responder certification, Swift Water Rescue training, as well as instruction and experience in canoeing, climbing, backpacking, and kayaking.  In order to meet the spiritual needs of the group, a speaker accompanies the trip leaders, coordinating the spiritual teaching.  Camp Forest Springs desires to provide the best possible leadership for each camper that comes through our Adventure Programs.

Detailed Itinerary

The trip experience begins on Sunday evening.  Once the entire group has arrived, the trip leaders take the group through a process of orientation, familiarizing the group with the expectations, guidelines, and equipment that accompany the trip.  Sunday evening involves a time of relaxation and fellowship before leaving on Monday morning.

The canoeing portion of the trip is held on the Flambeau River, arguably the best paddle in Wisconsin.  Monday morning arrives with breakfast before everyone loads the bus and heads to the Flambeau.  For two days and two nights, the group will canoe down the majestic Flambeau waters, traversing flat water and white water rapids, a perfect combination for both the experienced and novice canoeist.  The trip leaders will not only navigate the group down the river but also facilitate times of spiritual reflection and physical recreation in God’s creation.  Each night will bring the group to a new DNR managed campsite as they progress down the river, enhancing the camping experience.

Wednesday marks a day of transition as the group pulls out of the Flambeau, loads up the gear, and travels to the Superior Hiking Trail.  There are seven state parks which border the beautiful Lake Superior and 205 miles of hiking trails which follows the rocky ridgeline awaiting exploration.  The group will arrive at the Superior Hiking Trail early Wednesday evening and will stay at one of the state parks.  Thursday begins with breakfast before embarking on a day of hiking through the breathtaking views of boreal forests, babbling brooks, rushing waterfalls and wildlife.  The 205 miles of hiking trails provide the ability to choose a course that meets the needs of the group. 

Friday marks the last day of transition as the trip winds to a close.  The group will pack up camp in the morning and head back to Camp Forest Springs after breakfast.  Typically, the group will arrive back at camp late in the afternoon, allowing for time to tidy up both gear and persons.  The evening is then spent fellowshipping over a delicious steak dinner, followed by one last final gathering to debrief and reminisce about the shared experience.  Friday night is spent on the grounds at Camp, and the trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

General Description

The Camp Forest Springs Climb/Kayak wilderness trip involves two days and two nights climbing at Minnesota’s Interstate Park bordering the St. Croix River and roughly two days and two nights kayaking on the historic Bois Brule River.  Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to Interstate Park on Monday morning, transitioning to the Brule Wednesday, and returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

Leadership

All of Camp Forest Springs’ wilderness trips are co-ed and are led by highly trained trip leaders.  These trip leaders undergo three intense weeks of wilderness training, including First Responder certification, Swift Water Rescue training, as well as instruction and experience in canoeing, climbing, backpacking, and kayaking.  In order to meet the spiritual needs of the group, a speaker accompanies the trip leaders, coordinating the spiritual teaching.  Camp Forest Springs desires to provide the best possible leadership for each camper that comes through our Adventure Programs.

Detailed Itinerary

The trip experience begins on Sunday evening.  Once the entire group has arrived, the trip leaders take the group through a process of orientation, familiarizing the group with the expectations, guidelines, and equipment that accompany the trip.  Sunday evening involves a time of relaxation and fellowship before leaving on Monday morning.

Monday morning arrives with breakfast before everyone loads the bus and heads to Interstate Park, MN for their climbing portion of their trip. Early in the evening, the group will arrive at Interstate Park and set up camp for the evening. Interstate Park is “known for its distinctive geology. Not only does the park feature glacial potholes, cliffs and dells, it boasts a minimum of 10 lava flows, the result of ancient earthquakes.” Interstate Park is home to a number of challenging and stunning climbs. Tuesday will be a full day of climbing. If the weather does not allow for climbing, the area is also home to some hiking trails which the group would utilize.

Wednesday marks a day of transition as the group loads up the gear, pulls out of Interstate Park, and travels to Brule River. The group will arrive at the Brule early Wednesday evening and set up camp at a site where they will spend the next two evenings.  Thursday begins with breakfast before embarking on a day of kayaking through the majestic Brule.  Peaceful flat water combined with a series of whitewater rapids make for an exciting trek down the river.

Friday marks the last day of transition as the trip winds to a close.  The group will pack up camp in the morning and head back to Camp Forest Springs after breakfast.  Typically, the group will arrive back at camp late in the afternoon, allowing for time to tidy up both gear and persons.  The evening is then spent fellowshipping over a delicious steak dinner, followed by one last final gathering to debrief and reminisce about the shared experience.  Friday night is spent on the grounds at Camp, and the trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

General Description

Camp Forest Springs’ Adventure Trips remove youth from the distractions of daily life, placing them in an adventurous environment that phenomenally facilitates the building of relationships and spiritual growth.  The Canoe/Climb wilderness trip incorporates three days and two nights canoeing on Wisconsin’s Flambeau River in the Flambeau River State Park and roughly one day and two nights climbing at Interstate Park in Minnesota.  Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to the Flambeau River on Monday morning, transitioning to Interstate Park on Wednesday, and returning to Camp on Friday afternoon. The trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

Leadership

All of Camp Forest Springs’ wilderness trips are co-ed and are led by highly trained trip leaders.  These trip leaders undergo three intense weeks of wilderness training, including First Responder certification, Swift Water Rescue training, as well as instruction and experience in canoeing, climbing, backpacking, and kayaking.  In order to meet the spiritual needs of the group, a speaker accompanies the trip leaders, coordinating the spiritual teaching.  Camp Forest Springs desires to provide the best possible leadership for each camper that comes through our Adventure Programs.

Detailed Itinerary

The trip experience begins on Sunday evening.  Once the entire group has arrived, the trip leaders take the group through a process of orientation, familiarizing the group with the expectations, guidelines, and equipment that accompany the trip.  Sunday evening involves a time of relaxation and fellowship before leaving on Monday morning.

Monday morning arrives with breakfast before everyone loads the bus and heads to the Flambeau for the canoeing portion of the trip, arguably the best paddle in Wisconsin. For three days and two nights, the group will canoe down the majestic Flambeau waters, traversing flat water and white water rapids, a perfect combination for both the experienced and novice canoeist. The trip leaders will not only navigate the group down the river but also facilitate times of spiritual reflection and physical recreation in God’s creation. Each night will bring the group to a new DNR managed campsite as they progress down the river, enhancing the camping experience.

Wednesday marks a day of transition as the group loads up the gear, pulls out of the Flambeau River, and travels to Interstate Park, MN for their climbing portion of their trip. Early in the evening, the group will arrive at Interstate Park and set up camp for the evening. Interstate Park is “known for its distinctive geology. Not only does the park feature glacial potholes, cliffs and dells, it boasts a minimum of 10 lava flows, the result of ancient earthquakes.” Interstate Park is home to a number of challenging and stunning climbs. Thursday will be a full day of climbing. If the weather does not allow for climbing, the area is also home to some hiking trails which the group would utilize.

Friday marks the last day of transition as the trip winds to a close.  The group will pack up camp in the morning and head back to Camp Forest Springs after breakfast.  Typically, the group will arrive back at camp late in the afternoon, allowing for time to tidy up both gear and persons.  The evening is then spent fellowshipping over a delicious steak dinner, followed by one last final gathering to debrief and reminisce about the shared experience.  Friday night is spent on the grounds at Camp, and the trip officially ends on Saturday morning after breakfast.

General Description

Camp Forest Springs’ Adventure Trips remove youth from the distractions of daily life, placing them in an adventurous environment that phenomenally facilitates the building of relationships and spiritual growth.  The Canoe/Climb wilderness trip incorporates three days and two nights canoeing on Wisconsin’s Flambeau River in the Flambeau River State Park and roughly one day and two nights climbing at Interstate Park in Minnesota.  Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to Interstate on Monday morning, transitioning to the Flambeau River on Wednesday, and returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

Leadership

All of Camp Forest Springs’ wilderness trips are co-ed and are led by highly trained trip leaders.  These trip leaders undergo three intense weeks of wilderness training, including First Responder certification, Swift Water Rescue training, as well as instruction and experience in canoeing, climbing, backpacking, and kayaking.  In order to meet the spiritual needs of the group, a speaker accompanies the trip leaders, coordinating the spiritual teaching.  Camp Forest Springs desires to provide the best possible leadership for each camper that comes through our Adventure Programs.

Detailed Itinerary

The trip experience begins on Sunday evening.  Once the entire group has arrived, the trip leaders take the group through a process of orientation, familiarizing the group with the expectations, guidelines, and equipment that accompany the trip.  Sunday evening involves a time of relaxation and fellowship before leaving on Monday morning. Monday morning arrives with breakfast before everyone loads the bus and heads to Interstate Park, MN for their climbing portion of their trip. Early in the evening, the group will arrive at Interstate Park and set up camp for the evening. Interstate Park is “known for its distinctive geology. Not only does the park feature glacial potholes, cliffs and dells, it boasts a minimum of 10 lava flows, the result of ancient earthquakes.” Interstate Park is home to a number of challenging and stunning climbs. Tuesday will be a full day of climbing. If the weather does not allow for climbing, the area is also home to some hiking trails which the group would utilize.

Wednesday marks a day of transition as the group loads up the gear, pulls out of Interstate Park, and travels to the Flambeau River. The canoeing portion of the trip is held on the Flambeau River, arguably the best paddle in Wisconsin. For three days and two nights, the group will canoe down the majestic Flambeau waters, traversing flat water and white water rapids, a perfect combination for both the experienced and novice canoeist. The trip leaders will not only navigate the group down the river but also facilitate times of spiritual reflection and physical recreation in God’s creation. Each night will bring the group to a new DNR managed campsite as they progress down the river, enhancing the camping experience.

Friday marks the last day of transition as the trip winds to a close.  The group will pack up camp in the morning and head back to Camp Forest Springs after breakfast.  Typically, the group will arrive back at camp late in the afternoon, allowing for time to tidy up both gear and persons.  The evening is then spent fellowshipping over a delicious steak dinner, followed by one last final gathering to debrief and reminisce about the shared experience.  Friday night is spent on the grounds at Camp, and the trip officially ends on Saturday morning after breakfast.

General Description

Camp Forest Springs’ Adventure Trips remove youth from the distractions of daily life, placing them in an adventurous environment that phenomenally facilitates the building of relationships and spiritual growth.  The Mystery trip incorporates five days and four nights away from camp. Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to the first destination and throughout the week transitioning to different locations, and then returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

Leadership

All of Camp Forest Springs’ wilderness trips are co-ed and are led by highly trained trip leaders.  These trip leaders undergo three intense weeks of wilderness training, including First Responder certification, Swift Water Rescue training, as well as instruction and experience in canoeing, climbing, backpacking, and kayaking.  In order to meet the spiritual needs of the group, a speaker accompanies the trip leaders, coordinating the spiritual teaching.  Camp Forest Springs desires to provide the best possible leadership for each camper that comes through our Adventure Programs.

Detailed Itinerary

Of course we are not going to give you the details to the Mystery Trip! However, there are a few items that we will allow you to know. The trip experience begins on Sunday evening.  Once the entire group has arrived, the trip leaders take the group through a process of orientation, familiarizing the group with the expectations, guidelines, and equipment that accompany the trip. Sunday evening involves a time of relaxation and fellowship before leaving on Monday morning.

After breakfast on Monday morning, the adventure will begin. Plan on solving clues and challenges with the group to find out what activity will be experienced next. The following activities the group may participate in, but are not limited to: canoeing, climbing, kayaking, biking, hiking, or service projects. Friday marks the last day of transition as the trip winds to a close.  The group will pack up camp in the morning and head back to Camp Forest Springs after breakfast.  Typically, the group will arrive back at camp late in the afternoon, allowing for time to tidy up both gear and persons.  The evening is then spent in fellowship over a delicious steak dinner, followed by one last final gathering to debrief and reminisce about the shared experience.  Friday night is spent on the grounds at Camp, and the trip officially ends on Saturday morning after breakfast.

Meals

Camp Forest Springs seeks to provide a well-balanced diet throughout the entirety of the trip.  Meals will be provided by Camp and are a healthy balance of flavor and nutrients to keep the group energized and well nourished during the trip.  Adding to the overall camping experience, meals are cooked onsite with the help and guidance of the trip leaders.  It should be kept in mind that our food and menus are well planned, but due to the nature of the experience, portions are limited.  Despite the limitations of an adventure program, Camp Forest Springs has maintained a strong history of fantastic food.

Personal Hygiene

Typically, the group will not be showering during the week.  With that said, the group will be immersed in water during the majority of the trip, at the Flambeau and at Devil’s Lake.  In the wilderness, concern for personal aroma is less important, as the focus is not on our personal image but on Christ and His creation.  Everyone is in the “same boat.”  It adds to the experience.

On the Flambeau River there are rustic outhouses, and Devil’s Lake has plumbing.  Measures are taken to insure privacy in this area, especially since the trip is co-ed.  As with showering, the rustic bathroom situation adds to the camping experience.

Needs/Clothing/Gear/Etc

Each person who registers for a trip will receive a “What to Bring List” from Camp Forest Springs.  Most of the equipment will be outfitted by Camp and is included in the overall costs of the trip.  However, each person will need to bring items of their own as well.  All of this is included in the “What to Bring List.”