This camp is designed for the adventurous middle-school athlete who wants to explore all that Carrabassett Valley has to offer. Campers will hike the area’s beautiful peaks, mountain bike our renowned mountain bike trails, climb & rappel the local cliffs, as well as swim and enjoy an outdoor cookout.
This camp is put on by CVA's Backcountry Program, who specialize in backcountry experiences for youth by giving kids an awesome experience in really cool places. There is a learning component to all of our programs. We encourage your campers to show up to camp with their brains as well as their bodies.
**Bike rentals can be arranged privately through Allspeed at the Outdoor Center or at Carrabassett Valley Bike.**
Dates: July 28th - July 31st
Location of Camp: Carrabassett Valley / CVA
Age of Campers: 12 - 14
Maximum number of Campers: 8
Detailed Daily Schedule:
Tuesday, July 28:
8:00am : Meet at CVA Academic Center, name games and introductions, goal setting exercise, camp outline
9:30am : Hike! Gear check, depart for trail head.
12:00pm : Trail Lunch. Campers must bring their own bagged lunch.
3:30pm : Back at trail head and returning to CVA.
4:30 : Campers picked up
Wednesday, July 29:
8:00am : Meet at CVA Academic Center, go over Mountain Bike Plan, Field game
9:00am : Ride to Outdoor Center
9:30am : Skills on the field
10:00am : Ride from Outdoor Center
12:00pm : Campers bring own lunch to eat at CVA
1:00pm - 3:30pm afternoon ride to MHT
3:30pm - 4:00pm : Field game and camper pick up
Thursday, July 30:
8:00am : Meet at CVA Academic Center, go over plan for day, Intro to climbing at AGC.
10:00am : Field Game
11:30am : Campers bring own lunch to eat at CVA
12:30pm - 4:00pm : Outdoor Climbing Session
4:00pm - 4:30pm : Camper pickup
Friday, July 31:
9:00am : Meet at CVA Academic Center, field game, debrief exercise.
10:15am : Depart CVA for Pines Beach area
10:30am - 11:45am : Swimming and games
12:00pm - 1:30pm : Cookout
Depart Pines by 2:00pm