2008 Adventure Camp Programs and Dates
All programs are one-week trips and are open to campers aged 12 to 15.
All programs $650.
Coastal Navigator ~ July 6 - July 11
This adventure is for all those who love the sea. The trip explores the coast of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard by foot, bike, and boat. Your week begins with a brief orientation at Camp Coniston before the group
departs for the shores of Cape Cod where you will hike amongst the deserted dunes of Wellfleet's Great Island, and take in breathtaking sunsets over Cape Cod Bay. From the Cape, it’s on to Martha s Vineyard for two
days of biking and kayaking around the island and a day of sailing instruction aboard a 34 foot privately owned vessel. If you enjoy spending time on the water and under the sun, this trip is for you!
Green Mountain Explorer ~ July 13 - July 18
The Green Mountain Explorer is perfect for anyone seeking adventure in the beautiful terrain of Vermont and Massachusetts. Similar to our classic Northern New England trip, this program features several activities
with fun as the ultimate goal. Following an orientation at Camp Coniston, the group will journey to the Green Mountains of Vermont where they will camp in Underhill State Park. Following an ascent of Mount
Mansfield, Vermont s highest peak, and an afternoon of mountain biking, the group will head to Burlington for a night out,and camping on the shores of Lake Champlain. Before returning to camp the group will travel
to western Massachusetts for a day of whitewater rafting.
Lobster Safari ~ July 20 - July 25
New for 2005, the Lobster Safari will explore the untouched down east of Maine. After campers get to know one another through low-ropes courses and team building activities, the group will depart for the coast of
Maine. As they explore the stunning landscape of Acadia National Park they will hike amongst the rocky coastline, do a community service project for the park, and explore some the most spectacular beaches on the
East Coast by foot and in sea kayaks. To top off the adventure, the group will experience the life and work of a Maine Lobsterman on board a true lobster boat.
Maine Mountain Madness ~ July 27 - August 1
This new trip is perfect for anyone interested in seeing some of the most beautiful scenery in the East and looking for a challenge! After a brief orientation at Camp Coniston, your group will depart for Baxter State
Park where beautiful lakes and mountain vistas await. Time will be spent rafting the moose laden Penobscot River, mountain biking the woods of Maine, and hiking the end of the Appalachian Trail over the impressive
peaks of Doubletop Mountain and Mount Katahdin.
Northern New England Explorer ~ August 3 - August 8
A Coniston classic, this one-week trip travels throughout New Hampshire and Maine, exploring some of northern New England’s most spectacular country.The week begins with a short orientation at Camp Coniston. During
this time, the group will get to know one another and prepare for their upcoming adventures. From camp, the group will travel to the White Mountains where they will spend a day hiking and swimming at Franconia
Falls, and mountain biking in the Northern Presidential Range before continuing on to Maine for whitewater rafting.
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