BaseCamp
In BaseCamp, kids ages 12 to 16, participate in an awesome climbing and caving adventure! BaseCamp is designed for adolescents with a passion for challenge and excitement.
BaseCamp is designed even for those with little or no outdoor experience. Inside our facility, we teach basic wilderness skills. Then, we take a day trip to Mount Curahee and a four-day hike-camp-climb-cave trip to Rock Town.
BaseCamp Program Fee: $425
2008 BaseCamp: June 2 - June 11
Hours (when in the gym): 9AM to 3PM
Advanced BaseCamp
Advanced BaseCamp picks up where BaseCamp left off. This high-adventure camp is for kids ages 12 to 16. These campers are expected to come in with the skills taught at BaseCamp. Campers will spend just one day in Suwanee, preparing for the next 10 days on the trail. We'll begin with an overnight caving trip in Lost Sea Cave. Then, we head to Foster Falls, TN for a few days of climbing and swimming under the falls. And finally, it's on to Red River Gorge, KY for 6 days of climbing, rafting, and hiking.
Advanced BaseCamp Program Fee: $575
2008 Advanced BaseCamp: July 16 - 26 (Signup Online)
Hours (when in the gym): 9AM to 3PM
Camps will cover:
- Rock Climbing Safety
- Cave Safety
- Belay Technique and Communication
- Proper Care and Use of Safety Equipment
- Climbing and Bouldering Technique
- Caving Technique
- Fitness and Stretching
- Indoor vs. Outdoor Climbing
- Science of Rock Formation and Natural History
- Geology, Cave Formations, and Ecology
- Geography of Mountain Ranges
- Leave No Trace Practices
- Famous Climbers, Incredible Stories
- Hiking and Campcraft
- Efficient Backpacking
- Campfire Building and Fire Safety
- Introduction to Orienteering
- Campsite Setup and Breakdown
- Camp Cooking
Above all, campers will experience the thrill of rock climbing and caving, while under the safety of our fully trained, professional staff.