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

2009 BaseCamp: June 15 - June 23

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Advanced BaseCamp (space still available for competitive youth climbers only)

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 spend our days and nights climbing and bouldering at the "Wild and Scenic" Obed River in Tennessee.

Advanced BaseCamp Program Fee: $575

2009 Advanced BaseCamp: July 21 - 31

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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.