Day 1: Program start, arrive at camp, review equipment, rescue skills, boat and packing techniques, group forming

Day 2-4: On the water, traveling from site to site each day, learning and teaching boat skills, collaborating on navigation and campcraft, playing on the water, practicing campcraft, and exploring local geography

Day 5: Return to camp, clean and return gear, enjoy dinner and sundown together, sleep under the stars

Day 6: Head home

• How much experience do I need? Am I strong enough?
  The grown up expedition is designed for both the beginner and experienced paddler in mind. The big canoe is forgiving to those who are new to paddling form or who haven’t had the chance to canoe in many years, and as you improve your skills, the team will move faster and further together. You should expect to spend the bulk of most days on the water.

• Where do we sleep? Do we share sleeping space?
  We will sleep under the stars each night. Camp Gallagher typically uses a combination of top and bottom tarps for expeditions and there is a shared group space. That said, the group is small enough that camp staff will help the group create a sleeping arrangement that satisfies various needs.

• Can I bring my cell phone?
  You are allowed to bring and use your phone, though we encourage you to consider the way that doing so impacts your experience. We also ask that you listen to camp staff at times when phones must be put away for safety. You assume all risk for damage to your phone and accessories on the trip and there will be many camp sites where you will not have access to electricity for charging.

• What will we eat?
  Expedition food consists of mainly non-perishable foods that are easy to pack in the boat. Meals may include oatmeal with dried fruit, peanut butter and jelly, cheese and crackers, mac and cheese, foil dinners, camping burritos. And yes, there will be coffee.

• Are the camp staff “in charge” of me?
  The camp staff are on the trip to facilitate and support the group. While they will set the itinerary, they will do so with input from participants. They’ll help the group create norms, get to know each other, and practice boat and navigation skills. As experts on the local campsites, they will provide an orientation at every location and help the group discover site-specific activities. Participants are responsible for managing their own behavior and treatment of other participants, staff, the public, and the natural environment.