2008 Week Long Senior Adventure Trips

One or more trips from our successful Senior Trip program may be added after a session of camp or as part of Session I or Session II. Trips may also be selected without attending camp sessions.

Click on the trip titles to the right to learn more about the 2008 Senior Trip offerings!

Girls' Adventure Week

Dates: June 30 - July 3, 2008
Fee: $425

Experience the fun of biking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, hiking, swimming and games. Within the same week all these adventures are possible in "Just for Girls" Adventure Week. This trip will give the campers an opportunity to work on team building, planning and cooperation.

The girls will have the chance to canoe or kayak down the Farmington River. This is always a fun and beautiful adventure. We will spend two overnights in Vermont where we will swim in the refreshing mountain waters, hike through some of the most beautiful forests and plan and prepare our meals together. We will also do a bit of shopping at the Vermont Country Store and others on our way back.

This trip is sure to be a good time with all activities included in the fee of $425 fee. Maximum of eight girls. Camp will not be in session July 4, 2008.

Skateboarding Week

Dates: June 30 - July 3, 2008
Fee: $425

Travel to the best skate parks in Connecticut and try out the different ramps, jumps and halfpipes to master your skills. We’ll board a bus each morning and drive out to the park of the day and spend enough time to get your fill of all it has to offer.

After lunch, spend some time constructing your own grinding bar, ramp, or fun box that will be yours to take home at the end of the week. Mixed in between are chances to learn and try new techniques and share information with other boarders on the best equipment and places to ride.

On hot afternoons, there’ll be time for a swim, or for ice cream, or both!! Pre-trip surveys to campers ensure we design a week that includes what the group wants to focus on.

All travel is included in the $425 fee. Camp will not be in session July 4, 2008.

Beginning Canoe/Kayaking Trip*

Dates: July 7 - 11, 2008
Fee: $485

For campers who would like to learn the basics of canoeing and/or kayaking. Trips earlier in the week will be on flat water on the Farmington River, but once the campers have developed their basic handling skills, our trips will take us to some faster moving water.

The fee is $485.

*Requirements:
Campers must have strong swimming skills. Boats, paddles, and life jackets are provided.

Introduction to White Water Kayaking*

Dates: July 14 - 18, 2008
Fee: $485

Start at the very beginning of white water paddling in a safe and fun environment. This five-day program will teach the basics of white water paddling. Held on the upper section of the Farmington River - Tariffville, students will learn wet exits with spray skirts, how to scout and read a river, swift water safety basics, whitewater strokes and paddle manipulation, and, ultimately, the skills necessary to run Class III rapids. We will be training on Class I & II rapids.

The class will be taught by veteran whitewater paddler and ACA-certified instructor, Paula Flack from Collinsville Canoe & Kayak.

The fee for this trip is $485.

*Requirements:
Campers must have strong swimming skills. White water boats, paddles, pfd, spray skirt, helmet, and life jackets are provided.

Cape Cod Biking Trip*

Dates: July 21 - 25, 2008
Fee: $595

This encore trip is planned for experienced* bikers, but those who are new to the Renbrook Summer Adventure Biking Trips program. Ideally, this trip is for rising 7th and 8th graders to get a taste of biking adventures available with Summer Adventure.

The trip travels the Cape's Rails to Trails pathways, with excursions into the surrounding towns and beaches along the way.

Overnight accommodations, travel, meals, and activities are included in the fee of $595. This trip is always a sell-out, so make plans early.

*Requirements:
This is a biking trip for experienced riders. Campers must be experienced bikers and regularly ride as part of an exercise routine, not just own a bike in the garage.

Advanced Climbing Week*

Dates: July 28 - August 1, 2008
Fee: $595

Again this year is an advanced climbing week for an experienced* group of senior campers to build upon the skills and techniques learned in the basic or advanced ropes courses here at Renbrook in previous sessions. This week will focus on the advanced portions of previous programs including high elements, rock walls, outdoor rock climbing, and spelunking.

After a review of the important safety precautions and team building exercises, the group will travel off campus to local area climbs in a series of day trips and two overnights. The fee of $595 includes all travel, overnight expenses, meals, climbing equipment and instructor's fees.

*Requirements:
Campers must have completed the High Ropes Adventure course (or an equivalent) and be recommended by an instructor. This can be done in the same camp season. Open to campers in grades 7-9, or to previous campers entering 10th grade.

Mountain Biking

Dates: August 4 - 8, 2008
Fee: $485

Here is an excellent introductory mountain bike program for those interested in trying some new experiences. This trip is great for experienced trail riders, or those with a solid foundation of road experience wanting to try the off road aspect.

Campers will gain experience and confidence by riding their bikes over varying terrain and different conditions. Instruction will include proper use of brakes, gears, weight, and balance. Most of the rides are planned to be on the vast myriad of MDC biking trails immediately behind Renbrook School. Day trips to similar trails around the Farmington Valley are also planned.

Participants need their own riding equipment including the bike, helmet, and eye protection (sunglasses). All travel is included in the $485 fee.