odyssey3Sure Foot Odyssey Camp

14-18 year olds

This weeklong quest offers opportunities for teen participants to design and implement their own group adventure. Teens spend the first two days in Atlanta learning wilderness survival skills (cooking, knot-tying, orienteering) planning their ideal hiking route, wilderness activities and backpacking menus. From there, we head off on a 5-day 4-night backpacking trip focused on individual growth and community building … not to mention river swimming, campfires, and late-night games.

When: July 5 - 11, 2010 (Monday - Sunday)

Monday, July 5, 2010, 9 am - 5 pm

Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 9 am - 5 pm

Wednesday-Sunday, July 7-11, 2010: Overnight Backpacking Trip

Where: Day Camp (Monday & Tuesday) in Decatur, GA. Overnight backpacking (Wednesday - Sunday) in the North Georgia Mountains.

Fee: $700

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odyssey2FAQ:

  1. What meals are provided? Sure Foot Adventures provides nutritious lunches on Monday and Tuesday, lunch and dinner on Wednesday, and all meals and snacks until Sunday dinner.
  2. What will we eat? Sure Foot Adventures specializes in gourmet backcountry meals. We can cater to most diets, and are particularly vegetarian-friendly. We have lots of experience with picky eaters, too. On Monday, our group will decide our menu for the camping trip and we’ll prepare and pack for the trip on Tuesday. View our Food Options list for some examples of Sure Foot meals.
  3. Does my son or daughter need special equipment? Everything on our gear list is either provided by Sure Foot Adventures or is common and probably found in your closet. Though high-tech synthetic wicking materials are our favorites, we’ll help you design a camping wardrobe from what your family already owns.
  4. odyssey1What’s activities will we be doing during the Day Camp on Monday & Tuesday? We will be learning outdoors skills including map-reading, orienteering, knot-tying, shelter-building, fire-building, camp cooking, plant identification, and other skills. We will also plan our meals, gear, and activities for our Wed-Sun backpacking trip. Each day includes storytelling and a day hike.
  5. What if it rains? Sure Foot guides carry an enormous green tarp that they’ll pitch at our campsite. In the case of rain, we’ll be able to play games and read books under the tarp. But day hikes and creek walks are particularly fun in the rain. Since we’ll all have rain jackets or ponchos, the weather may be sloppy, but we’ll be able to stay relatively dry and enjoy ourselves. On Monday & Tuesday, we’ll have the option of being indoors part of the day. However, expect to be outdoors and having fun no matter the weather.
  6. What will our sleeping arrangements be? Sure Foot Adventures’ tents are fully waterproof, seam-sealed, Kelty backpacking tents. Boys and girls have separate tents, and each child will be sharing sleeping quarters with 2 or 3 other campers. We provide foam sleeping pads and 20°-rated sleeping bags.