4 Week JLIT - Coulonge River – Y Camp Pine Crest

Our Coulonge adventure program offers an introduction to extended tripping while also giving participants time at Pine Crest to enjoy traditional camp programing. This program begins with one week at camp, engaging in skill and program development. From there, the group travels to western Quebec and spends 16 days paddling 250km on the Coulonge River, where they are introduced to whitewater paddling and portaging skills. Participants will be amazed by the beautiful ‘Chute du Diable’ and the sandy cliffs. Finally, they return to Pine Crest for a final week at camp filed with debriefs, stewardship projects and a skills program placement. Please note this trip is an all-gendered program, accommodations both on trip and at camp will be all-gender Skill Level: Intermediate Some experience with canoe tripping is recommended. Experience white water paddling is not required. Should be able to swim for 160m and tread water for 2 minutes. What to expect: 6-8 hour paddling days, fun and simple whitewater, some portaging To finalize your registration for this leadership program, please ensure that you fill out the Medical & Camper Experience Form by navigating to activity number #148625.