Are you looking for a challenge AND adventure? The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum offers 3 unique summer expedition programs for kids ages 13-16:

• Champlain Discovery - June 17 - July 20, 2019
• Expedition Champlain - not scheduled yet

Get ready for a challenge! During this exciting co-educational program ten individuals, ages 13–16, build a 17' sea kayak, launch their boats and paddle for 10-day days, camping and exploring Lake Champlain. At the end of the journey, participants take home the boats they build.

The adventure begins at LCMM where you build your boat and learn the basic skills needed for your journey. Once your kayak is complete and you have the basics under your belt, you will leave for a 10-day adventure from Whitehall, NY to Burlington, VT with stops along the way to explore and learn from the lake! 

Champlain Discovery is a challenging program, offering great personal growth and satisfaction. We live outdoors for the paddling portion of the program, occasionally traveling in weather that is uncooperative. Each participant, is responsible for cooking, cleaning, personal and group safety. 

For boys and girls 13-16 years old.

• Boat building: June 18 - July 12
• Kayak trip: July 12 - July 21

• $2,950 
• Financial Aid is Available.

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Take your place at one of the 6 oars in a 32’ row boat called a pilot gig. Explore the wonders of Lake Champlain for seven days with your boat mates. You're likely to face wind and waves while you navigate along the lake so bring your muscles and your camera!

This adventure will start from our campus in Vergennes and head north toward Canada, camping and exploring along the way.

You will be part of a team and row together in traditional wooden rowing gigs built by students in our Longboats program. Along the way you'll learn maritime and wilderness camping skills and experience the cultural and natural world that makes Lake Champlain so special.

You will be living outdoors and rowing every day -- come prepared for hard-work, good fun, and incredible teamwork!

Space in this adventure fills quickly. Apply today!
Financial aid is available. 

For boys and girls 13-16 years old.

• July 25 - August 1, 2018

• $1,000 
• Financial Aid is Available.

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Space in this adventure fills quickly. Apply today!
Financial aid is available.