YOUTH WILDERNESS COURSES
bedrock
Ages 9-11 | Entering Grades 4-6
BEDROCK is an introductory Coldwater experience for kids ages 9–11. This program is based out of Camp Norland and focuses on developing healthy friendships, an adventurous spirit and a solid faith foundation. BEDROCK participants will sleep in cabins, get to swim, canoe, learn new songs and enjoy campfires. Each participant will receive biblical teaching, have an opportunity to pray and learn basic ways of journaling. For kids who have never been away, this four-day/three-night experience is a great first step!
Dates: July 24–27, 2022
Arrival: Between 2:00-2:45 PM
Pick-Up: Between 2:00-2:30 PM
Location: Camp Norland in Verner, ON
Cost: $360
***If you are interested in extending your BEDROCK experience to a full week, we encourage you to check out our BEDROCK EXPLORE program. If you choose to register for BEDROCK EXPLORE, you will automatically be signed up for BEDROCK. You do NOT need to register for both.
bedrock explore
Ages 9-11 | Entering Grades 4-6
BEDROCK EXPLORE is designed for brave and adventurous students who first participate in BEDROCK and are excited to get a taste of wilderness camping. Participants will transition directly from BEDROCK to BEDROCK EXPLORE, which will include two nights sleeping in a tent, first at Camp Norland and later at a local campsite. BEDROCK EXPLORE participants will get to experience the fun of a wilderness adventure and will spend a full day away from camp, cook over a fire, canoe on a Northern Ontario lake, sleep in a tent and stargaze at night. The final evening of BEDROCK EXPLORE will be back at Camp Norland where students will celebrate their week together. This experience will allow participants to further deepen their friendships and strengthen their faith, all in the context of an adventurous fun-filled week!
BEDROCK EXPLORE participants will be supported by trained Coldwater leaders. We are confident this will be a great first opportunity to explore wilderness camping and help prepare your child for future adventures and Coldwater wilderness trips.
BEDROCK EXPLORE has limited spots available. If you think this is a good fit for your child, secure your spot today!
Dates: July 24–30, 2022
Arrival: Between 2:00-2:45 PM
Departure: Between 10:00-10:30 AM
Location: Camp Norland in Verner, ON
Cost: $510
***BEDROCK EXPLORE participants DO NOT need to register for BEDROCK. Your registration to BEDROCK EXPLORE will automatically sign you up for BEDROCK as well.
CAIRN
Ages 12-13 | Entering Grade 7 or 8
A “cairn” is a pile of rocks purposefully left behind for us to see which way the trail goes. Knowing how to recognize a dependable path and having the courage to take it is one of the biggest challenges for young people. These themes will be explored during CAIRN - our five-day canoe trip for junior high students who want to get a taste of what wilderness living and backcountry exploration is all about. CAIRN begins with fun adventure activities that will get you ready for heading out into the wilderness. On your trip, you will paddle remote lakes, portage over rugged trails, cook your own food and sleep under the stars! There will be time to learn about God, read passages in the Bible, and to journal your thoughts. You will learn how to work with a group of peers, problem solve, and overcome challenges. Come prepared to learn, grow, and have the adventure of your summer!
Dates: July 10-16, 2022
Arrival: Between 2:00-2:45 pm
Pick-Up: Between 10:00-10:30 am
Location: Temagami Area, ON
(Beginning and Ending at Camp Norland in Verner, ON)
Cost: $510
GRIDIRON
Ages 14-15 | Entering Grade 9 or 10
‘Gridiron’ is an old explorers’ word that means “a narrow passage leading to a larger path on a journey.” This six-day wilderness canoe trip is for students entering Grade 9 or 10, a critical season that sets the tone for the rest of high school and beyond. GRIDIRON will help you develop a firm faith foundation, a clearer sense of identity in Christ, awareness of your unique gifts, and a vision for your years ahead. GRIDIRON will help set you up to navigate high school with confidence.
Be prepared to learn useful backcountry skills, form deep friendships, be challenged, and have a character-forming adventure!
Dates: August 6-13, 2022
Arrival: Between 2:00-2:45 pm
Pick-Up: Between 10:00-10:30 am
Location: Temagami Area, ON
(Beginning and Ending at Camp Norland in Verner, ON)
Cost: $595
COMPASS
Ages 16-18 | Entering Grade 11 or 12 OR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
COMPASS is a wilderness canoeing experience for high school students with a focus on leadership development and spiritual formation. In this course you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with God, develop your character, and grow in self-awareness. You will overcome challenges and learn vital leadership skills, all in the context of a healthy community journeying through the wilderness classroom.
This trip takes place on the lakes around Temagami, ON and is for those who want to challenge themselves and deepen their faith. You will have opportunities to step outside your comfort zone, develop new friendships, hone your wilderness skills, and have real opportunities to lead. You will get to journal, read the Bible, sit by a campfire, share stories, and connect with God in silence and solitude.
No two COMPASS experiences are the same, so if you have completed COMPASS in the past, this year is bound to be a different adventure! COMPASS will help you figure out where you are at, decide where you want to go and equip you with skills to get there. Set your bearing on COMPASS this summer!
Dates: August 19-27, 2022
Arrival: Between 2:00-2:45 pm
Pick-Up: Between 10:00-10:30 am
Location: Temagami Area, ON
(Beginning and ending at Camp Norland in Verner, ON)
Cost: $680
ADVENTURE CHALLENGE EXPEDITION (ACE)
Ages 15-18 | Entering GradeS 10-12 OR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
This backcountry canoeing expedition is an adventure that will challenge you to grow mentally, emotionally, physically, relationally and spiritually. If you have participated in COMPASS before and are ready for a “next level” trip or simply desire to immerse yourself in a wilderness experience designed to foster growth and maturity, then this trip is for you.
This year the Adventure Challenge Expedition will travel through the Chiniguchi wilderness area before navigating the Sturgeon River. You will have numerous opportunities to hone your wilderness skills and learn how to navigate moving water. In addition to wilderness travel, we will explore how Jesus led and what it means to lead as a young person. Come prepared to lean into relationships, practice spiritual disciplines, and embrace opportunities to lead. We are confident that this adventure will help you “level up,” propelling you into the year ahead ready to serve and lead.
Date: July 1-16, 2022
Arrival: Between 2:00-2:45 pm
Pick-Up: Between 10:00-10:30 am
Location: Chiniguchi Waterway and Sturgeon River Provincial Park, ON
(Beginning and Ending at Camp Norland in Verner, ON
Cost: $1360
