POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
This 5-day introductory wilderness experience is an opportunity for students to connect with nature while they canoe through the Delaware River Water Gap.
PROGRAM DETAILS
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Location: Pocono Environmental Education Center, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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Program Length: 5 days, 4 nights
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Dates: Dates TBA – check back soon!
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Participant Mix: Summer Search-only group
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A Summer Search staff member will accompany students on their experience
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Phone Policy: You will NOT have access to your phone throughout the program
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Accommodations: 2-days sleeping in cabins with camp-type mattresses and private bathroom facilities. 2-days sleeping in tents with no access to traditional toilets/bathrooms.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
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Participate in team building activities
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Learn paddling skills using canoes
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Develop "canoe-camping" skills like setting up camp and cooking
YOU'LL GET FROM THIS EXPERIENCE...
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A deeper understanding of nature, natural resources, and local watersheds
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Connect with other Philadelphia Summer Searchers and form new friendships
THIS EXPERIENCE IS A GOOD FIT FOR STUDENTS WHO...
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Are comfortable in water wearing a lifejacket
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Are looking for a low-risk way to experience the outdoors
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No previous outdoor experience necessary
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS TO KEEP IN MIND
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A packing list will be provided at least a month prior to start date
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A mandatory skills prep day will be held prior to the course – more information about this to come!