Senior Paddling Expedition
About This Trek...
A three-day canoeing expedition for the senior class at UrbanPromise Academy on the Mullica River in the Pinelands. Students will acquire skills in canoe camping, navigating a river, and advanced flatwater canoeing skills as they paddle 6 hours on the Mullica River in order to prepare for their Senior Rites of Passage expedition. They will engage in environmental history and ecology lessons that complement their science curriculum.
Core Values
Historical PerspectivesTrekkers visit historical sites in the Pinelands--Carranza Memorial and Chatsworth General Store--learning about the resillience of the residents of the Pines and the grit that has carried them through the years. |
Outdoor AdventuresTrekkers canoe a 6-hour paddle on the Mullica River in the NJ Pinelands. They gain training in canoe camping, navigating a river, and advanced flatwater canoeing skills. |
Environmental AwarenessTrekkers visit the cranberry bogs, learning about the economics of agriculture in the Pinelands. Trekkers gain understanding of the ecology of the Pinelands through a guided tour as they paddle. |
Leadership Training & Team-BuildingTrekkers learn the value of teamwork as they navigate down the river with their canoe partners. |
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