Water Gap Canoeing & Leadership for Girls
Adventure awaits on this eight-day canoeing course – your chance to explore the Delaware Water Gap from the hull of a two-person canoe.
You and your group will be moving to a new campsite every night and travel with all the food and equipment you need as you paddle along your expedition route. Sharpen your leadership skills and learn to inspire others as you take on new and exciting challenges with your crew.
This is a traditional Outward Bound course, specially designed for girls and gender-expansive students who are looking for this kind of community on their course. And when we say “for girls,” we mean we believe trans-girls are girls. You are welcome here – let’s adventure together!
At Outward Bound, we are crew, not passengers. We support each other and share in our challenges and our victories. Your crew becomes a critical piece of your experience while on course, and beyond! While all our courses are inclusive for all gender identities, we understand the value of affinity spaces, too. During this time of development, when young people need a safe and supportive space, this course builds self-esteem and community, and creates opportunities to make lifelong friends.
Students can expect a progression of activities to initiate personal growth and conversation about our unique and shared experiences. We will spend time having guided discussions on a variety of topics, as well as opportunities for individual reflection, while embracing the affirming and healing powers of nature.
Outward Bound’s affinity courses are designed to build community and cultivate self-efficacy. Expeditions are led by trained Instructors and aim to create a safe space for those who have experienced being marginalized due to their identity, and/or are exploring their gender identity. Outward Bound is a place for all people to learn, grow, make friends, and have fun! We encourage you to talk with one of our course advisors if you have questions about which course is the best fit for you.
NOTE: Outward Bound strongly recommends that all students be vaccinated against COVID-19 and up to date as defined by the CDC prior to arriving to their course start. For all open enrollment courses beginning on or after April 15, 2023, Outward Bound will no longer require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For questions regarding this policy please see this page or call us at 866-467-7651.
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Course # PPMC-321
Age 12 - 14
Days 8
Cost $2,900
Dates 8.13.23 - 8.20.23
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Be prepared to canoe the Delaware Water Gap where each section of the river is different and has its own personality. If you want secluded, wide water with lots of wildlife, the stretch that flows through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area from Matamoras to Kittatinny Point offers it all. In addition to learning valuable paddling techniques in a tandem canoe, you and your fellow crew members will learn basic outdoor skills like Leave-No-Trace Principles, wilderness hygiene, and backcountry cooking techniques in order to successfully live, work, and eat together. This process will not only hone your communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, but take you on a journey unlike anything you’ve ever imagined.
Students will finish their expedition at our base camp at The Discovery Center – a serene, urban oasis and nature-based learning facility located in the heart of Philadelphia. Here students will have the opportunity to go outside of their comfort zone atop the Aerial Teams Challenge Course and gain greater confidence in their skills and abilities.
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