San Juans: Sea Kayaks, Whale Watching & Island Living
Ages 10-14, June 28- July 3, 2008
Orcas Week: Giants of the San Juan Islands
Orcas: Also known as
Seawolf, the orcas are the frigid Artic and Antarctic oceans to warm tropical seas all over the world.
Seawolf hunts in packs for sea lions or salmon. They are a family, traveling together, lead by a matriarchal orca that can live for up to 90 years. The
Siberian Yupik said the Orca lived as wolves during winter and hunted as Orcas in summer. Just the right time for a sea kayak adventure in the San Juans.
This week we journey up the San Juan Islands by boarding the ferry. We travel to several islands including Orcas and San Juan Islands. In tow is are sea kayaks other traditional boats, the perfect way to see the Puget Sound.
On San Juan Island we explore its unique history and stay at "the point" in San Juan County Park, one of the most beautiful places in the world and the best starting place for daily excursions in the traditional kayaks. We always work with all experience levels with kayaks, respecting campers needs to have a fun and successful week.
Sea vegetables are harvested and we learn to pickle them for treat that taste better than you would ever expect. We also explore the roots of indigenous technology and culture along with more recent history that nearly started a war between the British and the United States!
A trip to the Whale museum sets the scene for a charter tour in search of the killer whales and we look at where real research is taking place to learn more about these enigmatic creatures.
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sensibilities of vegetarians are respected, we have other equally valuable activities and options when a learning activity focuses on fish and shellfish harvest
Trekkers Ages 10-14 camp includes
- Transportation and food to and from Bend and Portland
- Sea Kayak and Boating Safety
- Oceanography & Marine Biology
- Tidepools & Sea
- Primitive Crafts and maritime arts
- Animal Tracking
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
- Scary stories!!!
- Basic and intermediate knot tying with real sailors!
- Awareness of Indigenous Culture and Maritime Lore
- Safe boating skills instruction
- Whale watching featuring Orcas
- Natural history of Orcas
Who Ages 10-14
When Overnight, June 28-July 3, 2008
Where Pickup @ the Scout Pit 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR or Redmond, OR
Tuition $515
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Age Ranges
For 2008 we offer separate camps for students entering these specific ages.
Lil' Possums Ages 4-5 The name says it all! Lil' Possums camps are a half day to give them the experience in the natural world while having a warm and sheltered base camp to go back to. We often bring in safe pet animals like gentle bunnies and the right reptiles to help the develop a close relationship with nature.
Coyote Rangers Ages 6-8 Coyote Ranges are there for adventure. We use storytelling telling, movement arts and nature exploration to foster the natural questions they have about the world.
Otter Players Ages 8-10 Otter Players explore a little more and a little further! They are often out and about the different greenspaces in the city with occasional BERRY picking trips to local farms.
Trekkers Ages 10-13 Otter Players explore a little more and a little further! They are often out and about the different greenspaces in the city with occasional BERRY picking trips to local farms and MORE!
TrackersRITES Ages 13-18 TrackersRITES says it all in the name! We are very excited to offer cutting edge experiences that ALWAYS fundamentally shift how YOUNG ADULTS feel about their vision for life. This "shift" is done with collaborative skills that bring out the inner nature of the person. Our instructors ALWAYS take care to RESPECT the personal and diverse beliefs of the families and young people we work with.
Base, Mobile and Overnight TrackersNW camps are a mix of Base, Mobile and Overnights. For Base Camps students come and remain on site for the day. For Mobile Camps they adventure abroad and return to base camp later that day. For Overnights students pitch camp in the experienced care of TrackersNW Staff.
Staff The skilled staff of TrackersNW includes experienced regional wilderness educators on the leading edge of place-based education. We are committed to safety and fun in unique outdoor education experiences.
