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Outdoor Education at
Chingachgook

Camp Chingachgook Outdoor Education

School Curriculum, Ecology, Outdoor Math, Survival Skills, Wilderness Expeditions, Outdoor Recreation


Environmental Awareness leads to stewardship and the understanding that you are part of the web of life

  • Forest and Wildlife Ecology
  • Stream and Wetland Studies
  • Maple Sugaring
  • Lake Study
  • Winter Ecology

Adventure Education teaches self-confidence and team work

  • New Games
  • Team Building
  • Low-Intiatives Course
  • High-Ropes Course

Life skills are forever

  • Hiking
  • Ice Fishing
  • Map & Compass
  • Canoeing
  • Outdoor Math
  • Archery
Camp Chingachgook Wilderness Expeditions

Camp Chingachgook Environmental Awareness

Wilderness Expeditions

Demonstrate the skills and judgement necessary to safely enjoy your greatest adventures.

  • Overnight Camping
  • Backpacking
  • White-Water Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing

Recreation:
How to enjoy your life!

  • Canoeing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Sledding
  • Ice Skating
  • Hiking
  • New Games
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Sailing

Program offerings are flexible

Chingachgook's outdoor education program is flexible, depending upon the needs and desires of your class. We offer single-day or multiple-overnight stays. Chingachgook educators are prepared to teach all or some of your classes. Choose from a wide variety of learning experiences. Classes are multidisciplinary and support and enhance the school curriculum.

Chingachgook Outdoor Education programs are tailored to meet individual school needs and budgets; therefore, pricing can vary depending upon length of stay, programs, meals, and time of year. Please call to discuss your needs.

For more information, rate information or bookings please call
518-656-9462

Downloads:
Outdoor Edcuation Brochure

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