Entering Grades 10 - 11, July 5 - July 24
Backpacking, Kayaking, Biking, Rafting
Your far-flung adventure begins with a flight to Boston, MA. Over the next three weeks you and your friends will visit some of the best outdoor hotspots of New England, including the coast of Maine, the mountains of New Hampshire, and the beaches of Cape Cod on Tawonga's newest adventure, made for our oldest teens!
- Explore a new part of the country! Visit the mountains, beaches, and rivers, and swim in the ocean!
- Backpack with your friends through the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
- Pick wild blueberries in Maine, or visit an organic farm.
- Steer your bike along the rugged coast of Mount Desert Island in Acadia National Park.
- Kayak around islands off the coast of Maine, looking out for harbor seals, ospreys, and bald eagles.
- Experience "Magic Falls" while whitewater rafting down the Kennebec River.
- Bodysurf and splash in the waves on Cape Cod, walk along the sandy dunes and chill out on the beach.
Sample Itinerary:
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Sunday |
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Fly with your group to Boston, Massachusetts where your adventure begins!
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Monday |
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Head up north to the White Mountains of New Hampshire! A day hike with awesome views will bond the group.
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Tuesday to Thursday |
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Get up close with nature on your three-night backpacking trip! Climb to amazing views, swim in mountain streams, and sleep under the stars. |
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Friday |
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Come out of the woods, clean up, and celebrate Shabbat with a special feast! |
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Saturday |
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Welcome to Maine! Chill out, pick wild blueberries, and look out for moose! |
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Sunday |
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Head to the coast! Explore the rocky shores and look for starfish in the tidepools.
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Monday to Tuesday |
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Learn everything you need to know about sea kayaking from the pros! Paddle around the Porcupine Islands in Acadia National Park. Keep a lookout for harbor seals and porpoises swimming alongside your kayak and for ospreys and bald eagles soaring overhead.
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Wednesday |
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Explore Bar Harbor, the tiny seaside town nestled on Mt. Desert Island. |
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Thursday |
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Get outfitted with a fat tire bike and get ready for a gorgeous ride! Steer your mountain bike through the forest to beachside cliffs as you explore the network of trails on Mt. Desert Island. |
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Friday to Saturday |
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Your adventure continues with a few surprises in store for the weekend, as well as celebrating Shabbat, of course! |
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Sunday to Monday |
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Experience Magic Falls! Thrilling roller coaster rapids await you on your two-day rafting adventure down the Kennebec River. |
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Tuesday |
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Make your way south through Maine, stopping at one of the sandy beaches that line the coast. |
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Wednesday to Thursday |
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Cape Cod welcomes you for a low-key, picturesque end to your travels. Bodysurf and splash in the waves, walk along the dunes, and relax on the sandy beach as you wind down from your awesome adventure. Celebrate the trip with a final banquet! |
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Friday |
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Return to the Bay Area, where it all began. Say goodbye to your new friends and reunite with your family! |
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