Entering Grades 9 - 10, July 26 - August 13
Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Rafting, Shakespeare
This Quest begins with a flight to the Pacific Northwest. Meet your leaders, hop a ferry through Puget Sound, and backpack through the ancient forest of Olympic National Park. Cross the border to Canada and explore British Columbia,
whitewater rafting through incredible scenery and learning rock-climbing
from the pros. Then make your way down the coast, visiting Crater Lake, Mt.
St. Helens, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. It's the perfect balance of
thrill time and chill time.
Sample Itinerary:
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Sunday |
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Fly to Seattle, WA. Meet your leaders, ride the ferry through Puget Sound, and spend time at the beach getting to know your group.
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Monday |
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Explore the coastal cliffs and get ready for an awesome journey into the wild on your 3-night backpacking trip.
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Tuesday to Thursday |
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Swim in clear mountain streams, look out for wildlife, sleep under the stars, and make s'mores by the campfire. Carry all the food, clothes and gear you will need for the next three nights. Don't forget your camera for those breath-taking views! |
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Friday |
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Clean up from your rugged wilderness adventure and celebrate Shabbat! |
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Saturday |
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Go tidepooling, then cross the border into Canada! |
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Sunday |
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Learn rock climbing from the pros! No prior experience required.
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Monday |
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Chill out and explore the local towns and parks.
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Tuesday to Wednesday |
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Hold on tight! Your overnight whitewater rafting trip will sweep you past dormant volcanoes, old-growth redwood forests, glaciers and waterfalls cascading hundreds of feet into the river. |
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Thursday |
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Head back to the USA! |
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Friday to Saturday |
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Explore Washington State, visiting the eerie moonscape of the massive volcano, Mt. St. Helens. |
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Sunday to Monday |
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Continue south through Oregon, stopping for a swim in the clear blue waters of Crater Lake. |
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Tuesday |
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Visit a local hot springs, then relax and enjoy a play at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in the open-air Elizabethan Theater. |
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Wednesday |
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The road trip continues as you head South through California, stopping at beautiful state parks along the way. Tonight feast at your final banquet! |
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Thursday |
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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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