Entering grades 7 and 8, June 27 - July 9
White Water Rafting & Backpacking
This Quest gives teens a unique view into the California high country. Camping in Yosemite offers backcountry adventure with stunning views of Half Dome, Cloud's Rest, a bird's eye view of Yosemite Valley and its waterfalls! On the Eastern Sierra, the treasures of the desert include natural hot springs, lava rocks, and Mono Lake, where you can float like you're in the Dead Sea! Then, before heading home it's a thrilling ride on the American River - 2 days of white water rafting!
- Swim in Mono Lake in the Eastern Sierras.
- Backpack in Yosemite National Park.
- Visit Bodie, a real California Gold Rush ghost town.
- Celebrate Shabbat and Havdallah under the stars.
Sample Itinerary:
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Sunday |
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Meet your new friends and your Quest Leaders in San Francisco. Drive out to Yosemite, make camp and get to know each other around the campfire. |
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Monday |
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Take a day hike to one of the stunning views Yosemite has to offer. Don't forget your camera! |
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Tuesday to Thursday |
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Up, up, and away! Grab your pack and all the food, clothes, and gear you will need for three days in the wild! On your backpacking adventure you will swim in mountain streams, lookout for wildlife, and see beautiful wildflowers. Sleep under the stars and get back to nature!
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Friday |
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Head over Mono Pass and discover the mysterious beauty of the East Side. Get clean, pick sage, and celebrate Shabbat. |
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Saturday |
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Get up close to the famous Mono Lake and its disappearing tufas (unusual calcium rock formations found along the shore of the lake)! Then take a dip or float in the salty waters. |
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Sunday |
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Explore Black Point and play hide and seek in the fissures. Then visit Bodie, one of California's true ghost towns. |
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Monday to Tuesday |
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Approaching the Mother Lode you'll see where California history was made. Stop by Lake Tahoe for a swim and chill out on the sandy beach. |
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Wednesday to Thursday |
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Spend two wild days rafting the South Fork of the American River. Learn to paddle in class 2 & 3 rapids with names like "Troublemaker" and "Satan's Cesspool"!
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Friday |
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Return to San Francisco, where it all began. Say goodbye to your new friends and reunite with your family. |
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