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Advanced Rock Climbing Summer Camp July - August 2005 Six weeks of sport climbing training Photos from camp Registration Form (2005) Click Here (in MS Word) This focused camping opportunity is designed for boys and girls (ages 9-14) who would like to learn new techniques and enhance their climbing skills in an outdoor setting. Whether attending for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 weeks in July and/or August, campers will enjoy a well-rounded, safety-conscious program that builds on their love of the rock climbing sport. Our climbing program The small number of campers (max: 16) will enable us to provide high quality, intensive training with maximum safety. Each camper will receive our undivided, personal attention as we coach each to his/her next level. We will concentrate on specific techniques for face, overhang, and crack climbing. Climbers who compete and qualify for the nationals will not only participate in lead climbing on well- protected sport routes but will learn strategies and tactics in a non-competitive environment. We will explore some of the best sport climbing areas on the Northeast: Rumney Rocks in Plymouth, NH (with 300+ routes in all levels of difficulty) and Pawtuckaway Rocks in the state park (with 50+ routes). Pawtuckaway state park is also the most famous bouldering area in the region. Nearby rock gyms in Nashua and Dover will further expand our training options and provide indoor sites during bad weather conditions. Additional activities. Each day, campers can participate in non-climbing activities. This includes swimming (under lifeguard supervision) and boating at our lakefront campsite... playing field sports such as soccer and volleyball... taking hiking trips to nearby mountains and forests. Evening activities range from games and contests to campfire gatherings and skits. Camp location Camp will be located in the Youth Campground in Pawtacaway State Park, Nottingham, NH (1.5 hours from Boston). Campers will live in waterproof tents in two lakeshore sites (for boys and girls), under the constant supervision of trained counselors and instructors. Hot/cold showers and clean bathrooms are nearby. This well-maintained state park features a beautiful lake with an excellent beach as well as islands and hundreds of acres for exploring. Meals Campers enjoy three home-style meals each day, prepared by a talented cook with extensive mountaineering expedition experience. Safety Safety of our students is always our first priority. Its based on over 30 year combined safe-climbing experience of our instructors and councilors. All instructors/staff are CPR and first aid certified. The Exeter hospital is located 10 miles from the campsite and our major rock climbing area. Transportation Campers will be driven to/from all activities in a 15-passenger van owned and operated by the International Rock Climbing School. What to bring A detailed list of equipment and supplies can be seen at the bottom of this page. This will include:
Schedule Campers can sign-up for one, two, three, or four, five, or six weeks: July 3 - 9 2005 July 10 - 16, 2005 July 17 - 23, 2005 July 24 - 30, 2005 July 31 - August 6, 2005 August 7 - 13, 2005 Fees 1 week $750/week 2 weeks $700/week 3 weeks $650/week 4 weeks $650/week 5 weeks $600/week 6 weeks $600/week A $100 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Full payment is due by June 1st. Tuition is refundable only if the camp is full and another camper takes the withdrawing camper’s place. DIRECTIONS To Pawtuckaway State Park From Boston : Rt. 95 North, take ext. 2 to Rt.101 West, than take Ext.5 on Rt.156 North, go straight to Irving gas station and take left. After about 200ft. take right and follow Rt.156 for about 1 mi. until you see sign to Pawtuckaway State Park, turn left. Follow the road for about 2mi., the entrance will be on the left. Enter the Park and follow the mane road for 1.5 mi. and turn right to Neals Cove Camp, Youth Group Campsite. To Plymouth Sands Camping Area From Boston: Take Rt.93 North. Take exit 26 on Rt.25 to West Plymouth. After you pass a set of lights and a gas station on your right, take a right onto Smith Bridge Rd. After you pass a covered bridge look to the left for the campground, which is about 500ft. away from the bridge. The address is: Plymouth Sands Camping Area 3 Quincy Rd. Plymouth, N.H. 03264 ARRIVING First session: We expect all campers of the first session to come from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 3. The session ends July 9. We expect parents to pick up students from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. except for the students who are staying for the next session. Second session: The session starts July 10. We expect all campers to come from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The session ends July 16. We expect all campers to be picked up from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. except for the students who are staying for the next session. Please do not be late because we have to leave the campsite at 12:00 PM. Third session: The session starts July 17 and ends July 23. The arrival times for the third session will be on July 17 from 9AM to 12PM. The pick-up times will be on July 23 from 9AM to 12PM. Fourth session: The session starts July 24. We are changing the camp location for the third session. The camp will be located in Plymouth Sands Campground, Plymouth, NH (5 min. from Rumney Rocks). Our campsites are located near Baker River ,which gives us the opportunity to swim safely, since the deepest parts of the river are only waist level, and the opportunity to go water tubing. (If you have any tubes, feel free to bring them.) Because we are so close to Rumney Rocks, this allows us to explore new, remote climbing areas, as well as classic areas. We expect all campers to come from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The session ends July 30. We expect all campers to be picked up from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Fifth session: The session starts August 1. The session ends August 7. We expect all campers to be picked up from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Sixth session: The session starts August 8. We expect all campers to come from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The session ends August 14. We expect all campers to be picked up from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. IMPORTANT! - The locations of the sessions are subject to change. We will post and changes on this page. DAY SCHEDULE 7:30 Wake up 7:30-8:00 morning exercises. 8:00-8:30 washing and cleaning tents. 8:30-9:00 breakfast 10:00 AM-3:00 PM climbing 11:30 snack 1:30 lunch 3:30 snack 4:00-6:00 games and water activities. 6:00-6:30 dinner. 7:00-9:00 evening activities. 9:00-9:30 supper. 9:30-10:00 socializing time. 10:00 sleeping time. EQUIPMENT CHECK LIST Backpack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad; Jacket, sweater, sweatpants; Shorts, T-shirts; Thick wool socks and regular socks; Warm hat and cap; Waterproof shells ( top and bottom, poncho useful ) Sneakers and flip-flops/sandals; Swimming suit; Towel and wash kit; Flashlight; Sun block; Insect block; Spoon; Dish; Mug; Climbing shoes; Harness; Chalk bag. Water bottle |
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