2006 Varsity High Adventure

Sunday January 22, 2006 Agenda

1. What to do?

• Sea Kayaking (Matagorda Island) - $25 pp per day ($100-$125 pp)

• Activity: Live as Robinson Crusoe on Matagorda Island Adventure
i. camping on a remote island
ii. snorkeling along the shores
iii. sportfishing
iv. kayaking the surf
v. exploring the flora and fauna of surrounding islands
vi. wade ashore carrying all the food, water and equipment used
during your adventure in a rugged camping setting
• Big Bend – rafting, canoeing, mountain biking $25 pp per day ($100-125 pp)
• Activity: triathlon over 5 days
i. Canoeing/Rafting
ii. Biking
iii. Hiking
• Concerns
i. Water level could be low
ii. Hot (100 degrees)

• Arkansas – canoe and caving

2. When to go?

• May 28-June 2nd (Monday – Friday) Week right after school lets out for KW and
NC.

3. In order for a unit to participate, we need two leaders/parents from that unit to go on
High Adventure.

4. If canoeing is involved,

• 2-3 Saturdays of training for youth and leaders going

• One leader per unit will need to obtain flat water canoeing certification (about
$85) or raise $250 per day to hire an instructor for the trip.

5. Priest involvement

• Considered staff (plan and run events, eat with leaders, etc.)