The Summit

$1,740

June 15 - June 26

Upon completion, the students will have experienced the exhilaration of making it to the top of a mountain, crossing flowing rivers and navigating the remote wilderness setting Our unique wilderness curricula involving educational and process groups teaches leadership, decision making, problem solving, team-work, conflict resolutions and values clarification. Dedicated educators and councilors facilitate the curriculums to allow for students to transfer the "wilderness learning" to the "real world learning".

Ages 12 to 18 yrs old. Group rates available for parties of 6 or more.

Flight Information:

• Arrive in Wilmington NC (ILM) between 7 PM and 11 PM on June 14.

Driving:

• If you plan on driving to Panacea Adventures for the Youth Leading the Way program, please plan to be a Panacea Adventures on the 15th at 7:30 AM.

We reserve the right to alter or change the itinerary prior to or throughout the course as Panacea Adventures is committed to providing an above quality program. Itinerary changes may occur do to severe weather, motivation of students, unpredictable disasters, permit regulations, potential threat to safety. Comparable adventures/activities will be substituted when possible and you will be notified of any significant changes in the itinerary.

The Summit includes:

• Backpacking
• Rockclimbing
• Mountaineering
• Environmental Education
• Leadership
• Communication
• Decesion Making
• Risk Management

• June 15: Introductions and pre-trip planning. Students will be fitted for all their gear, sort, organize and pack all f their personal and group gear for the 12 day adventure. Drive to Pisgah National Forest.
• June 16-18 Rock climb at Looking Glass for 3 days. We will have ropes set up for all abilities to reach their true potential and see the epic views at the top of their climb. We will leave on a 3 day hike reaching peaks of 6,000 ft to Black Balsam.
• June 19-24: Climbing Silvermine Ball, reaching peaks of 6,000'+ over Black Balsam. Navigating the Pisgah National Forest with only your compass, maps and friends; you will encounter the Appalachian's natural world at it's finest. Days will be filled with a constant buzz of actions and activities i.e. hiking, climbing, educational groups, journaling, process groups and environmental education.
• June 25: Zipline and canopy tour
• June 26: Closing, gear check in, family de-brief.

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The Quest

$1,740

July 17 - July 28

Upon completion, the students will have experienced the exhilaration of making it to the top of a mountain, crossing flowing rivers and navigating the remote wilderness setting Our unique wilderness curricula involving educational and process groups teaches leadership, decision making, problem solving, team-work, conflict resolutions and values clarification. Dedicated educators and councilors facilitate the curriculums to allow for students to transfer the "wilderness learning" to the "real world learning".

Ages 12 to 18 yrs old. Group rates available for parties of 6 or more.

Flight Information:

• Arrive in Wilmington NC (ILM) between 7 PM and 11 PM on July 17.

Driving:

• If you plan on driving to Panacea Adventures for the Youth Leading the Way program, please plan to be a Panacea Adventuree 17th of July or July between 2-4 PM.

We reserve the right to alter or change the itinerary prior to or throughout the course as Panacea Adventures is committed to providing an above quality program. Itinerary changes may occur do to severe weather, motivation of students, unpredictable disasters, permit regulations, potential threat to safety. Comparable adventures/activities will be substituted when possible and you will be notified of any significant changes in the itinerary.

The Quest includes:

• Backpacking
• Rockclimbing
• Mountaineering
• Environmental Education
• Leadership
• Communication
• Decesion Making
• Risk Management

• July 17: Introductions and pre-trip planning. Students will be fitted for all their gear, sort, organize and pack all f their personal and group gear for the 12 day adventure. Drive to Pisgah National Forest.
• July 18-20: Rock climb at Looking Glass for 3 days. We will have ropes set up for all abilities to reach their true potential and see the epic views at the top of their climb. We will leave on a 3 day hike reaching peaks of 6,000 ft to Black Balsam.
• July 21-27: Climbing Silvermine Ball, reaching peaks of 6,000'+ over Black Balsam. Navigating the Pisgah National Forest with only your compass, maps and friends; you will encounter the Appalachian's natural world at it's finest. Days will be filled with a constant buzz of actions and activities i.e. hiking, climbing, educational groups, journaling, process groups and environmental education.
• July 28: Closing, gear check in, family de-brief.

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Wild and Scenic

$1,740

August 5 - August 15

Upon completion, the students will have experienced the exhilaration of making it to the top of a mountain, crossing flowing rivers and navigating the remote wilderness setting Our unique wilderness curricula involving educational and process groups teaches leadership, decision making, problem solving, team-work, conflict resolutions and values clarification. Dedicated educators and councilors facilitate the curriculums to allow for students to transfer the "wilderness learning" to the "real world learning".

Ages 12 to 18 yrs old. Group rates available for parties of 6 or more.

Flight Information:

• Arrive in Wilmington NC (ILM) between 7 PM and 11 PM on August 4.

Driving:

• If you plan on driving to Panacea Adventures for the Mountain to Sea program, please plan to be a Panacea Adventuree17th of July or July between 2-4 PM.

We reserve the right to alter or change the itinerary prior to or throughout the course as Panacea Adventures is committed to providing an above quality program. Itinerary changes may occur do to severe weather, motivation of students, unpredictable disasters, permit regulations, potential threat to safety. Comparable adventures/activities will be substituted when possible and you will be notified of any significant changes in the itinerary.

Wild and Scenic includes:

• Backpacking
• Whiteater Rafting
• Mountaineering
• Environmental Education
• Leadership
• Communication
• Decesion Making
• Risk Managment

• August 5: Introductions and pre-trip planning. Students will be fitted for all their gear, sort, organize and pack all their personal and group gear for the 12 day adventure. Drive to Pisgah National Forest.
• August 6-12: Hike from Burrells Ford Campground, west along the wild and scenic Chattooga River. Students will encounter the rich an d historic environment in its natural setting. Each day will consist of curriculums, educational groups and process groups to enhance outdoor skills, human skills and educational skills.
• August 13-14: Overnight rafting on the wild and scenic Chattooga River.
• August 15: Closing, gear check in, family de-brief.

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