Teen Badminton Club

WELCOME TO OUR TBC LEADERSHIP HIKING TRIP PAGE!

EACH YEAR, OUR CLUB GOES ON WEEKEND HIKING-CAMPING TRIPS (FALL, WINTER, SPRING & SUMMER) TO HAVE FUN TOGETHER, EXPLORE, AND DEVELOP OUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

THE TRIP THEME IS LEADERSHIP

We prep, ride, camp, hike, cook, and play together! That is what leadership means for us: each person participates towards making the trip awesome.

About our TBC Hiking/Camping Leadership Trips...

Each year, once in September and once in end of May, our club travels by car to the Adirondacks, NY to hike in the beautiful nature of these mountains, camp and work on our leadership skills. It's a great experience with spectacular sights and sounds. An experience of a lifetime!

TRIP DETAILS

DURATION: 2 nights, 3 days, camping and hiking trip. The campground is near the cars.

LOCATION: Alpine Club of Canada - Keene NY. (2 hours south of Montreal)

TRIP FEE: $200/person ($100/day of hiking)

- INCLUDES: camp fees, travel health insurance, food (2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches, hiking guide, group gear (while hiking & camping) and supervision at camp.

- YOU PROVIDE: your own sleeping bag, air mattress, hiking shoes/boots, backpack, clothes, and personal dietary preferences). If you have a tent, please let us know.

- COACHES receive 50% discount.

- DRIVERS (Coaches/Adults) may receive $100 for the use of your vehicle for carpooling ($50/day of hiking).

ELIGIBILITY:

- 14+ year old or older.

- 10 - 13 years may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.

- TBC Coaches, Assistant Guides in Training and friends of TBC.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:

Participants should enjoy long walks in nature. (Saturday ~6 hours, Sunday ~5 hours). No rock climbing, just hiking on your feet, though sometimes you will use your hands for balance. We hike rain or shine. The trail is decided based on the conditions of the day. To test yourself, you should be able to walk 1 hour non-stop to be fit enough for this trip. Go on a walk and test yourself.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING ON OUR NEXT TBC HIKING CAMPING LEADERSHIP TRIP, 

PLEASE FILL IN THIS ONLINE FORM BELOW.

WE WILL SEND YOU A LINK TO THE ZOOM PREPMEET.

GUIDE

Coach Nick is a certified Wilderness guide that accompanies the group. HERE is his certification in Advanced Wilderness First Aid.

COACH NICK HAS OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN OUTDOOR HIKING AND CAMPING IN THE ADIRONDACKS. HE IS A GUIDE WITH THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM AT JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GUIDING THE TRIP. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THEY STILL ASSUME THE RISKS RELATED TO THE ACTIVITY, DISCUSSED IN THE MEETING.

CAMP AMENITIES

- Potable/drinkable water, clean outhouses with toilet paper, a covered eating area. a fire pit, no cell phone reception, 10 minutes by car to closest store/phone reception.

WEATHER

-Unless extreme weather is expected, this trip occurs under all weather conditions and temperatures (0-30C). Be prepared for rain and colder nights.

FORMS TO FILL IN (See link below - Print & complete)

- MED FORM (please send by email)

- CONSENT FORM (please bring with you)

- PARENTAL CONSENT FORM (IF UNDER 18).

- Maturity is a must for all participants. All participants must follow the group and guide instructions at all times.

Have fun, be safe, and enjoy the outdoors!