ADVENTURE TRIPS
Welcome to Edwards Tripping
The Edwards' Trips Program has been leading youth and teenagers in exciting adventures since 1960. The adventure trips at Edwards are designed for campers of all ages and abilities. Edwards provides canoes, kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, and camping equipment.
For the adventurous
camper who wants to experience a true outdoor challenge,
Edwards YMCA Camp offers three trip programs. All trips are led by staff trained and
experienced in the area of adventure tripping to ensure the
safety of all campers. Campers will learn about tent
camping from setting up tents to cooking over a fire.
Camp provides all equipment except for personal items and
sleeping bags.
Missouri Cave Adventure
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What is 56
degrees all year long? An amazing network of caves in
southern Missouri is waiting for your exploration. Thanks
to a partnership with YMCA Camp Lakewood in Potosi,
Missouri, campers will make base camp at their facility and
then experience day trips to local caves where Edwards
experienced and trained staff will lead campers in some
underground adventures. Campers will learn about cave
ecology and safe caving practices.
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Rock
Climbing Extravaganza
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Like to Climb?
Want to learn more? This trip is for you. The trip begins
at Edwards 35 ft. climbing wall where campers will learn the
basics of climbing and rappelling. Campers will then head
out to Devil’s Lake State Park for 3 days of rock climbing,
bouldering, hiking, swimming, and more. Under the watchful
eye of Edwards trained and experienced adventure staff,
campers will challenge the rugged cliffs of Devil’s Lake and
become a more experienced climber.
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Water
Adventures - Canoeing & Rafting
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Seeking a more extreme adventure? This trip begins at Edwards where
campers will learn the basics of canoeing and how to read rivers. Then
it is off to northern Wisconsin for three days of canoeing on the Brule
River and one day of Whitewater Rafting on the Peshtigo River. Campers
will have a blast riding the rapids, paddling through beautiful country,
navigating rivers, making new friends, and more. Camp Edwards staff is
well-trained and experienced in river navigation to help campers have a
safe and fun water experience.
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