Details & What-to-Bring
All the answers to all your questions about this summer's programs
Have more questions? Call 231-668-8220 or email right.tree19@gmail.com
Our events are phone-free.
Phones will be stored by staff and are accessible to participants if they need to call parents
Contact numbers are listed at the bottom of this page in case you need to get ahold of us.
This trip incorporates parts of the Sheltowe Trace trail along with Red River Gorge trails, all inside the Daniel Boone National Forest in the Slade, Kentucky area. The trails are in a very remote area and often quite steep. With good hiking shoes, even beginners can complete the trip. The rock formations, waterfalls, and views are absolutely amazing!
Day 1 is for travel
Days 2-5 are hiking (approx 24 miles)
Day 6 is for return travel
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There is no cell phone access in the area. We do carry a satellite emergency beacon if the need should arise.
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Backpacking Red River Gorge
Slade, Kentucky
8am, June 26-6pm, July 1
depart from and return to the MAD Club building
400 E. Third St., Elk Rapids
(across the parking lot from Elk Rapids Bible Church)
PLUS
2-5pm, June 24
mandatory orientation/packing meeting
at the MAD Club building
Participants MUST attend this meeting. Parents are
welcome too. This is the time girls are fitted for their
packs, learn to use equipment, and pack their meals and
snacks.
Suggested donation: $75
Bring:
nylon, polyester, fleece are preferable over
cotton
2-3 shirts (combination of short & long
sleeve)
1-2 pair of shorts
1-2 pair of sliding shorts or spandex shorts
to prevent chafing
1 pair of long pants
1 swimsuit
1 jacket/sweatshirt
1 lightweight, breathable raincoat
1 small or quick-dry backpacking towel
toothbrush/toothpaste
unscented deodorant
feminine hygiene products if needed
1 pair hiking shoes/boots
(break them in well before the trip)
hat
eyeglasses, contacts, + solutions
prescription medications - in the
prescription bottle with instruction to
the staff on the registration form
flip flops or lightweight sandals can be very
comfortable at the end of a day of hiking
backpacking pillow if desired
souvenier $$ if desired
on-the-road water bottle if desired
in-the-van pillow/blankets if desired
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
-alcohol or any kind
-drugs of any kind
We will provide:
snacks and meals while traveling
food and snacks on the trail
backpacks
tents
sleeping mats
sleeping bags
cookstoves, utensils & cooking gear
lanterns
water bottles
flashlights
sunscreen
bug spray
first aid supplies
unscented soap/shampoo etc.
BE...DAZZLED Art Camp
July 18-21
9am-5pm
arrive and depart from the Art & Connection Building
965 Green St., Elk Rapids (next to K&K Heating & Cooling
Suggested donation $40
Bring:
enthusiasm
a willingness to try new stuff
clothes that can get dirty
we will be inside and outside, so have weather-appropriate clothes
water bottle
We provide;
snacks and lunch
art materials and supplies
Dam Beach Summer-Kick-Off-Hot-Dog-Roast-Games-on-the-Beach Bonfire Night!
You brought a
bunch of girls?!
8am, July 31-5pm, Aug 2
depart and return to the MAD Club building
400 E. Third St., Elk Rapids (across the parking lot from
Elk Rapids Bible Church)
Suggested donation $45
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Bring:
-sleeping bag (we have ones for loan if needed)
-pillow if desired
-weather appropriate clothes for the weather that is expected
including appropriate clothes for being outside
after dark
-water bottle
-toiletries - toothpaste, toothbrush, hair
products, feminine hygiene products, etc.
-swimsuit and towel
-eyeglasses, contacts, + solutions
-prescription medications - in the
prescription bottle with instruction to
the staff on the registration form
-shoes with straps or ties
-stuffed animals are permitted :-)
We provide
snacks and food
tents
sleeping mats
all camping gear
sleeping bags (if needed)
sunscreen
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
MAROONED!
9am, Aug 17-4pm, Aug 19
depart and return to the MAD Club building
400 E. Third St, Elk Rapids
(across the parking lot from Elk Rapids Bible Church)
Suggested donation $35
Marooned is 3 days of highly active, very messy games, competitions and challenges. Girls need to be prepared to be outside regardless of the weather. We encourage them to bring clothing that will not be missed if it gets extremely dirty, ripped, or painted. At last one of their swimsuits should be an older one if available, as those also sometimes end up stained. They can bring comfy things for around the campfire, sleeping and free time. The girl generally sleep in an old boy scout lodge on the island, so are dry in case of rain. Cooking is outdoors. There are outhouses and a water pump on the island and we will have a pontoon boat with us.
Bring:
weather appropriate clothes for being outdoors in the daytime and evenings
clothes that can get dirty, messy, and probably painted
1 or two swimsuits
towel
sleeping bag (we have ones for loan if needed)
sleeping pillow if desired
toiletries - toothpaste, toothbrush, hair products, feminine hygiene
products, etc.
eyeglasses, contacts, + solutions
prescription medications - in theprescription bottle with instructions
to the staff on the registration form
shoes that will work for running in the woods
stuffed animals are permitted :-)
water bottle