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Legendary Adventure Camp:
The LAC integrates the raw, intense and difficult wilderness experience with the foundations of our faith in the context of a 6 day backpacking adventure. We will celebrate mass each morning and dig into our rich Catholic tradition each evening while covering 5-7 miles of wilderness trail, climbing mountains, catching cutthroat trout and learning wilderness survival skills during the day.
2 Camps in the Summer of 2021:
-July 18-23 - Coed
-July 25-30 - Coed
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This form is to be completed only by the parent/guardian of a minor.
This form provides us with important information needed for your trip and requires 10-15 minutes to complete.
This entire form is confidential and only viewed by the program directors and the trip instructors.
LAC includes six days of Hiking and five nights of camping in the wilderness. The amount of physical exertion required is normally suitable for someone of average physical condition and health. Additional information or a doctor’s physical exam for some applicants to help ensure their individual safety and the safety of the group may be required.
If we require additional information or a doctor's physical exam, you will be notified upon the review of registration information.
While the trip will be suitable for those of average health, participants should be aware of the following:
• Weather conditions at altitude are unpredictable and, although rarely, can range from below zero to over 100 °F.
• Thunderstorms, strong winds, rain, snow, and intense sunlight are characteristics of outdoor conditions.
• Elevations may exceed 10,000 feet above sea level.
• Participants will hike and camp in rocky/mountainous terrain that may include traveling on steep hiking paths, off-trail hiking, crossing fast-flowing streams, and camping in tents in cool overnight temperatures.
• Prior physical conditioning will greatly improve the ability will to participate fully in all of the planned activities and also improve a participant’s enjoyment of these experiences.
• This trip requires carrying a backpack ranging from 40-60 pounds. This may require carrying water as well which will increase backpack weight. Training for carrying this weight is highly suggested.
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Pertinent information
Grade: Participants must be entering grades 9-12. Youth who graduate in Spring 2021 may be allowed to participate in extenuating circumstances.
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2021.
Limited Space: Camps are limited to 10 youth.
Cost: $700. Scholarships are available. Please contact Kevin Molm before applying if you need a scholarship: kmolm@diocesehelena.org or 406.389.7055.
Refund Policy: $250 cancellation fee if canceled on or before June 15; $325 cancellation fee between June 16-July 1. No refunds if canceled after July 1.
Physical Requirements: Participants must be physically able to hike several miles per day through wilderness.
We will be in the wilderness, several miles from the closest road or access to medical emergency facilities. Group leaders are certified in wilderness first aid and other relevant medical emergency certifications.
Gear: All camping related gear is provided.
Location: Drop-off and pick-up will happen at the Holland Lake Campground on Sunday and Friday, respectively.
Drop-off: Holland Lake Campground on Sunday between 5 & 6 p.m.
Pick-up: Holland Lake Campground on Friday - 2 p.m.
After check-in and receiving initial instructions on Sunday, the group will travel together on Monday morning to the Holland Lake Trailhead and will spend the next 4 nights in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
*Note: After this step of registration is complete, carefully read your confirmation email for steps 2 and 3 of registration.
Questions? Contact Kevin Molm in the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry at 406.389.7055 or kmolm@diocesehelena.org
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Who’s leading the camps?: There will be a team of highly qualified, technically well-trained, and spiritually well-formed adults who guide the week, all of whom meet Diocese of Helena Safe Environment policies and standards. The primary guides of the week for all things technical (e.g. gear, safety, wilderness first aid, etc.) will be from COR Expeditions. Based in Wyoming, COR has years of experience guiding Catholic outdoor trips like LAC all across the country. Click the image below for more information about COR.
The spiritual components of the week have been developed, primarily, by Fr. Kirby Longo, along with a team of young adults who are well-formed and well-trained to facilitate small group experiences. The team, including Fr. Kirby, are also experienced, well-trained, and certified in a variety of wilderness first aid and other related areas.
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