Sunday, July 28 - Thursday, August 1, 2024
For Adults (or child/teen with their caregiver/parent/grandparent)
Sign on for a unique wilderness journey into the Boundary Waters. You will paddle, get away into God’s beautiful creation, reflect, pray, sit by campfires, eat good food and form a wonderful paddling community for 4 days near Ely.
Scholarships available
Cost includes all tents, packs, canoes, meals during the actual wilderness portion of the trip, US Forest Service permits/fees, lodging Sunday night in Ely and shower upon exit/towel.
DOES NOT include travel to and from (we will carpool), or meals Sunday or upon BWCA exit on Thursday.
Piragis Outfitting is our outfitter. Packing lists available on their website.
Full Payment Due: May 1, 2024
Spots are filled in the order that completed forms and payment are received. (There is no reimbursement of payment after June 30th unless your spot can be filled by another traveler.)
Sunday, July 28: Depart from CtK for Ely, MN by 9 a.m. in shared vehicles
Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1: Enter the BWCA via Moose Lake and journey several lakes the next 3 ½ days
Thursday, Aug. 1: Exit BWCA and depart for CtK
Sunday: We arrive in Ely, MN in the early afternoon for orientation, packing, outfitting, dinner at restaurant of choice and group devotions (there may be time to explore Ely!). Housing is in local accommodations.
Monday-Thursday: We will enter BWCA via Moose Lake and Island River. Experience BWCA by paddling, portaging, swimming, napping, fishing, camping and growing in Christ. Each day will begin with First Word, and close with a campfire and devotions. We will talk about hopes for the trip before we depart.
Thursday: Our group will exit the BWCA, shower in Ely at Piragis Outfitters and depart for home.
Prior to the trip, we will gather to talk about our routes, details, packing and clothing suggestions, expectations, get to know one another and maybe even carry a canoe in preparation! And, you will be introduced to our devotional theme for our time in the wilderness.
Digital payments can also be made by visiting
Lifeatctk.org/givenow and selecting the fund: Trip Payments. If you wish to make an ACH payment, you must use this option.
You may also submit payment via check (payable to Christ the King) or cash to the church office. Please clearly label all payments as being for BWCA Trip.
Address:
1900 7th St NW
New Brighton, MN 55112