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O.A.K. CLUB of BRIARHILL, Est. 2015 Outdoor Adventures Kayaking & Geological Sciences
Stimulating Personal Development via Field Trips & Expeditions
www.oakgeosciences.com 832-686-3231 [email protected]
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SUMMER EXPEDITION Saturday June 15 to Saturday June 22, 2019
BOATS, BIKES, BOOTS & BOOKS; NO ELECTRONICS! 8 days/7 nights of geology & nature, hands-on feet-in real Texas outdoor survival skills camp
$ 1,200 per person all inclusive: education, transportation, meals, camping-kayaking gear, logistics, coaching
BOYS & GIRLS AGE 7-12 | SMALL GROUP SIZE | NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
GOALS – ITINERARY – PROGRAM
DAY DATE MORNING AFTERNOON
1 Sat
June 15
Depart Houston by 9am
Drive 3 h/180 miles to Georgetown, TX
Lunch stop & visit Inner Space Cavern
Drive 1h/50 miles to Inks Lake
Setup basecamp before dark
Teamwork camp orientation & dinner
2 Sun
June 16
Kayaking course on land & on lake: gear design &
history, safety, rescue techniques, strokes,
maneuvering; lunch to go
Kayaking tour 6 miles & paddle strokes practice;
on water map & compass navigation
Swim, jump off cliffs at Devil’s Hole
3 Mon
June 17
Inks lake & dam geologic tour & nature hike, map
& compass navigation, rocks & minerals crush
course; mid-day swim/kayak, basecamp lunch
Survival skills workshop: bush-craft knife safety,
wilderness first aid scenarios, art of making fire,
iron cast Dutch oven dinner, darts target throw
4 Tue
June 18
Bike workshop: maintenance, change a flat,
Texas bike law, group riding skills & obstacle
course; basecamp lunch
Bike tour 15 miles to visit Longhorn Cavern, old
fort, and ride back to basecamp before dark;
Marshmallows & campfire songs
5 Wed
June 19
Drive 1h/50 miles to Enchanted Rock
Geologic & nature hike, map & compass
navigation; survival scenarios play; lunch to go
Explore wild, undeveloped, granite cave (tectonic
blocks); watch sunset from Enchanted Rock top;
Drive 1h/50 miles to Inks Lake; late dinner
6 Thu
June 20
Drive 1h/60 miles to visit historic Llano & Fort
Mason; see unique ancient microbial-carbonate
mounds; Llano river spring fed swim; lunch to go
Gravel road/private ranch 20+ miles bike tour;
see bats fly at Eckert James River Bat Preserve;
Drive 1h/60 miles to Inks Lake; late dinner
7 Fri
June 21
Rest Day: swimming, kayaking, chess, card
games, reading, paint rock art, bike ride, run wild
& be free; basecamp lunch
Tentative: drive 2h/120 miles to Colorado Bend
to hike, swim, bike, cave, or just rest :)
Debriefing evening
8 Sat
June 22
Take camp down, pack & load gear, lunch, depart
Drive 1,5h/90 miles Inks Lake – Marble Falls –
McKinney Falls (geologic stops)
Drive 2,5h/150 miles to Houston; arrive before
dark hungry, exuberant, confident, with
unforgettable memories, longing family & home
Explore the Great Outdoors to Discover & Expand Your Own Boundaries – A Unique Texan Experience!
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SUMMER EXPEDITION ITINERARY MAP & PROGRM
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
1. NOLS Wilderness First Aid, ACA Kayak Instructor, Defensive Driving for 15-passengers vans, & more
2. Get personalized advice from Constantin: Geologist/Professor and Outdoor Education Specialist with 20+
years’ experience; also, Tennis Coach and parent of Iancu (13 y) and Ilinca (5y)
WE BELIEVE THAT
1. There is no greater education than experiential outdoor adventures
2. People should frequently escape technology to explore and enjoy the scenery
3. Wellbeing improves while pursuing human-powered activities in nature
4. Camping, kayaking, biking, caving, hiking, climbing and life in nature is awesome!
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS | WE SEEK TO DEVELOP HANDS-ON ABILITIES:
1. Independence/Self-control: independently make decisions and think through consequences
2. Critical Thinking: work through complex challenges, ask questions necessary to achieve solutions
3. Social Intelligence/Communication/Leadership: work with others to accomplish common goals
4. Adaptability: embrace and function effectively in new settings and diverse weather conditions
5. Zest/Curiosity: be outwardly focused, more engaged, enthusiastic in community and the world around
6. Grit/Perseverance/Self-Esteem: accept failure without accepting defeat and gain new self-confidence
7. Overcome physical & emotional challenges in diverse weather conditions to become tougher
8. Become a smarter bike rider, kayaker, hiker, environmental scientist, survival skillful (fire, knives & tools)
9. Have fun and make new friends in a truly unique outdoor adventure and west Texas history experience!
10. Environmental Awareness: develop strong connections with nature and an understanding of the
relationship between science and environment in school/community and the wider world