Canoe Camp

Youth Leadership Through Adventure (YLTA) is hosting our summer 2024 Canoe camp this August. With certified ACA (American Canoe/Kayak Association) instructors; your children will come away from our 4 day, 3 night program feeling confident and prideful in their abilities to take on paddling in canoes on some beautiful lakes & rivers.

Flagstaff Lake - Maine

Paddling on flat water on the beautiful Flagstaff Lake located in Maine. It was formed by the damming of the Dead River in 1950. Underneath this lake is an actual town (the town was empty before it became a lake). It is the 4th largest lake in the state of Maine.

THIS CAMP IS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6 THROUGH 9

  • COST: $500.00

  • FLAGSTAFF LAKE, MAINE AUGUST 7H-10TH (OVERNIGHT) REGISTRATION

Staff: Alyson & Luke

Luke

Luke grew up in Connecticut traveling north to the White Mountains regularly for backpacking, rock climbing and ice climbing. He has lived in the north country for nearly 10 years. He graduated from Vermont State University with a degree in Outdoor Education/Adventure Leadership and has been working with guide services and outdoor education companies for the last 6 years or so. With a huge passion for all things outdoors, you would most likely find Luke wandering around the rivers of Franconia Notch and rock climbing on the Eaglet; a local rock climbing favorite. He is excited to share his love for the outdoor world with the next generation.

Alyson

Alyson was born and raised in New Hampshire. She studied at Plymouth State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Adventure Education. After graduating, she worked as a wilderness therapy guide for a year and a half doing backpacking, canoe trips, mindfulness and therapeutic activities with kids in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She has always strived to educate others on appreciation and knowledge for the outdoor world. 

Alyson has always had a love for the natural world, she enjoys canoeing, hiking, rock climbi