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The Director. Bett Adams is a 2002 graduate of Baylor School, but his passion for the outdoors dates to his freshman trip in 1999, when he first sat in a kayak. Since then, Bett has been a coach and counselor for outdoor experience in the area and around the world. His professionalism is balanced by an infectious love for the outdoors and the life lessons it can teach young people.
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“I learned how to trust myself and I know now I can do more than I thought I could.” ~ Sofia
Boundary-Defying Adventures For nearly 40 years, Baylor Walkabout has set the standard for school-based outdoor programs. From canoeing and kayaking to camping and climbing, Walkabout has helped young people explore their own limits and learn to lead the way.
Unleashing Discovery. Now, that same adventurous fun is available to any rising 3rd – 11th grade boy or girl looking for a uniquely fun summer. The Walkabout Experience gives campers opportunities in the outdoors, memories that will last a lifetime, and friends with whom to share them. And there is no experience necessary! Tennessee’s Outdoor Buffet. Chattanooga’s incredible array of outdoor opportunities makes it the Southeast’s premiere adventure destination. Walkabout campers will kayak, canoe and paddleboard through the Tennessee River Gorge, hike to remote waterfalls and swimming holes, rock climb on the world-renowned sandstone known as the Tennessee Wall, head underground to explore the vast network of local caves, sleep under the southern stars and experience exhilaration they can’t find anywhere else.
“Walkabout” is a term used by Australian aboriginal tribes to describe a young person’s transition into adulthood through self-discovery in the wilderness. Find out more at: www.baylorschool.org/walkaboutexperience.
“He seems more confident and comfortable in his own skin especially around new people.” ~ parents of Samuel
Discoverers For campers ages 8 –11 (rising 3rd – 6th grade). This seven day/six night camp is a great introduction to the outdoors – no experience necessary! You’ll spend five nights in a comfy dorm and one night camping. Camp activities include: Canoeing Top Rope Climbing Hiking Paddling on the Hiwassee River Caving Learning to Roll a Kayak Session 1: June 10 - 16, 2018 Session 2: June 17 - 23, 2018 Session 3: June 24 - 30, 2018 Session 4: July 1 - 7, 2018 Cost: $1,384 (see back cover for available discounts) Reserve your spot in the great outdoors by contacting >> Bett Adams ’02, Director of The Walkabout Experience (423) 757-2515 | BAdams@baylorschool.org www.baylorschool.org/walkaboutexperience
Adventurers For campers ages 12 –13 (rising 7th – 8th grade). This 14 day/13 night camp mixes nights in Baylor’s dormitories and under the stars. Campers will begin to develop and hone outdoor skills from rolling a kayak to setting up a tent. Camp activities include: Top Rope Climbing Paddling on the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers Kayaking Rapelling Hiking Overnight Backpack Caving Session 1: June 10 - 23, 2018 Session 2: June 24 - July 7, 2018 Cost: $2,384 (see back cover for available discounts)
“I had many ‘firsts” at this camp. I feel as if I’ve done everything in the world!” ~ Margaret
Reserve your spot in the great outdoors by contacting >> Bett Adams ’02, Director of The Walkabout Experience (423) 757-2515 | BAdams@baylorschool.org www.baylorschool.org/walkaboutexperience
“ I learned that I could do things that I never thought I could do!” ~ Eliot
Expeditioners For campers ages 14 –16 (rising 9th – 11th grade). This 14 day /13 night camp is where campers really get to stretch their wings. Walkabout Expeditioners will take advantage of more rarely seen corners of the Southeast by going out on multi-day/night adventures. Camp activities include: 2 – 3 Night Backpack Caving Canoeing
Rolling a Kayak
Paddling on the Pigeon or
Learning to Belay
Chattooga Rivers
Overnight Raft Self-Support
Session 1: June 10 - 23, 2018 Session 2: June 24 - July 7, 2018 Cost: $2,484 (see back cover for available discounts) Reserve your spot in the great outdoors by contacting >> Bett Adams ’02, Director of The Walkabout Experience (423) 757-2515 | BAdams@baylorschool.org www.baylorschool.org/walkaboutexperience
The Staff. Walkabout staff sets this program apart from other camps. All veterans of Baylor’s renowned Walkabout program, they are more than just counselors; they are mentors, instructors, facilitators, role models and above all, friends. The group is carefully selected for their youth, energy, dedication and passion both for the outdoors and for teaching the young people they lead through it. They are highly qualified in fostering a supportive, noncompetitive environment that sets campers up for success and lifelong friendships.
”The counselors were excellent. Not only did they teach, but they also became friends with the campers.” ~ Carson
“You guys really made a little kid confident, happy, and eager for more.� ~ parents of Elliott
“I learned that pushing yourself past your personal limits can help in life.” ~ Elena
”I felt so accomplished and it was then that I learned the true strength of my body.” ~ Margaret
Lessons in Leadership. Leadership training is a Walkabout cornerstone, and the outdoors has a way of teaching young people leadership skills that they cannot learn in any other setting. Beyond the lessons intrinsic to working together in the woods and on the water, every camper gets a chance to be the Leader of the Day, an honor that can consist of picking a hiking route to leading the discussion at the close of the day.
Job One: Safety. We recognize that safety is the top concern for any parent, and The Walkabout Experience creates an environment that allows campers to stretch their limits while ensuring their well-being. Well-managed risk is the key to success in an outdoor program, so the counselors all have outdoor medical training and the group leaders have all completed the 80-hour Wilderness First Responder certification. Baylor Walkabout has built an extraordinary safety record over its 40 years, and the same safeguards are built in the Walkabout experience.
Time to Eat. The key to a “happy camper” is a varied and delicious menu, and Walkabout campers enjoy a mix of hearty meals prepared in Baylor’s dining facility. They also learn to cook on their own during their wilderness adventures, and even prepare backcountry meals for the group. Warning: aspiring outdoor chefs will want to try their recipes out on the family when they return home!
Re-define Your Summer. We know it’s time to put down the books. Question is: What should you pick up? This summer, make it a map, a paddle board, a kayak, and whole new set of skills with Walkabout. No previous outdoor experience is necessary… just an adventurous spirit, an enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness to try new things and make new friends. Re-define Yourself. People travel from all over to play in Chattanooga, one of the Southeast’s premiere destinations for outdoor adventure because of its ability to exhilarate and revivify them. Baylor is located on a river adjacent to a lake at the foot of three mountains. If you can do it outdoors, you can do it at Walkabout!
Why not... Get outside? Unplug for a while? Spot a bald eagle? Take a leap? Make new friends? Conquer that rock wall? Sleep under the stars? Roll a kayak? Crawl through a cave? THEWALKABOUTEXPERIENCE Discoverers
Adventurers
Expeditioners
ages 8 –11 (rising 3rd – 6th grade) Session 1: June 10 - 16, 2018 Session 2: June 17 - 23, 2018 Session 3: June 24 - 30, 2018 Session 4: July 1 - 7, 2018 Cost: $1,384*
ages 12 –13 (rising 7th – 8th grade) Session 1: June 10 - 23, 2018 Session 2: June 24 - July 7, 2018 Cost: $2,384*
ages 14 –16 (rising 9th – 11th grade) Session 1: June 10 - 23, 2018 Session 2: June 24 - July 7, 2018 Cost: $2,484*
*Early bird discount is $50 off before March 1, 2018. | Returning Campers receive $50 off. | Receive 10% off if you bring a friend. Reserve your spot in the great outdoors by contacting >> Bett Adams ’02, Director of The Walkabout Experience | (423) 757-2515 | BAdams@baylorschool.org
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