YWCA CAMP CAVELL
 Women's River
 Paddling
 Weekend!

September 17-19, 2010

Rated Best Weekends Ever...

We all stay together, but you can choose between riding,
fishing, paddling or do some of each!

Read reviews by last years YWCA Camp Cavell river trip participants!
 

Canoe or Kayak on a Beautiful Michigan River

Join us for this wonderful weekend on a Michigan river known for its wildlife and beauty. Experienced or new to canoeing, this is a gentle paddle down wonderful stretches of river. Enjoy good food, new friends, and the camaraderie of adventure. Try your hand at kayaking too!

We will stay in a cabins or tents and prepare our own meals. Each day we will travel a different part of the river and have our lunch along the shore. We will spend the morning and the early afternoon on the river. Instructors and lifeguards will be there to help you. If you've ever dreamt of paddling a river this is your trip!

Beginner or Advanced we will take you down the river for an enjoyable paddle!

Ride a Horse Through Scenic Valleys, Hills and Meadows

Note: Must be arrange 2 weeks ahead!

Join us for our women's riding trip as we head north. We will stay with our river trippers and fishers campsite or cabin and prepare our own meals.  Both Saturday and Sunday we will travel up to Sparr Valley Ranch. There we will saddle up and head out to explore acres of beautiful country side for a 2 hour trail ride. We will stop for a picnic lunch while our horses graze and then head on to beautiful vistas and quiet streams.

You will only need to bring along bedding and personal equipment. Both the ranch staff and our staff will accompany you down the trail. There may even be time to try a canoe or kayak back at the river! Have an Unforgettable Experience with Gentle Horses and Great Company!

We ask that you have some riding experience to join this trip.

An Unforgettable Experience with
Gentle Horses & Great Company!

Fly Fishing on a Sparkling River

This is a great way to learn the art of fly fishing or hone your skills!  You can even just bring your rod and just enjoy the days!

We will sign you up for lessons with instructors from the local fly fishing stores.  You can fish from shore, wade the river, or join the kayakers on the river for part of your weekend. 

The rivers in Michigan are known for their sparking water and great fishing and are incredibly beautiful!

If you are experienced you can share your knowledge with other women!

We will stay in a comfortable but rustic cabin and prepare our own meals. We will have our lunch along the shore.

Instructors and lifeguards will be there to help you. You must have or purchase a fishing license.

Beginner or Advanced we will take you down the river for an enjoyable paddle!

Fees:

$ 85  Weekend Registration includes Kayaking, food and lodging.

Horse back riders need to bring an additional $50 to pay stable for each day (two hour) trail riding session.  You can ride both days or kayak one and ride one!

Bring an additional $25 for each (one hour) fly fishing lesson.  (up to two lessons, must book ahead of time!)  Otherwise one of our participants would be glad to give you a mini-lesson for free!

We can help to set up car pools if you would like to share transportation let us know.

Depart: Friday 3:00 pm.  (You can arrive anytime at the cabin, this is just the suggested time.)

Return: Sunday 10:00 pm.  (If you plan on paddling, fishing or riding on Sunday this is about the time you will get home)

Once you are registered you will need to download this letter with
MORE INFORMATION including: directions, a list of what to bring, and more details.  Please call if you have questions!

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Latest Notes 2009 trip!