UPBC - Trail Camps

Canoe Camp

High school & college-age students
Apply Now! Trip is limited to a maximum of 8 campers.

Are you ready for an Adventure?! During the seven days of Canoe Camp, five days will be spent canoeing and tent-camping on the Fox and Manistique Rivers, including one day paddling through the beautiful Seney Wildlife Refuge. The rivers are not difficult to paddle, but you should be in moderate physical shape. Devotions will relate our experiences on the river to life.

Watch Canoe Camp Highlight Video (3 min)

Any questions? Contact Dan Martin at 269-330-6565.

C.R.O.S.S. Trails - womens backpacking trip

Young women ages 15+

C.R.O.S.S. Trails is the new name for UPBC's backpacking trip for young women. C.R.O.S.S. stands for Christian Relationships and Outdoor Spiritual Survival. This is an entry level backpacking experience for young women. The group spends five to six days in the wilderness at either Porcupine Mountains State Park or Isle Royale National Park. These parks are some of the most beautiful backpacking sites in all of North America (Backpacker Magazine).

The trip is designed to teach basic and intermediate backpacking skills and techniques that enable women to get out into the woods and enjoy God's beautiful creation. Participants in this small-group camping experience will build relationships as they share the joys and trials--physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual--found on the trail. This trip will help prepare young women to face the everyday challenges they encounter in high school, college, or the early years of a professional career.

W.O.L.F. Trails - boys backpacking trip

Isle Royale National Park

Boys ages 13-15

W.O.L.F. Trails is the new name for UPBC's Isle Royale backpacking trip for boys. W.O.L.F. stands for Wilderness Opportunity to Learn/Live Faith. Isle Royale National Park is a well-kept secret, an isolated patch of rugged wilderness found in northern Lake Superior. Every summer 8 boys and 2 leaders from UPBC have the privilege of backpacking on the island. It is a time of challenge and a time for spiritual growth.

This week-long backpacking trip is sure to create unforgettable memories: riding to the island on the Isle Royale Queen, living out of a backpack, watching for moose, pushing yourself physically, making lasting friendships, and celebrating the joys of each day over supper. This Isle Royale backpacking trip is a long-standing UPBC tradition that for many boys has been an important milestone on the path to manhood.

Watch Isle Royale Highlight Video (5 min)

B.E.A.R. Camp - coed outdoor adventure camp

Guys and Girls, Ages 15-17

B.E.A.R. Camp is an out-of-doors camp with the goal of providing Biblical Experiences, Adventures, and Relationships. B.E.A.R. Camp exists to help young people develop the Christian character that is needed for leadership, through Bible study, physical challenge, and community living.

Activities include team initiatives, high ropes, climbing tower, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking. Several day trips and a two-night camping trip give B.E.A.R. campers plenty of opportunity to enjoy some of the treasures of the northwoods. Additional activities that vary from year to year may include backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, or kayaking.

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Watch BEAR Camp Video (4 min)