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SUMMER PROGRAMS

 

MAINE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP

July 21st thru August 5th

For more information please contact Bob Hepler at (903) 565-5571 or bhepler@uttyler.edu

 

ABOUT THE CAMP:

The UT Tyler Maine Outdoor Adventure Camp is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts.  Accordingly, there is a smorgasbord of training opportunities to select from each day.  All campers will be participating in activities including canoeing, kayaking, open water swimming, hiking, beach trips, sea kayaking and a lobster feed.  Finally, each camper has the opportunity to receive one-on-one counseling on planning their fitness training.

Attention Runners and Triathletes: 

Maine offers some of the best running, biking and open water swimming opportunities in the world.  Bring your shoes, bike, and suit and have the best training experience EVER!

Activities Include:
3 Day 2 Night Canoe & Camping Trip on the St. Croix RiverKayaking
Coastal Island Sea Kayak Day
Beach Activities
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Lake Kayaking and Canoeing
Acadia National Park Activities

Optional Morning Fitness Training to include:
Swimming
Cycling
Running
Strength Training
Yoga

 

Cost*:
1. Includes: Group airfare to Maine; Rooms, Lunch, Dinner, all activities, local transportation
Students: $800
Non-Students: $1625
2. Includes all of the above except group airfare
Students: $300
Non-Students: $1000
*Breakfast is not included in cost

 

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Monday, July 21 & Tuesday 22
Acadia National Park

Wednesday, July 23

Day at Lake


Thursday, July 24, 25 & 26 maine

St. Croix River Trip

Sunday, July 27

Day at Lake

Monday, July 28

Lobster Boat Cruise

Tuesday, July 29

Beach Day

Wednesday, July 30

Down East Cultural Tour

Thursday, July 31maine

Cutler Coast Trail Hike

Friday, August 1

Sea Kayaking--all day

Saturday, August 2

Day at Lake

Sunday, August 3

Lighthouse Tour

 

Monday, August 4

Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park

Tuesday, August 5

Depart for Texas

BOB HEPLER– CAMP DIRECTOR

 

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Bob is the Director of the Herrington Patriot Center/Head Cross Country Coach at the University of Texas at Tyler and the former Director of Athletics & Recreational Sports at the University of Maine at Machias.  He is the 05, 06, and 2007 American Southwest Coach of the Year.  He is also and Eagle Scout.  Bob has competed in over 140 triathlons including seven Ironman World Championships in Hawaii.  He is a nine-time triathlon All American and has won over 40 triathlons.  He also has two Masters degrees and wants to work with athletes who love the outdoors and to train!

 

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