The trip is offered through the IPRA Teen Committee. This year the trip takes place August 12 and 13, for two days and one overnight. Teens are fully outfitted with canoes, paddles, life jackets, directions and shuttle service provided by Blackhawk River Runs. Activities include canoeing, swimming, camping, cooking over an open fire, watching the sunset and group games.
Safety is key.
All participants are required to wear life jackets while in the canoe or swimming in the river. The participant to chaperone ratio is a minimum of 10 to one. A lead canoe sets the pace of the paddling and a sweep canoe ensures that no one gets left behind. Agencies must register with IPRA by July 10, 1998. Contact Keith Graunke, Woodstock Recreation Department, 815.339.4363.