Two pairs of rugged long pants (canvas or nylon hiking pants – not tight fitting – should not be denim jeans).

Two long sleeved heavy shirts (preferably flannel, wool or fleece).One pair of good hiking or work boots or good runners for walking.You are encouraged to sign up early for our camps, as they do often fill up. HCWA supplies all group gear which includes: canoes and paddles, PFDs, packs, sleeping bags, tents, back-packs, cooking gear, food, first aid and emergency communications. Through feedback and personal evaluation, every meaningful situation in camp is applied to real life – in fact we have a saying: “Life imitates Trails.” In our camps, God is presented as more than just our Creator – He is presented as a personal God who has a plan for all human beings of every race or culture – a plan which is given in the Bible and demonstrated by His Son, Jesus Christ. Lifetime skills are taught on our trips and leadership is encouraged.

Higher Challenge activities may vary according to season or site, but may include things like: backpacking, canoe training, non-technical mountain climbing, rock climbing and rappelling, orienteering, survival skill training, swimming, fishing, cliff jumping, flat and moving water paddling and tripping, rafting and many other outdoor pursuits. HCWA is led by trained, skilled and committed Christian leaders who really care for teens. The qualities of trust, endurance, humility, sensitivity to others, patience, love, self-confidence, initiative, service, leadership, and self-discipline are built into the lives of the team as it learns to function in the wilderness together.įear is faced and conquered, and skills are developed as team members find the freedom to try, maybe fail, try again and succeed in a program that is geared to success. With safety as the governing principle, each day’s activities are guaranteed to stretch the whole person physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. HCWA has run camps since 1993 and is specifically designed for First Nations young people ages 13-19. This organization has been actively involved in sharing the hope of Jesus Christ with Canada’s Aboriginal people for over 60 years.

Higher Challenge Wilderness Adventures (HCWA) is a not-for-profit wilderness learning seminar operated by the Northern Canada Evangelical Mission (producers of Tribal Trails TV).

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