In an effort to provide these experiences to as many individuals as possible, please do not sign up for more than 2 trips. When you sign up, your email will be recorded and you will be emailed if space remains on any adventures. Want to be notified about additional trips as they are posted? Join our email list! June 7 Canoeing at Bark Bay Slough – trip is full June 9 Canoeing at Bark Bay Slough- Trip 2 – trip is full June 14 Brule River Canoe Trip 1 June 16 Houghton Point Sea Kayak -trip is full July 16 Cable Natural History Museum Raptor Talk- cancelled July 21 Great Lakes Aquarium Visit- Duluth July 26 Brule River Canoe Trip 2 – trip is full July 30 Family Houghton Point Kayaking –trip is full August 1 Brule River Canoe Trip 3 August 9 Lost Creek Falls Hike August 11 Half Moon Lake Canoe Trip August 16 Bike Day–cancelled August 18 Lake Owen Canoe Trip August 22 Namekagon River Canoe Trip – trip is full August 25 Bark Bay Canoe Trip August 30 Cable Natural History Museum Trip Spots are available on adventure unless otherwise noted. Bayfield County 4-H & Youth Development Educator Ian Meeker Ian.Meeker@wisc.edu 715-373-3289 Ian has been leading wilderness adventures and working with youth for over 35 years. As an Instructor for Voyageur Outward Bound he led Canoe and Winter Dogsled camping trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Sea Kayaking trips around Isle Royale. Ian infuses his knowledge and enthusiasm for exploring wilderness locations while canoeing, kayaking, hiking and biking to teach youth necessary skills to safely access remote areas in and around Bayfield County. Superior Adventures Program Coordinator Cole Schinstock Cole.Schinstock@bayfielcounty.wi.gov 715-373-3286 Cole is a Northland College graduate, originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. He holds a degree in Outdoor Education and has 5 years of experience leading trips for Outward Bound, Northland College’s Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute and Outdoor Orientation, and through Superior Adventures. This is his second year as our Superior Adventures summer coordinator and trip leader. He enjoys canoeing, backpacking, and above all else riding his bike. Cole is a Certified Wilderness First Responder, and is certified in AMA Swift Water Rescue Level 4. We offer place based hands-on experiences to teach a wide variety of skills including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, rock climbing, & sailing all while exploring unique areas our county has to offer. Programming targets Bayfield County youth aged 10-15 and is led by trained and certified youth outdoor educators. All abilities and skill levels are welcome. Skill based training and assistance will be provided. We work with area summer school programs and youth groups, and have a variety of summer events that are open to all area youth. If your youth group would like to schedule an adventure with us please contact us! Available for trips are: 12 passenger van, 2 tandem & 4 solo kayaks, & 6 canoes. We mostly work with smaller groups of 4-16 youth, but can accomodate groups of up to 45.
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Ian Meeker
4-H & Youth Development Educator
County Administration Bldg
117 E. 5th Street
Washburn, WI 54891-9464
Phone: 715-373-3289
ian.meeker@wisc.edu 711 for Wisconsin Relay (TDD)
Cole Schinstock
UW-Extension Youth Program Leader
County Administration Bldg
117 E. 5th Street
Washburn, WI 54891
cole.schinstock@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Phone: 715-373-3287
711 for Wisconsin Relay (TDD)
“An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity.”