Youth Arctic OUTDOOR CAMP (June, july, AUGUST)
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Every year we organize adventurous outdoor youth camps in northern Norway. This summer camp is intended for boys and girls with an age between 16 and 19 years old. Your son or daughter gets an adventurous time in the Norwegian outdoors in which they can learn a lot, have some challenges and can slow down and relax. They can learn outdoor and basic survival skills, cook on a fire and learn to fish and do some use bushcraft techniques to make useful tools or built shelters. We take your son or daughter on hikes in the mountains and on boat or kayak trips at sea. There is a lot to do, like making a basecamp with tents, collecting wood and do some outdoor cooking. These camps (8 days) are organized in June, July and August. We aim at a group of young people from different countries. Read further to get to know the details. Costs are 1125 EUR.
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Facts, dates, costs and general informationHere are the facts of this expedition. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or if you want to discuss your plans. Check also our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for answers on general questions.
Dates and booking information
DATES 19 June - 27 June 2021, 9 days 17 July - 24 July 2021, 8 days 14 August - 21 August 2021, 8 days BOOKING INFO Name: YOUTH ARCTIC OUTDOOR CAMP BOOKING CODE: DUTCH06Y (JUNE) BOOKING CODE: DUTCH07Y (JULY) BOOKING CODE: DUTCH08Y (AUGUST) COSTS
COSTS The costs of joining this camp are 1125 Euro. Included are all transports during the trip, guiding, use of kayaks, activities, local transport with our boats, tents, use of fishing rods, outdoor tools and cooking equipment. Three meals are included. Not included are snacks and other things you like to eat on between. NOT INCLUDED Flights and transfers (ferry) to the point where the trip starts are not included. LOCATION and how to get there
LOCATION This trip starts and ends on our base in a small fishing village named Helnessund in the municipality of Steigen (Nordland) in the north of Norway. Our base is located 50 km north of Bodø and has a good ferry connection. AIRPORT The nearest airport is Bodø. To fly to Bodø you usually change flights in Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and Bodø. TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN NORWAY (OPTION) An option is to enjoy a 17 hours train ride from Oslo to Bodø. Check vy.no for more information about traveling by train. The so-called minipris ticket can be an economical way to travel (only online available and you have to buy it well in advance). FERRY There is a good ferry connection from Bodø to our base. This fast ferry (hurtigbat in Norwegian) takes you in approximately 1 hour from Bodø to Helnessund. Daily departures are in the afternoon, on most of the days at 6 PM. It is a 20-minute walk from the airport to the harbor in the city center where the ferry departs. At the end of the trip, this ferry will also take you back to Bodo (daily departures, most of them in the early morning, around 8 AM). TAKE YOUR TIME We recommend that you arrive 1 day before the start of this trip in Bodø and take some time to acclimatize and get rid of travel and work stress. We can give you suggestions for hostels or hotels in Bodø. LEVEL AND SKILLS
Everybody who is basic fit can join this camp. You do not need to have outdoor or tenting experience, we will teach you what you need. Accommodation
We stay overnight in expedition tents, tipi-tents or in self-built shelters. AVAILABILITY
This camp has availability on this moment. Number of participants: Max 10 We like to have an international team for this camp. Minimum age is more or less 16. Maximum age is 19. REMARKS
This camp is organized in the north of Norway and the destination is off-the-beaten-track and nature is awesome over here. gear and how to prepare
These camps are organized north of the Arctic Circle. So, you need warm clothing, good shoes and outdoor gear like sleeping bags and more. You receive a detailed packing list. This packing list tells you about the things you need to have and also gives you a lot of practical information. In case you do not have all the gear or if you do not want to invest, you can rent gear from us, like backpacks, sleeping mattresses, sleeping bags and more. 
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THE CAMP: HOW DOES IT WORK?This youth outdoor camp is organized in a remote and very scenic area in northern Norway named Steigen. You will be surrounded by awesome fjords, wild forests, remote beaches, uninhabited islands and steep mountains. After your arrival in Norway (Bodo airport), you take the 1-hour ferry to our base in Steigen, where we welcome you. Close to our base, in wild surroundings, we build our first camp and you can assist us. In the days ahead we will do all kind of outdoor activities and you can learn a lot. Everyday we make a plan and choose out of the activities listed below. The actual weather is an important factor in what we can do on a day. And of course we will listen to your preferences. During your stay we will make camps on different places. You can learn a lot like how to make a fire, how to cook, how to fish, how to use a compass and much more. One day you will be in the mountains, the other day at sea or on an island. Our staff will teach you all kind of outdoor, survival, safety and bushcraft skills. At the end of the trip the ferry takes you back to Bodo.
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT WE PLAN TO DO
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Here is an overview of the things we plan to do. Remember we are depending on the weather and we have to make a choice, because we cannot do all (things take time).
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HIKING IN THE VALLEYS
Hiking is the way to discover the nature of northern Norway. We choose from hikes along sandy beaches, wild valleys or forests with waterfalls and small rivers that we can cross. There are easy walks and longer hikes.
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KAYAKING THE FJORDS
The archipelago near our base is an amazing place to kayak. There are many islands and islets. Also with some wind and waves there is a sheltered place to find. We teach you the basics of kayaking and some safety techniques.
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WOOD CARVING FUN
Making things out of wood with knifes and other tools is great fun. And a lot of people are surprised by that. Learn how to make your own spoon, cup, tent pegs or hiking pole. We teach you the basics to give you a good start.
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WILDLIFE OBSERVING
Encounters with wildlife is an essential part of experiencing the Arctic. Of course we need to be lucky, but there are good chances to spot moose, sea-eagles, all kind of birds, otters, dolphins, foxes and hare. We take you to places where the chances are good.
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MOUNTAIN HIKING
Mountains are tempting and we like to take you up to get this awesome views of the fjords and the ocean. Some of the trails leads to mountain cabins where we can take a rest. There are easy and more tougher trips. We teach you how to have a good and safe trip in the mountains.
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ARCTIC FLOATING
One of our favorite outdoor activities is Arctic floating in between the islands . We use survival suits in which you stay warm and dry, It is a very relaxing experience to float in crystal clear water with great views over the fjords. Lets have fun at sea!
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DEEP-SEA FISHING
We love to catch our own food instead of going to the supermarket. You can learn how to catch fish at sea (like cod and pollock) and how to do the filleting. If you do not like to go at sea we find a nice spot to fish from the shore.
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EXPLORE THE FJORDS
We will use our boats to explore the Steigen archipelago. Cruising between the islands is a superb experience. The water is crystal clear and the views over the fjord are stunning and we can go ashore on some of the islands.
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OVERNIGHT STAY ON ISLANDS
The coastline around our base is full of islands and most of them are uninhabited. Some have great beaches and nice spots to pitch a tent. We take you there with tents and other equipment for an adventurous stay overnight.
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BASICS OF OUTDOOR COOKING
Cooking on a fire is great fun, but you need to know the basics. We teach you and provide recepis. Learn how to make bread on a fire. During your stay with you will prepare your own meals together with your teammates and our staff. 
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ARCTIC SNORKELING
The sea in Norway is usually crystal clear and there is a lot to see. You can go snorkeling and discover the underwater world. A lot of different fishes, plants, crabs, anemones and shells are waiting for you. Afterwards you can relax on a sandy beach.
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ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL SKILLS
During your stay with us you can learn a lot of outdoor skills. We like to teach basic scouting skills, like understanding maps, making a fire, using a compass, how to stay safe, finding food in nature and how to work with a knife. Learn the essentials of survival.
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ARCTIC TREASURE HUNT
Do a hike with a mission in for you unknown territory. We organize adventurous hikes where you have to find routes, certain points or treasures. There are hunts on different levels of difficulty possible.
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BEACH CLEAN-UP /DUGNAD
A very popular activity is a beach clean up and it is important. It is not only about big pieces of rubbish, but also smaller parts of plastic. There are also other so called dugnad projects available in which we can help nature or support the locals.
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FOOD FROM NATURE
The summer has a lot of food to offer. In July and August you can find a lot of berries. We take you to places where you can find them. No problem to take some home. We teach you how to find the right ones. But also in the sea you can find food.
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OUR MISSION (WHY WE ORGANIZE THESE CAMPS)
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We like it when we can help people grow and understand more about the world they are living in. Here some thoughts about what we like to achieve when your son or daughter joins one of our camps. Feel free to contact us if you as a parent like to know more.
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Connecting to nature
For many young men and women nature is far away in daily life. But a lot of young people are highly interested, not only because of climate change and pollution, but also what nature has to offer. Our aim is to reconnect people to nature, slow down, do some digital detox and show what nature can offer.
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Learn essential skills
The new generations will travel more and more, also in the wild outdoors. Knowledge and skills where taught by fathers, mothers and grandparents in the old days. Things have changed and we like to fill the gap. We like to teach a variety of subjects. How to keep yourself clean, how to cook, how to navigate...
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Get to know yourself
Nature is a mirror and being in wild surroundings can be a tough thing. Everyone has his own comfort zone, ambitions and fears. We like to guide young people and help them to get to know themselves in secure surroundings. Being in nature is great fun, sometimes confronting and sometimes things a lot of sweat. We are there to help.
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Map of the area
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Here is a map of the area in which this expedition takes place. Take a look and you get an idea of the natural environment, distances and possibilities.
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