The Canoe Expedition Camp takes you on a 5-day journey on the river Lippe in Germany. This expedition is a true adventure for the exploring mind. The river has a constant current which propels you forward without having to paddle. Make sure you pack your bag well, because we not only pack your bag, but also the tents and the cooking gear in watertight barrels and store them into the boat.
A whole week on a Canoe Expedition, how exciting! After the start of the camp, we dive right into a canoe lesson. Here, you'll learn the essential canoe techniques on the water pond at Markant Outdoor Center and quickly gain confidence. Following that, the canoe instructor, along with the crew, will prepare you for the expedition. On Monday morning, we drive to the German town of Paderborn, where the Lippe River begins. We paddle in open canoes, providing enough space for personal belongings, tents, and cooking equipment.
The Lippe is a true canoe river, well-loved by many canoe enthusiasts. Along the banks, there are several camping spots on the canoe route where we pitch our tents. Each day, we purchase our food and cook using the portable stoves we bring along. In the evenings, we gather around a campfire to create a cozy atmosphere.
On Friday afternoon, you return to the Base Camp in Braamt, and during the closing barbecue, you can savor the memories of this adventurous journey.
Note!! As we are on the move a lot during this camp, it is challenging to accommodate special dietary preferences. Since we bring a lot of groceries in advance and may not visit a supermarket every day, it's advisable to bring your own snacks, pasta, etc., especially for dietary needs such as gluten allergies.
The arrival time for this camp is on Sunday between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM, and it concludes on Saturday between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
The Canoe Expedition Camp is part of the Base Camps held at Markant Outdoor Center. On Sunday afternoon, before the Canoe Expedition begins, you will receive a canoe lesson and spend a night here.
During the canoe expedition, you will stay at camping spots along the water. These include campsites and small, basic canoe camping locations. The facilities at these camping spots vary from regular camping accommodations to very basic facilities. From the overnight location, the crew also takes care of shopping for dinner, an evening snack, and breakfast for the next day. The crew has a daily budget for this.
On Friday afternoon, we return to the Base Camp. After a delicious barbecue and a festive evening, you once again spend the night with the other Summer Campers in group tents of 4 to a maximum of 8 people on the group camping grounds of Markant Outdoor Center.