"A true challenge and enjoyable experience. Doug and Gary were outstanding in terms of preparing us for the various elements of our trip. They both are well informed and provide a real educational experience in the wilderness. Doug and Gary put safety first but still led the trip with measured risk. Overall I would say, Outstanding!! They both clearly know what to do in the wilderness and make thoughtful decisions that take the entire group into consideration."
-- Wayne Erickson (St. John Canoe Trip)

"Doug and Hauns both did a great job! I wouldn't hesitate to go on another trip with either of them!"
-- Warm winter camping participant

"The staff made the trip absolutely perfect for our family! They were fun, great with the kids, excellent cooks, very knowledgeable about the river and very efficient in their day to day tasks. We enjoyed every aspect of the trip, truly first rate!"
-- St. Croix Family Trip participant

"An outstanding experience again! Many many thanks. The key for me is the balance of adventure and challenge with appropriate concern for safety: it was just right - because of course of a great group of leaders."

" Both leaders gave me a great sense of confidence in their leadership and experience. They were very good at providing leadership in a personable and gentle manner. Besides, they were fun to be with!"

"Our trip was a fantastic experience for both me and my boys. It was very well organized starting with the preparation work and instructions while at Chewonki, right through the trip and our return back to campus. The St. Croix is a great rive especially for families, as it has a little bit of everything to keep people interested."

"From the minute we drove into Chewonki our experience was magical! The camp is welcoming and the staff is unbelievable. People were helpful from the minute we inquired about where we were supposed to meet up with our group straight through to the end of the experience. Few words can capture the magnificence of our leaders. On every level their abilities were beyond my expectations. The are intelligent, know how to serve others, are great naturalist and strong outdoors-women!"

"The trip was a great introduction to camping for our 2 boys! Max came home and hasn't stopped talking about doing a longer trip next summer."

"Both Chris and Jenn were wonderful. They were supportive, knowledgeable, accommodating, and worked hard to make sure everyone had the best experience possible. They clearly love what they do and it showed."

"First class all the way! Attitude of the staff was absolutely marvelous, made you feel like part of the family immediately"

"No need for any improvement. What would you do to improve Mozarts Jupiter Symphony?"