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"This trip will change everything."
► Read Samantha's story about a week like no other.
► Watch the video postcard.
▶ Ask the trip leader a question.
You may surprise yourself.
Campers come from all backgrounds and from well beyond the Newport area. When asked to describe what they value about the experience, campers often share words like this:
Meeting new and old friends, working and playing hard, singing, laughing, being more open—all make me stronger. The canoe trip prepares me for the upcoming [school] year. I want to go on this trip for as long as I possibly can.
—Kelsey
Thank you for getting me into the Canoe Trip. In a sense, it changed my life. This trip was so inspirational. I learned so much about myself... I will definitely be going next year.
—Megan
Such reflections convince us that campers experience something truly special: an opportunity for life-changing, personal growth.