Cheerio Adventures programs are divided into five categories:
Trekkers,
Mountaineers,
Explorers and
Personalized Group Programs
TREKKERS
These are entry level programs. All of these courses are taught at the beginner's level. No experience is necessary. The courses that specialize in one or two areas will progress according to the
abilities of the group.
Sampler
Special introductory programs for 10-12 year olds. As the name implies, the
youth get to sample five different adventure activities. Sampler I participants
enjoy backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and caving. Sampler
II campers participate in backpacking, canoeing, rafting, caving and mountain
biking. One day will be spent learning the necessary skills and participating
in each activity. 2002 Dates and rates
Standard
This is our basic course. This session is divided into three mini-programs:
backpacking/rock climbing, canoeing/rafting/caving, and mountain biking. During
each of these four day mini-trips, the group will pedal, hike or paddle to their
campsite where they set up camp for the night. During backpacking/rock climbing
and canoeing, participants carry all necessary gear with them the entire time.
During the biking session, participants carry only what is needed during the
day; the remainder of their gear is shuttled by van from campsite to campsite.
Between each mini-program, the participants return to the New
River Outdoor Center (NROC) to rest, play games, pack and prepare for the
next segment. 2002 Dates and rates
Rock Climbing/Rafting
This program offers the thrill seeker an abundance of thrills and challenges.
For three days these participants will climb in the New River Gorge reaching
heights that many only dream about. The last two days they will raft down the
New River Gorge for excitement on class IV - V rapids and a chance to look upon
the sheer cliffs that they had climbed previously. 2002
Dates and rates
Introduction To Kayaking
This program is for those who have seen kayakers on rivers and wish to join
the select group of people who accept the challenge of running rivers and using
the flow of the river as a personal playground. Participants in this program
will be taught the basics of kayaking. Learning to maneuver, roll upright, and
play in a kayak. The teaching will take place on the New River in VA and will
consist of flat water and class I rapids. The progression of the class will
be determined by the progression of the participants.
2002 Dates and rates
Water Week
If you love the water, what more could you ask for than three different methods
of playing in Mountain Rivers? This trip will spend its time canoeing, kayaking
and rafting. It is designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary. The
first part of the trip will be in canoes learning and using the basic skills
to navigate the New River. Next will be learning the basics of white water kayaking
and for the finale the group will be going rafting.
2002 Dates and rates
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Cave/Raft This program puts dirt and water together to create muddy fun. The participants will walk, scramble, crawl and inch their way through several caves in VA and TN. Then they will be transported to West Virginia for two days of rafting in the New River Gorge to wash the dirt off. The participants will help navigate a raft through Class III - V rapids while enjoying the magnificence of the gorge. 2002 Dates and rates |
5 Rivers in 5 Days - (white water rafting)
For those who look for the wilder things in life, this program offers an abundance
of thrills. For five exciting days the participants guide their rafts down five
different rivers; the first trip will go on the Shenandoa, Nolichuck, Potomac,
Yough, and New Rivers. A second similar trip offers rafting on the Nolichucky
in NC and TN, French Broad and Nantahala in NC, Ocoee in TN and the Chattooga
on the GA/SC border. The rapids will range from class III to class V in some
of the most gorgeous areas in the Southeast. 2002 Dates
and rates
MOUNTAINEERS
These are intermediate level programs. Some experience is necessary. On programs that have more than one activity, however, experience in all areas is not required.
Seekers
This is the next step in progression from the standard and one week sessions.
The Seekers is an intermediate level program that offers a slightly greater
challenge. The group stays out in the field for longer periods, climbs more
challenging routes, paddles for several days on rivers, crawls through wild
caves and takes on more responsibility for the welfare of the group. The program
will be spent backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, caving
and mountain biking in the mountains of North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee,
and West Virginia. 2002 Dates and rates
Mountains to the Sea
As the name implies, this program takes place in the mountains and on the coast
of NC. It was designed by youth who wanted a program for the older participants
who were aging out of the Cheerio Adventures program. The participants on this
program spend a week in the mountains of NC backpacking, rock climbing, caving,
canoeing and rafting. Then they spend a week at the coast of NC sailing and
wind surfing. 2002 Dates and rates
Rock Climbing
Vertical! This program will challenge everyone. The participants climb cracks,
overhangs, faces and friction. The climbs vary from 5.6 and up and from 20’
to 500’ depending on the skill level and size of the group. Some climbing
experience is definitely required. This program is held in the New River Gorge
area of West Virginia. The best views are always where few are willing to go.
2002 Dates and rates
EXPLORERS
Each year special tours called the Explorers are offered. Previous programs
have included paddling on the Boundary Waters in Minnesota and Canada, backpacking
in the Grand Tetons and Wind River Range in Wyoming, sea kayaking, climbing
and mountain biking in Maine, and backpacking and sea kayaking in Washington
State. Tours are generally open to older youth, ages 14 to 16. Experience may
or may not be required; refer to current application for programs offered this
year and experience required.
Ocean Odyssey
Ocean Odyssey is our new Explorers trip for 2002. This is a ten day trip along
the North Carolna coast. Participants will learn to sail on a Sunfish; then
put their skills to use on larg cruisers as they take a three day expedition
along the coast. Next, they are off to the Outer Banks to learn wind surfing
and surf kayaking. Included is an airboat tour through the marsh and maritime
forest of Bodie Island. Of course, there will be plenty of time for the beach!
2002 Dates and rates
PERSONALIZED GROUP PROGRAMS
We offer pre-arranged groups the ability to participate in our activities as a part of their program or we can help develop a program for them. Activities include backpacking, rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, rappelling, high ropes, low ropes and caving. These programs can be based out of our New River Outdoor Center (NROC) in Virginia from March through November, with day programs all year or the programs can be based out of our Resident Camp (Camp Cheerio) and Conference facility in Roaring Gap, North Carolina in the Spring and Fall. These options have been valuable to groups such as churches, businesses, schools and special interest groups.
Adventure Programming
This program is designed for groups that would like to utilize the facilities
of either the Camp Cheerio/Conference Center or New River Outdoor Center location
as a base camp for day programs. This option allows groups to plan evening activities
and/or meetings to fit their agenda. It also allows conference groups to plan
for an activity during their regular schedule of meetings. Activities are available
as a full or half day outing. The chosen activities will be arranged to best
work with your schedule, number of participants and time available.
Wilderness Programming
From the activities offered a group can create a wilderness experience that fits their needs and desires. Groups may choose a program that requires a total group effort or one that challenges the individuals.
The programs can vary from one day to several weeks depending on the goals and the activities chosen. Groups can be housed at the New River Outdoor Center (NROC) or out on the trail. We work with the teachers, parents or youth leaders of each group to develop a schedule that best suits the needs of the group so that the best possible program can be developed.
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