July 13–July 19, 2026
Ages 13–16
10 participants maximum, 2 trip leaders
$2,065 Tuition (Pay-What-You-Can)
If you’re interested in kayaking, navigation, and backcountry camping, this is the expedition for you. Champlain Discovery is a 7-day trip from The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to Canada by kayak with a maximum of 10 participants and 2 trip leaders. This expedition takes place on Lake Champlain, sharing views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains as we paddle to our destination on the Canadian border. Our days will be spent navigating the lake before reaching our next campsite and setting up camp for the night.
During this adventure, participants will build their self-confidence while learning new skills in wilderness camping navigation, leadership, paddling techniques, shelter set up, and Leave-No-Trace principles. Though we will each be paddling our own kayaks, teamwork is an essential part of this expedition. This expedition emphasizes responsibility, engagement, and leadership as we challenge ourselves to be part of a team while being in charge of our own boats.
Participants can either use their own kayak they build with us as part of our Kayak Building program (or previous years), or use one of the Museum’s expedition-ready kayaks. This expedition is perfect for you if you’re interested in kayaking, navigation, and backcountry camping.
Browse through photos from past kayak expeditions below.
