July 26–August 2, 2026
Ages 13–16
12 participants maximum, 2 trip leaders
$2,360 Tuition (Pay-What-You-Can)
If you’re interested in becoming a skilled rower, exploring Lake Champlain, learning advanced wilderness skills, and finding a crew of friends, this expedition is perfect for you! Expedition Champlain is an 8-day rowing expedition on Lake Champlain where we’ll row alongside some of the most picturesque mountain ranges on the East Coast, sharing views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Our days will be spent exploring the lake before reaching each campsite and setting up camp for the night. During this experience, participants will build confidence as part of a rowing crew and in the wilderness while learning new skills in outdoor cooking, navigation, leadership, rowing techniques, shelter set up, and Leave-No-Trace principles.
We will be rowing in the Museum’s fleet of 32′ rowing gigs, which are large traditional open-water rowing boats crewed by 6 rowers and a coxswain (captain). These boats are exceptionally seaworthy and historically have been used to bring the pilot (navigator) out to incoming sailing ships to navigate open water.
Teamwork and a positive attitude are essential on this expedition as we must communicate and work together to successfully power these boats. This expedition emphasizes responsibility, patience, cooperation, engagement, and leadership.
Browse through photos of past rowing expeditions below.
