Adventure Trips
Each summer Chop Point offers exciting adventure trips that build memories for a lifetime.
Geared to the experience level of the campers, each trip is a fun-filled, hands-on adventure where close friendships often develop.
All trips are optional, and campers can choose to go on as many or as few as they'd like. There are no extra charges for the majority of our trips.
Equipment
Equipment needs are minimal for Chop Point trips. Backpackers require only a light sleeping bag and hiking shoes. Bikes may be rented locally if campers do not bring their own.
Those who sign up for canoe trips might want to bring a waterproof bag for their sleeping bag and clothes. (Is there anything worse than sleeping in a wet sleeping bag?) Rain gear is recommended for all campers.
Safety
Safety is top priority! By Maine State law each trip must include a trained, certified trip leader. Chop Point teaches our staff the state-mandated course as part of their training. Lifejackets are a part of all waterfront activities. Whenever possible, a cellular telephone is taken along.
Signup
Campers sign up for trips during the first few days of each session. Some trips are limited due to group sizes and minimum age requirements. E-mail us for more information.
Learn more about the various types of trips offered at Chop Point:
Cyclists would be hard-pressed to find more scenic rural roads, rolling hills and coastal scenery than in Maine. Popular destinations for bike trips are Martha's Vineyard, Prince Edward Island or Nova Scotia. If you enjoy riding off-road, Maine has some excellent mountain biking. Trips are usually taken to the Carrabassett Valley region, which has trails for a variety of skill levels.
Canoes are ideal for exploring the rivers and bays of Maine. Before the first trip, a camper must pass a swimming test and receive instruction in canoeing safety. One of the most popular trips we take each summer is 70 miles in the wilderness of Maine along the beautiful and remote Allagash River.
For hikers, there are literally hundreds of miles of trails to choose from in the White Mountains, Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park. The scenery is so breathtaking in the White Mountains that circus founder P.T. Barnum, upon reaching the top of mile-high Mt. Washington, observed, "This is the second greatest show on earth." Trips vary between overnight backpacking and day hikes out of a base camp. Kayaking TripsKayaking trips are taken in the shelter and safety of the coastal rivers and bays. Sea kayaks are a fast and efficient way to travel on the water in Maine; they offer a different experience than your traditional canoe.
Many feel that the only way to experience Maine is from the water by boat. Each summer we take one overnight trip per session aboard an historic schooner such as the Stephen Taber. There are many islands and harbors to visit during these trips. The Stephen Taber is the oldest documented sailing vessel in continuous service in the United States, a National Historic Landmark.
A three-hour drive to the head of the Kennebec River in the Forks begins a spectacular challenge of the Class IV rapids of the Gorge. Registered Maine guides using self-bailing rafts make this thrilling experience one to remember. An extra fee of $75 and a parental release form are required.
300-miles away, Quebec is one of Canada's most interesting areas. Always a popular trip, Quebec City is perfect for shopping and sightseeing. Highlights include visits to the Parliament building, the Plains of Abram and the Cathedral at Saine Anne de Beaupre. Lodging has typically been in dorms at Laval University followed by a hearty breakfast. There is an additional charge for this trip.