Spring Break Trek

A week of adventure exploring South Georgia's natural treasures.

Highlights

Explore the breathtaking scenery

and wildlife of Okefenokee Swamp

by boat, canoe, and train.

Explore the breathtaking scenery and wildlife of Okefenokee Swamp by boat, canoe, and train.
Earn community service hours while building wildlife houses in Stephen Foster State Park.
Hike with wild horses and armadillos on Cumberland Island.
Meet new friends, learn outdoor skills, and eat s’mores around the campfire.

The Details

When: Sunday, April 1 - Friday, April 6, 2012

Who: 9th - 12th graders

Where: Trip begins and ends in Atlanta, GA. Transportation from Atlanta to South Georgia and back is included. Our base camp for the week will be at Stephen Foster State Park, near Fargo, GA.

Cost: $595 (includes EVERYTHING - transportation, food, lodging, activities, equipment, etc)

Registration info: Please register online or over the phone by March 18. There are limited spots available! Registrations after March 18 will be on a space-available basis, and will incur a $50 late fee. Cancellations before March 1 will receive a full refund. Cancellations after March 1 will receive a refund only if the space can be filled.

Itinerary:


Sunday	Depart from Atlanta at 9am. Travel to Stephen Foster State Park.
Monday	Named after songwriter Stephen Foster, this remote park is a primary entrance to the famed Okefenokee Swamp and is one of the most intriguing areas in Georgia. Moss-laced cypress trees reflect off the black swamp waters, providing breathtaking scenery. In the morning, you’ll learn about the service project you will be working on all week. In the afternoon, explore the scenery of the park on a pontoon boat tour around the state park.
Tuesday	In the morning, you'll continue your exploration of the swamp by train! Take a step back in time aboard the “Lady Suwannee” of the Okefenokee Railroad.In the afternoon, the service project will continue.
Wednesday	You'll head to the coast, and take a ferry out to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest barrier island. Pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes allow plenty to explore on your day trip to this great island. With a little luck, you'll see the famous wild horses during the hike.
Thursday	Put the finishing touches on your service project before spending one last afternoon exploring Stephen Foster State Park. End the day with a sunset canoe tour to Billy’s Island. Watch the sunset over Billy's Lake, listen to owls, see bats fly overhead, and watch herons coming in to roost. Once the sun goes down, see the stars come out and catch a glimpse of our neighboring planets.
Friday	Trek concludes. Return to Atlanta by 3pm.