Adventure Lore Youth Summer Trip 2019

This is Alex and I’m writing my first post for our family’s website. let me tell you this was worth it. I am 10 years old and i want to tell you about my summer camp with Adventurelore.

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It all started off as a get together at the Adventurelore headquarters. We shared our interests in a game and then we headed off onto the bus. We set up camp after a beautiful trip on the bus. When we arrived it was all just woods but we filled it up with tents.

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On the first day it was raining so we hiked trough a long dark tunnel to a waterfall, we splashed and had a great time at the waterfall but it was very cold.

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We went back to camp and had hamburgers for dinner cooked on a grill.
On day two after eating disgusting pancakes (Yuck) we headed to the mountains for a hike. The hike was with a group of older kids and we hiked up Artist’s Bluff and saw where The Old Man of the Mountain used to be before it collapsed.

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After the hike we went canoeing and kayaking.

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When we returned to camp we had the Adventurelore olympics.

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For dinner we had Tacos which was my favorite meal!! I loved the sriracha.

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The next day we went on a big canoe race and some of the kids jumped off a bridge. I did not jump but maybe next year.

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The train tracks went over the bridge.

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We all had a nice swim and headed back to camp.

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We had fun with a hammock,

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before going to Whale’s Tale water park.

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Whale’s Tale was crazy!! I had so much fun.

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I went on scary rides over and over again. This was my favorite ride it was called The Half Pipe.

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The lazy River was fun a kid stole my floaty so I had to swim after him.

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After the waterpark we stopped at a school where we played capture the flag with a beautiful sunset in the background of the field. We ate pizza and went back to camp. The last day we just went into town and bought some gifts and snacks.
The trip was great fun and if you are ready for adventure than Adventurelore is the place for you.
Here I am relaxing watching TV after the trip with the “little hands” I bought at the gift shop.

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Chocolate Church – Bath, Maine

The Chocolate Church in Bath, Maine is a nineteenth century Gothic Revival church built in the 1840s. The church is no longer a place of worship but is now a community arts center.

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The church is located in the center of Bath and well worth a stop to admire the architecture.

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If you are staying in the Bath area be sure to check out the events calendar.

Hampton Beach State Park – New Hampshire

Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton Beach New Hampshire is the quintessential summer vacation destination with camping and beach swimming.

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Camping is only during the summer season but the park is open all year for other activities. The winter winds bring great opportunities for kite flying.

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And of course the park is just up the street from all of the attractions of the town of Hampton Beach with its summer concert series, restaurants, fast food and shops. See our post on Hampton Beach Summer Fun for more information.

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Thompson Island – Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Thompson Island is one of the many islands making up the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.

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David Thompson established a trading post on the island in 1626. The island was mainly used for grazing of livestock until 1833 when a boys school was founded. It passed through several iterations and eventually came under the umbrella of the Outward Bound organization. The island has a 78 foot drumlin on the northeastern half of the island surrounded by low laying hills, wetlands and a salt marsh.

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Outside of Outward Bound activities the island is open to the public on Sundays during the summer months. Special events like weddings can be arranged:

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The annual 4K run for charity tales place in the fall. Companies like Golden Cannoli participate in the run.

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New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos
New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos

Find information for the 4K run here. Plan your island wedding here. Look into the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center here.