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The Challenge
The Evolve Challenge is a 3-day outdoor adventure challenge for high school students from across Canada. The program will be held on the weekend of September 30th to October 2nd , 2011 at Camp Walden, located near Bancroft, Ontario. The event will feature an adventure race comprised of mountain biking, navigating, paddling and other components.
Is this program right for my students?

The weekend will feature a full day of workshops, including instruction by professional adventure racers and outdoor leaders. These sessions will build the confidence necessary to enjoy the race.

The Evolve Challenge is aimed at engaging students with an array of athletic skills, talents and abilities and will challenge students to harness their team working skills, individual and collective strength and their eco awareness. We will also include a focus on the global water crisis specifically.

Participants do not have to be accomplished adventure racers. A willingness to learn and some athletic ability is all you need to participate.

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Race Components

Paddling
Length: approx. 5K
Description: Flat water paddle

Mountain Biking
Length: approx. 10K
Description: Single Track and dirt road

Orienteering
Length: approx. 5-6K
Description: Compass and Map work

Other Wilderness Elements
Description: Many surprises! BE READY

Who’s Coming to the Evolve Challenge?

Teams will consist of 3 competitors (male/female or mixed) and no experience necessary. Please note that students must be able to swim.
Teams from all over Ontario and Canada will also be invited to the Evolve Challenge.

Cost
The cost of the Evolve Challenge is $549+HST per team, or $183+HST per individual. Schools are being encouraged to send at least one team to the event.  Email info@evolvechallenge.com to apply for free spots.
What’s included in the cost?

- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, & some promotional drinks and snacks
- Cabin Style Accommodation
- 1 Event T-shirt
- All workshops and lessons
- Race entrance fee
- Use of most equipment
- Life Jackets
- Paddles
- Canoes
- Awards Ceremony and Prizes
- Interactive Evening Programming

- We have has 10-15 Mountain bikes for rent, for those teams that don’t have a bike
- Race Rulebook

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What’s not included?

- Transportation to and from the event is not included. (we can assist in coordinating bussing or ride-share from central locations)
- Mountain Bikes, some are available for rent
- All Trail Snacks must be brought by the competitors.
- Please bring peanut-free and nut-free items snacks.

The Packing List – Mandatory Student Gear that you must bring

All students must be wearing a team jersey during the entire duration of the challenge.
Sunscreen must be worn at all times.
Hat (no visors, something light recommended)
Water bottle, camel back or water bladder
Whistle
Trail shoes

Mandatory Team Gear: The following list of equipment must be carried by the team at all times.
Race rulebook
Compass
Race Maps with bag dry bag
1 FRS two-way radio with waterproof bag
Spare batteries for two way radio
Flashlight or Headlamp
First Aid Kit
Epi Pen (if applicable)
Bike Equipment
Mountain Bike and Helmet
Repair Kit (Recommended: inner tube and patch kit, basic tools, tire levers)
Air Pump
The Location
Camp Walden is located 20 minutes east of Bancroft Ontario. The camp will be providing all of the accomodation, race and training facilities for the weekend. To check out the property please visit www.campwalden.ca
For directions click here

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