We do not provide a detailed itinerary of the actual trip. There are a few reasons for this omission. There will be a few different teams who will be doing various activities at different times. It is also our belief that there is value in not knowing the full plan and simply living one day at a time while we wait upon God’s providential direction. However, here is a general list of some of the activities in which students may* participate:
The Archways staff will be teaching necessary skills and promoting a safe atmosphere for participants to master the challenges of this trip. Participants will be free to choose challenges they feel comfortable with, and many activities can be adapted to fit the abilities of everyone. The Archways staff will encourage participants to “stretch outside their comfort zone” but will not force them to do things they do not want to do. This is our 25th year of the program and past participants still rave about the adventure, the deep friendships gained, and the ways God prompted them to fully trust in Him.
We plan to have teams of about 6-9 participants each. Each team will have multiple instructors to oversee the group and build relationships with the team. The instructors include upper-classmen with experience in leading wilderness trips. The Director of the Kentucky Outdoor Institute, Kiki Yee will oversee the program throughout the week. Staff members are trained in leading outdoor activities, and each team has trained wilderness medical personnel.
We will return on Thursday morning to campus for welcome week activities. The schedule will follow what you have received from Welcome Weekend communications from here on out.
Kentucky Outdoor Institute
(859) 858-5891
KentuckyOutdoorInstitute@asbury.edu