NPA provides wilderness experiences to challenge youth in their path of life.

New Path Adventures (NPA) is a part of Reach Youth Global (RYG) “Transforming lives from the inside – out”

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Spiritual Enrichment –Trail dynamics geared to challenge participants in their walk with Christ, or to begin a walk with Him. A great way to begin the school year!

Outdoor Education –Trail dynamics geared to teach outdoor and backpacking skills. Physical lessons are accompanied with spiritual reflections.

Junior/Senior Trip –A time of celebrating the student’s achievement in life. A chance for one more great adventure filled with challenges before leaving High School.

Day 1 – Travel Day From Texas Meet @ 7AMOrientation Hit the road @ 10AM

Day 2 – Trail Head to Brown’s CreekGear distributionBegin hiking @ 10AM6.8 miles to campsite

Day 2 – Brown’s Creek to Squaw Creek Trail dynamics5.4 miles to campsitePrepare for early morning summit of 14,231’ peak

Day 4 – Summit Day, 14,231’ peakBreakfast & Prep @ 4AMSummit attemptEvening celebration & debrief

Day 5 – Squaw Creek to State Park CampgroundTrail dynamicsBegin hiking @ 10AM3 miles to campsite

Day 6 – State Park to Lost Creek Trail dynamics2.8 miles to campsitePrepare for early morning hike in the dark

Day 7 – Final Day in the WildernessBreak camp @ 3AMHeadlamp hike to ridge for sunrise experienceFinish trail & rendezvous with shuttle vehicle

Day 8 – Travel DayReturn to TexasArrival @ 7AMCelebration & debrief with parents/caregivers

Friendships formed. Truths learned.Decisions made.Lives changed.

General Information

NPA is a faith-based organization and partOf Reach Youth Global, a 501(c)3 entity.

Our programs are designed to impact the wholeperson, according to 1st Thessalonians 5:23, spirit, soul and body. Daily challenges and instruction will focus on each of these areas of the participant’s life.

General Information

Minimum Age: 12 years old.

Maximum Age: 18 years old, but must still be in High School.

1 parent may be allowed to attend with their child(ren) space permitting. NPA Director will make this determination on a case-by-case need.

General Information

Minimum group size – 4

Maximum group size – 12

NPA will provide 1 program staff for every 4 participants.

Staff are experienced backpackers, trained in first aid or as wilderness first-responders.

General Information

Cell phone coverage is available at manypoints along the designated route.

Program staff will give update reports to base crew whenever possible.

Those reports will be shared with parents through email or text messages.

Program Calendar

Spiritual Enrichment –Late AugustEntire month of September

Outdoor Education –Entire month of October

Junior / Senior Trip –Entire month of May1st week of June

Program Costs

All programs are 8-days (2 travel + 6 program)

Participant Cost - $390.00 / participantIncludes:

* Meals on the trail* Program / Instruction * Equipment rental

- tent- stove & cooking fuel- cooking & eating utensils- two 1-liter water bottles- sleeping bag & sleeping pad- backpack- headlamp w/batteries- emergency whistle- rain poncho- ground cloth

* Wilderness Rescue Insurance

NOTE: Use of your own personal gear does NOT result in a discounted cost.

Payment

25% down in order to reserve program date and spot. This down payment is non-refundable.

25% due 30 days before program date.

Final 50% due on departure day.

Partial refund available for cancellations made at least 14 days before scheduled departure date. No refunds after 14 days prior to program date.

$40 discount per participant, if fees are paid in full at time of reservation.

A personal clothing & equipment list, along with pre-trip planning information will be available upon receipt of the 25% reservation fee.

Travel Plan Options

Option A: Your group supply it’s own transportation.

* Plan $500 fuel allowance / vehicle.* Meals / Snacks / Drinks en route are the responsibility of

each participant and not included in the program costs. Suggested amount per person - $40.

Option B: Your group rent NPA’s van & trailer for $1400

* Includes fuel.* 2 Drivers.* Transport of personal and group gear and food.* Additional destination charges may apply, depending upon agreed upon rendezvous point.

Additional Information

Departure day of the week is flexible depending upon the needs of the group.

Special dietary needs cannot be met by the program menu. These must be addressed personally by the participant. Any special needs must be communicated to the Director at least 2 weeks prior to departure date.

It is suggested that a welcome home celebration be organized by the parents of participants in order to debrief, share and solidify life-changing decisions made on the trail.

Each group must include at least 1 participating adult when choosing travel option “A”. NPA reserves the right to limit the number of adults on each adventure.

Our Promise To You:

As your NPA program staff, •We will serve our participants with patience, kindness and love.•We will make the participant’s safety, care, and comfort our priority.•Our actions and attitudes will reflect our passion and commitment to being followers of Christ.

Your Next Step:

Call to speak to a Program staff member or the Director of NPA and schedule your Home School Education Wilderness Adventure with us.

(832) 220 – 5730- or -

Email us: allen@ryglobal.org or info@newpathadventures.org