These special trips are designed to take the Coniston Spirit on the road and help those less fortunate.
Each winter, our staff identifies specific projects through need, availability and the ability to safely accommodate our participants. By identifying the location during the winter, camp staff are able to choose projects on an emerging basis. This could include helping victims of storms or other natural disasters. It is also our goal to have participants get a genuine experience, unique to each location.
Sample itineraries: activities are subject to change.
CHECK-IN: 12:00 PM on Friday
Your leaders will greet you at Camp Coniston for an introduction to the trip, pack the bus, and head to Linden, NJ.
Spend the night at Hampton Inn Linden.
Saturday
Continue traveling to Greenbelt, MD. Get settled and set up camp at Greenbelt State Park.
Spend the night in Greenbelt, MD at Greenbelt Campground.
Sunday
Start exploring the capital region with a Stand Up Paddleboard tour with Capital SUP. Enjoy the afternoon at the beach.
Spend the night in Greenbelt, MD at Greenbelt Campground.
Monday – Friday
Volunteer with Capital Area Food Bank, D.C. Central Kitchen and Claret Farm. Spend the afternoons exploring all that the capital area has to offer including: Smithsonian museums, monuments, U.S. Capital Tour and more!
Spend the nights in Greenbelt, MD at Greenbelt Campground.
Saturday
After a week of service, travel to Weatherly, PA for the next few days of adventure.
Spend the night camping at Whitewater Challengers Campground.
Sunday – Monday
Enjoy 2 days of white water rafting and kayaking with Whitewater Challengers
Spend the night camping at Whitewater Challengers Campground
Tuesday CHECK-OUT: 4:00PM
Pack up Camp and travel back to Coniston to say goodbye!
CHECK-IN: 12:00 PM on Friday
Your leaders will greet you at Camp Coniston for an introduction to the trip, pack the bus, and head to Camden, ME.
Spend the night in Camden, ME at the Camden Hills State Park .
Saturday – Sunday
Explore Camden, ME has to offer! Swim in ocean, rock climb with Equinox Climbing and kayak with Maine Kayak.
Spend the night in Camden, ME at the Camden Hills State Park.
Monday – Friday
Volunteer with Mid Coast Habitat for Humanity on an active build site. Learn from community members about housing inequities and what solutions exist for addressing this issue.
Spend the night in Camden, ME at the Camden Hills State Park.
Saturday
After a week of service, travel to West Forks for the next few days of adventure.
Spend the night camping at Three Rivers White Water.
Sunday-Monday
Enjoy 2 days of white water rafting and kayaking with Three River White Water
Spend the night camping at Three Rivers White Water.
CHECK-OUT: 4:00 PM on Tuesday
Pack up camp, stop at Aerial Adventures on the way back to Coniston to say goodbye!
