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POTOSI, MISSOURI

Canoeing, Horses, Outdoor Exploration and Summer Fun

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
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Elevation Note
Elevation ranges from 800 - 1,100 feet.

Itinerary for Jul 14 — Jul 19, 2013

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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Trout Lodge is situated on a beautiful 360-acre lake surrounded by 5,000 acres of forested hills, on the fringe of the St. Francois Mountains.

Contact info:
13528 State Hwy AA
Potosi, MO 63664 USA
phone: 314-241-YMCA
web: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org

Room amenities: Lodge rooms have lake-view balconey, A/C and private bath. Cabins have bedroom, living room, private bath, 1 double and twin bunks, A/C, screened porch. Rooms and cabins do not have phones or TV's.

Facility amenities: Country store (gifts, souvenirs, snacks, t-shirts, etc.). Wondeful, varied meals at lodge.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $74 - 154 per person
Extra nights include three meals per day and many guest activities are free.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, July 14 - Registration & Orientation 
Note: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/

Afternoon: Program registration table is set up by 2:00 PM; sleeping rooms not available for check-in until after 3:30 PM. Orientation to take place at 4:30 PM.

Dinner: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Evening: Walking tour of Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood followed by Get to Know You Activities.

Lodging: YMCA Trout Lodge

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Trout Lodge is situated on a beautiful 360-acre lake surrounded by 5,000 acres of forested hills, on the fringe of the St. Francois Mountains.

Contact info:
13528 State Hwy AA
Potosi, MO 63664 USA
phone: 314-241-YMCA
web: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org

Room amenities: Lodge rooms have lake-view balconey, A/C and private bath. Cabins have bedroom, living room, private bath, 1 double and twin bunks, A/C, screened porch. Rooms and cabins do not have phones or TV's.

Facility amenities: Country store (gifts, souvenirs, snacks, t-shirts, etc.). Wondeful, varied meals at lodge.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $74 - 154 per person
Extra nights include three meals per day and many guest activities are free.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, July 15 - Elephant Rocks State Park 
Note: mostateparks.com/park/elephant-rocks-state-park

Breakfast: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Morning: Learn about "Rocks and Minerals" ; bus trip to Elephant Rocks, a Missouri State Park. Additional information is available at www.mostateparks.com

Lunch: Picnic lunch.

Afternoon: Exploration at Elephant Rocks. Mini golf tourney.

Dinner: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Evening: Trout Lodge evening program by our Program Specialists/movie night. Night hike.

Lodging: YMCA Trout Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Trout Lodge is situated on a beautiful 360-acre lake surrounded by 5,000 acres of forested hills, on the fringe of the St. Francois Mountains.

Contact info:
13528 State Hwy AA
Potosi, MO 63664 USA
phone: 314-241-YMCA
web: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org

Room amenities: Lodge rooms have lake-view balconey, A/C and private bath. Cabins have bedroom, living room, private bath, 1 double and twin bunks, A/C, screened porch. Rooms and cabins do not have phones or TV's.

Facility amenities: Country store (gifts, souvenirs, snacks, t-shirts, etc.). Wondeful, varied meals at lodge.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $74 - 154 per person
Extra nights include three meals per day and many guest activities are free.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, July 16 - Arena Ride/Pines Peak or Canoeing 
Note: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/activities

Breakfast: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Morning: What's In and Around the Water; followed by arena ride.

Lunch: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Afternoon: Half of the group to Pines Peak and other half to TL Boathouse to canoe with our certified canoe instructor.

Dinner: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Evening: "Shaping and Polishing Stones" by Have Rocks Will Travel. Karaoke Night.

Lodging: YMCA Trout Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Trout Lodge is situated on a beautiful 360-acre lake surrounded by 5,000 acres of forested hills, on the fringe of the St. Francois Mountains.

Contact info:
13528 State Hwy AA
Potosi, MO 63664 USA
phone: 314-241-YMCA
web: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org

Room amenities: Lodge rooms have lake-view balconey, A/C and private bath. Cabins have bedroom, living room, private bath, 1 double and twin bunks, A/C, screened porch. Rooms and cabins do not have phones or TV's.

Facility amenities: Country store (gifts, souvenirs, snacks, t-shirts, etc.). Wondeful, varied meals at lodge.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $74 - 154 per person
Extra nights include three meals per day and many guest activities are free.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, July 17 - Float Trip 
Note: www.bassresort.com/bassresort/canoeing.cfm

Breakfast: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Morning: Board bus for Float Trip.

Lunch: Lunch provided.

Afternoon: Float trip continued followed by free time.

Dinner: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Evening: Campfire with s'mores and camp song performed by our Trout Lodge program specialists.

Lodging: YMCA Trout Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Conference Center

 Description: Trout Lodge is situated on a beautiful 360-acre lake surrounded by 5,000 acres of forested hills, on the fringe of the St. Francois Mountains.

Contact info:
13528 State Hwy AA
Potosi, MO 63664 USA
phone: 314-241-YMCA
web: www.ymcaoftheozarks.org

Room amenities: Lodge rooms have lake-view balconey, A/C and private bath. Cabins have bedroom, living room, private bath, 1 double and twin bunks, A/C, screened porch. Rooms and cabins do not have phones or TV's.

Facility amenities: Country store (gifts, souvenirs, snacks, t-shirts, etc.). Wondeful, varied meals at lodge.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $74 - 154 per person
Extra nights include three meals per day and many guest activities are free.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Five: Thursday, July 18 - Trail Ride/Pontoon Tour 
Breakfast: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Morning: Shuttle to ranch for trail ride and cowboy camp.

Lunch: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Afternoon: Leather working. Fishing tourney at Boat House.

Dinner: Buffet style. Vegetarian options.

Evening: Game night - kids versus grandparents (Pictionary, Trivia, Jello checkers). Fireworks show.

Lodging: YMCA Trout Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, July 19 - Hayride/Departure 
Note: Check out is 11:30 am.

Breakfast:

Morning: Hayride.

Lunch: Departure is after lunch, however, check out must be completed by 11:30 AM. Time is allowed in the program schedule for early check out.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


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