Camp Rutabaga - Schedule

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Thursday, September 11

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Camp Rutabaga Check-In
		Come check-in at the Hamilton building!

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Welcome & Opening in Nash Lodge
		Join us as we kick off the first annual Camp Rutabaga!

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Plan & Prep for Friday
		Get together with your instructors and other class/tour participants to discuss logistics and details for the following day, including what to expect, car pooling, boat transportation, meeting time, location and more!

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Paddler Trivia Night & Social (or something)
		Join the fun as our host, Danny from NRS, teams you up with new friends to test your paddlesport knowledge. With categories such as "Acting Out in Class," "Let's Get Physical," and "View Master," how can it NOT be a good time?

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Campfire

8:30 PM - 9:15 PM	Evening Program



Friday, September 12

6:15 AM - 7:00 AM	Sunrise Yoga

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM	Breakfast in Nash Lodge
		Available to those who purchased Friday breakfast as an add-on.

8:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Friday Session I
		Beginner: Intro to Sea Kayaking Tandem Canoe Basics Recreational Kayak Basics Solo Canoe Basics Beginner Tour: Tenderfoot Natural Area Relaxed Tour Crab Lake Tour Nixon Lake Tour Basic Skills: Rescues and Towing - Canoes Rescues and Towing - Kayaks Forward Stroke - Kayaks Intermediate: Intro to Moving Water - Canoes Intro to Kayak Rolling - Sea Kayak Only Intermediate Tour: Turtle Flambeau Skillbuilder

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch in Nash Lodge
		Available to those who purchased Friday lunch as an add-on

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Friday Session II
		Beginner: Intro to Sea Kayaking Solo Canoe Basics Beginner Tour: Tenderfoot Natural Area Relaxed Tour Allequash Lake Natural History Tour Nixon Lake Tour Basic Skills: Rescues and Towing - Kayaks Boat Control - Canoe Boat Control - Kayaks Greenland Paddling Intro Intermediate: Intro to Moving Water - Rec Kayaks Intermediate Tour: Turtle Flambeau Skillbuilder Advanced: Canadian Style Canoeing Wind & Waves - Canoe

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Dinner in Nash Lodge

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Plan & Prep for Saturday
		Get together with your instructors and other class/tour participants to discuss logistics and details for the following day, including what to expect, car pooling, boat transportation, meeting time, location and more!

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Moonlight Paddle
		Join us for an evening paddle under moon the stars! Flash light or head lamp is required. Sign up in Hamilton during dinner Friday.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM	Campfire



Saturday, September 13

6:15 AM - 7:00 AM	Sunrise Yoga

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM	Breakfast in Nash Lodge
		Available to those who purchased breakfast as an add-on

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Saturday Session III
		Beginner Tour: Crab Lake Tour Manitowish Lake - Historical Paddle Basic Skills: Rescues and Towing - Canoes Combining Strokes - Tandem Canoe Rescues and Towing - Kayaks Boat Control - Canoe Boat Control - Kayaks Boat Control 2 - Kayaks Forward Stroke - Kayaks Intermediate: Greenland Paddling 2 Intro to Kayak Rolling - Sea Kayak Only Intermediate Tour: Camp Manito-wish YMCA to Island Lake Tour Advanced: Advanced Solo Canoe Strokes Advanced Tandem Canoe Strokes Advanced Tour: Moving Water Skillbuilder Tour

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch in Nash Lodge
		Available to those who purchased Saturday lunch as an add-on

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Saturday Session IV
		Beginner: Canoeing for the Kayaker Kayaking for the Canoeist Beginner Tour: Fish Trap Dam to Camp Manito-wish Relaxed Tour Allequash Lake Natural History Tour Basic Skills: Canoe Forward Stroke Boat Control - Kayaks Intermediate: Intro to Moving Water - Canoes Intro to Moving Water - Rec Kayaks Kayak Rolling 2 - Sea Kayaks Only Intermediate Tour: Camp Manito-wish YMCA to Island Lake Tour Advanced: Introduction to Freestyle Canoeing Lake Superior Skillbuilder Tour Advanced Tour: Moving Water Skillbuilder Tour

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Dinner in Nash Lodge

7:30 PM - 8:15 PM	Auction to Benefit the Northwoods Land Trust
		Our fast-paced, fun-filled annual auction features items donated by our vendors, local businesses, and friends of Rutabaga, as we once again raise funds to support the wonderful <a href="https://northwoodslandtrust.org" target'"="_blank">Northwoods Land Trust.</a>

8:15 PM - 8:30 PM	Plan & Prep for Sunday
		Get together with your instructors and other class/tour participants to discuss logistics and details for the following day, including what to expect, car pooling, boat transportation, meeting time, location and more!

8:45 PM - 9:15 PM	2025 Camp Rutabaga Slideshow
		Our symposium photographer, Jim Pippitt, documents the weekend's classes and tours and captures the buzz of the Door County Sea Kayak Symposium. Jim will put it all together for this slide review - starring YOU!! Come enjoy highlights of your time at DCSKS.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Campfire



Sunday, September 14

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM	Breakfast in Nash Lodge
		Available to those who purchased Sunday breakfast as an add-on

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sunday Session V
		Beginner Tour: Big Lake & Round Lake Relaxed Tour Fish Trap Dam to Camp Manito-wish Relaxed Tour Frank Lake Historical Paddle Basic Skills: Bracing - Kayaks Combining Strokes - Kayaks Intermediate: Canoe Efficiencey Canoe Poling Intro to Kayak Rolling - Sea Kayak Only Advanced Rescues and Towing - Kayaks Advanced: Advanced Solo Canoe Strokes Advanced Tandem Canoe Strokes Wind & Waves - Kayaks

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Closing Lunch Under the Big Tent