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Lutherock

Whitewater & Backpack: Middle

Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, a night camped by the Nolichucky, then class III–IV whitewater. For 6th–8th. June 27 – July 2.

Completed 6th–8th

Details

Duration5 nights

Dates

Summer 2027
June 27 – July 2Sun – Fri

Questions?

828-209-6302
registration@novusway.org

Our office phones take calls, not texts.

Whitewater & Backpack takes middle school campers on a two-day, one-night trek along the Appalachian Trail with scenic views and a camp out by the river. The next day is spent riding the Class III and IV rapids of the Nolichucky River. Camp days are action-packed with climbing, crafts, archery, teambuilding, campfire, and C3ARE, where Bible study meets environmental education.

Activities

  • Backpacking the Appalachian Trail (2 days, 1 night)
  • Rafting the Nolichucky
  • Team building
  • Crafts
  • Archery
  • Hiking
  • Camp out
  • Campfire
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Choose the pricing tier that fits you.

Every participant receives the same camp experience, regardless of tier selected. Choose the level that best fits your financial situation.

Tier I

Partially Subsidized

Most affordable

$800

  • Our historically subsidized rate
  • Made possible by gifts from donors and churches
  • Helps make camp possible for more campers and guests

Best if you need the most affordable option.

Recommended

Tier II

Direct Cost

Standard rate

$900

  • Covers the direct cost of camp
  • Program costs and food
  • Staff and camp administration

A good fit for most participants.

Tier III

True Cost

Supports the mission

$1,000

  • Reflects the fuller cost of camp
  • Includes deferred maintenance, insurance, and utilities
  • Helps stretch scholarship funds further

For those able to support this level.

All tiers are voluntary and confidential. Every camper receives the same experience.

If Tier I is still not affordable, scholarship assistance is available.

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Explore more at Lutherock

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Blue Ridge Expeditions

A taste of everything Lutherock does: Worley's Cave, Cross Rock, the Nolichucky.
A camper in a red helmet riding the zip line across the field at Lutherock

Zip & Raft: Middle

The Sky Park zip, the Alpine Tower, Cross Rock, and a day on the Nolichucky.
Campers sit on a grassy hillside at Lutherock for outdoor worship, facing a leader who stands among three wooden crosses

CAMPfirmation

Confirmation for church groups: sessions with your own leaders, ropes, and the zip line.
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A few things you may be wondering.

Here are a few answers to help you feel confident before you register.

registration@novusway.org

Our office phones take calls, not texts.

Whitewater & Backpack: Middle

June 27 – July 2, 2027