7 days, 6 nights
Winter Adventure Camp
Available: 5 December - 30 April
Kuusamo, Finland
Tailored to suit the age group
This adventure camp gives you the opportunity to experience Finland’s favorite winter activities while living close to nature – try cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing and igloo building while learning about Finnish culture and traditions. Education about the natural environment is delivered alongside activities for a learning-by-doing approach.
Winter Adventure Camp
Fast Facts
Multiactivity Adventure
Beginner Adventure
Weather Conditions
All Meals & Drinks Included
All Adventure Gear Included
Transportation Included
Regenerative Travel
We believe nature is the most important thing on this planet. We do everything we can to ensure the lakes, forests and natural beauty can be enjoyed and preserved now and for generations to come. We are committed to supporting both travelers and our local economy in a way that respects the best interest of all parties.
Simple pricing for great adventures
We are simple and straightforward: For every adventure we provide we’ll give you a fixed per-person price. Our price includes always the following and more.
Safety
The adventure is led by a professional guide team that has suitable safety training for all the activities in the program. We have a detailed safety plan and risk assessment for the camp and the activities. Safety training is given before every activity.
Professional Guides
The adventure is led by a professional guide team with a dedicated main guide and experienced to work with children. Learn more about our guides from below!
Foods & drinks
All food is included. The menu typically consists of typical Finnish foods which are sourced as locally as possible. The food is plentiful and will give you lots of energy. Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated when informed in advance.
Gear for Activities
All the special activity related gear will be provided; however, adventurers will be expected to come prepared for a variety of weather conditions. For winter school camps we have optional rental clothing sets available.
Accommodation
Adventure Apes Lodge is located in the countryside of Kuusamo. The rooms are dorm-style with private bathrooms. Bed linen, towels and traditional wood-heated sauna are included. While in wilderness, suitable accommodation such as tents or shelters are provided.
Language
Our adventures are generally available in English or Finnish.
School personnel or guardians join at discounted price
Adults (up to 3 person) join the adventure at discounted price, but they are requested to participate fully in the program. Adults are also responsible for the night watch and make sure everyone stays in bed between 10pm and 7am.
Winter Adventure
Group of 24 Students-
24 students, 3 staff
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Professional & Experinced Guides
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All ground transportation included
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All meals included
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All activity based special gear is included
Leave a Positive Impact
Adventure Apes is a responsible travel provider. We are committed to supporting both travelers and our local economy in a way that respects the best interest of all parties. This means our tours may not always come in at the lowest price, but you can rest assured the money goes where it should go: to the local guides, bakers, fishermen and women and other small producers and local partners that make you feel part of the community.
Winter Adventure Camp
Camp Programme
Check out the summarised version of the camp programme below. Core lessons of this camp are respect for the environment through living closely with nature, learning winter sports, equal rights, community & teamwork, silence and experiencing once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
We will provide a more comprehensive version of the programme with the quote.
Day 1: Arrival and preparations
Arrival and transportation from the Airport to the Adventure Apes Lodge.
Settling in, adventure briefing & dinner at the Lodge.
Day 2: Igloo, Sledding & Sauna
Morning adventure: Adventure journal introduction. Gear check.
Afternoon adventure: Igloo building (part 1). Sledding in two groups. Intro to Finnish Sauna culture.
Evening activity: Igloo theory. Finnish lessons.
Day 3: Cross-Country Skiing, Gym & Night in Igloo
Morning adventure: Cross-country skiing school (group 1). Open gym (group 2).
Afternoon adventure: Igloo building (part 2). Snacks in Kota (traditional hut with open fire).
Evening activity: Movie Night (group 1), Night in the Igloo (group 2).
Day 4: Ice Skating, Gym & Night in Igloo
Morning adventure: Cross-country skiing school (group 2). Open gym (group 1).
Afternoon adventure: Adventure Journal & Ice Skating in two groups.
Evening activity: Movie Night (group 2), Night in the Igloo (group 1).
Day 5: Ice Fishing Day
Morning adventure: Ice fishing & Free time
in two groups.
Afternoon adventure: Cross country skiing 2 & free time in two groups.
Sauna & dinner. Games night.
Day 6: Snowshoeing Day
Morning adventure: Snowshoeing Expedition.
Afternoon adventure: Adventure Journal. Gear return. Packing .
Dinner, farewell party and reflection.
Day 7: Time to Say Goodbye
Breakfast together and farewells.
Transportation to the Airport.
Heidi
Wilderness Guide,
Lead Adventure Guide &
Company Owner
Steve
Wilderness Guide
Kayak Guide
Mountain Lead
Daniel
Wilderness Guide
Speaks also: Dutch
Patrick
Forest Mind Guide
Fernando
Adventure Guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian
Jarno
Accessible adventure specialist
Heidi & Costi
Experience consultants for visually impaired adventures
Eetu
Adventure Education Student
Päivi
Open water swimming guide and wild swimming expert
Emeline
Finland tour guide and official Helsinki guide. Also in French.
Andy
Official mascot of tours and school camps
Professional Guides
The guide team consists of professional guides having experience in all the activities included in the program. Main guide is available 24/7 during the adventure.
Our guides have experience in guiding children and young people in arctic wilderness and have also participated in Adventure Apes in-house training including safety and adventure education training. They are also first aid certified. In addition there might be trainees who are in the Adventure Apes training program.
Adventurers are requested to follow the guide’s instructions in all circumstances.
In addition there might be trainees who are in the Adventure Apes inhouse training program.