The 2024 Guest Expedition Ontario
After eight days of exploring the wilderness of Ontario’s Georgian Bay by sea kayak, the 2024 Guest Expedition Ontario (GEO) group of 12 students has returned from their transformative adventure.
The Guest Expedition Ontario (GEO) was created to honour Terry Guest, a former Headmaster of LCS from 1971 to 1985, in celebration of his 80th birthday and Lakefield College School’s 140th anniversary. Offered bi-annually to Grade 9 and 10 students, this experience invites those ready to embrace an adventurous journey in the great outdoors. The expedition aims to provide an immersive experience that sparks students' imaginations and reveals their inner strengths within a supportive environment.
This year's journey commenced near Killarney Provincial Park, spanning 100 km to Key River. The route featured the stunning pink rocks of the French River and the pristine blue waters of Georgian Bay. Despite some wind, waves, and rain, the group enjoyed mostly beautiful weather as they navigated between small, windswept islands and picturesque wilderness sites.
Beyond the physical challenge, the expedition offered rich opportunities for personal growth and team building. Students improved their paddling skills, learned to navigate diverse weather conditions, and forged strong bonds through shared wilderness experiences. Evenings were spent watching sunsets, with nights under the stars, while campfires and storytelling enhanced the sense of camaraderie. By the end of the trip, each participant had gained a deeper appreciation for nature and a stronger sense of community.
As the expedition concluded, participants brought home more than just memories. They returned with newfound friendships, a sense of accomplishment, and a profound respect for the natural world.
The experiences and lessons learned on this expedition will continue to resonate, reminding everyone of the beauty and resilience found in both the wilderness and themselves, living up to the legacy of the Guest Expedition Ontario.
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Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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