Register
| Deadline | Date | Signup Link |
| Register Interest | 9/30/23 | https://www.troop55htx.com/sheet/lake-saimaa-finland-canoe-trek/ |
| Initial Deposit Due ($250) | 11/30/23 | https://troop55.doubleknot.com/event/2024-summer-camp-lake-saimaa/3018121 |
Description
Estimated cost $2000-$2500 per person
About Lake Saimaa
Saimaa is the biggest lake in Finland and the fourth-largest natural freshwater lake in Europe. Saimaa is actually made up of dozens of lakes, which form a maze that encompasses the regions of Southern Savonia, South Karelia and North Karelia. The Wall Street Journal included Saimaa in its list of the world’s five most spectacular lakes.
Area 4,400 km²
Shoreline 14,859 km
Number of islands 13,710
Surface elevation 75.70 m
Maximum depth 84 m
Average depth 17 m
Weather
Historical Temperatures – Anttola, Finland
| 6/27 | 6/28 | 6/29 | 6/30 | 7/1 | 7/2 | 7/3 | 7/4 | 7/5 | 7/6 | 7/7 | |
| 2022 High (F) | 89° | 80° | 80° | 81° | 85° | 86° | 80° | 80° | 77° | 72° | 73° |
| 2022 Low (F) | 58° | 61° | 51° | 48° | 53° | 62° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 53° | 50° |
| 2023 High (F) | 76° | 78° | 78° | 81° | 64° | 64° | 65° | 66° | 64° | 71° | 71° |
| 2023 Low (F) | 53° | 52° | 53° | 54° | 56° | 55° | 52° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 53° |
Timing
Approximately June 27, 2024 to July7, 2024 (dates to be firmed closer in)
| Thursday, June 27 | Depart IAH |
| Friday, June 28 | Arrive HEL Shuttle to Wild Canoe Overnight at Wild Canoe |
| Saturday, June 29 | Canoe Day 1 |
| Sunday, June 30 | Canoe Day 2 |
| Monday, July 1 | Canoe Day 3 |
| Tuesday, July 2 | Canoe Day 4 |
| Wednesday, July 3 | Canoe Day 5 |
| Thursday, July 4 | Canoe Day 6 |
| Friday, July 5th | Canoe Day 7 |
| Saturday, July 6th | Canoe Day 8 (if needed) |
| Sunday, July 7th | Depart HEL Arrive IAH |
Who is eligible to attend?
- At least 14 years old by June 27, 2023
- Strong swimmer and canoer
- Have earned Canoeing MB
- Have a valid passport with an expiration date greater than Dec 31, 2024)