Summer...and the living is easy with the Friars.
OUR 2023 CAMPING SEASON IS SET!
Email us if you have questions about any of our summer activities.
Things you should know:
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We count on volunteers to help run and organize trips. Please take your turn to volunteer if you are able!
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Campfire wood is provided for all trips. For the sake of forests everywhere, do not transport wood to our camping trips.
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All trips cost $35 per person, which includes campground camping fees and firewood and coffee for breakfasts. Unless a trip leader is indicated, all other meals and meal prep are on your own. A trip leader indicates that Friars will provide meat for Saturday night dinner -- please consider bringing a side dish to share.
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Pets are not allowed on our trips. Neither are children.
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We do not supply adult beverages on our trips except coffee, tea, milk for breakfasts. Because everyone's preferences and habits vary widely, we ask that you bring your own beverages.
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We start our trips on Thursday night (easier to get those reservations!).
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We have a sign-up sheet for each trip for participants to help with garbage disposal, meal prep and clean-up. We all stay happier that way!
Note: most state parks require a daily entrance permit for your car. Annual/daily park permits are not included in the trip price and are the responsibility of each participant.
Kettle Moraine State Forest - South Unit
North of Eagle, WI, near Ottawa, WI
June 15 - 18, 2023
This beautiful forested and glaciated part of Wisconsin has numerous hiking trails and nature trails, mountain biking and more.
Trip Leader: open
Point Beach
State Forest
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
July 13 - 16, 2023
Beaches, hiking, ice cream, relatively flat but wooded biking trails, Friday fish fries and a spacious group site with a big fire pit!
Group Site
Devil's Lake
State Park
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
August 10 - 13, 2023
Fantastic hiking, rock scrambling and swimming in a beautiful state park.
Group Site 2
Trip Leader: open
Lake Kegonsa
State Park
Stoughton, Wisconsin
September 14 - 17, 2023
Just outside Madison, WI, this park has great road-based bike trails and nice wooded hiking trails.
Site B
Trip Leader: open
Potato Creek
State Park
North Liberty, Indiana
October 5 - 9, 2023
Our cabins are modern with heat, 2 bedrooms plus roll-away beds and a spacious common area/kitchen.
Cabins 9 and 10
Price: TBD
Trip Leaders: Pat Banik and Beth Deputy