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Epic Beach
Adventure

10,000 Island Ladies Camping Trip
February 17-19, 2024

Event Highlights

Did someone say, “Epic Beach Adventure?” Ends of the Earth Adventures presents our camping event for highschool aged Ladies. We are so excited to return back to our 2022 location in the beautiful and remote 10,000 islands. The 10,000 Islands are a large island chain and Mangrove cluster that is located South of Naples / Everglades City, Florida. Much of the 10,000 Islands are part of the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge.  We will be staying on Pavilion Key and our camp site will be on the North side of the island. We recently learned, up to 300 Indians lived on the island years ago and pieces of Indian pottery can be found just laying on the beach (just don’t take it home).

On this trip, Ends of the Earth Adventures will be taking Highschool students with leadership potential (Mom’s are invited also) on a beautiful & remote, 3-day, 2-night camping and beach adventure.  Once on Pavilion Key, there is no way to return to the mainland except for emergencies. Each day we will spend time shelling, kayaking, sharing cooking responsibilities and have times of devotions and worship. 

This event will not cover your fishing licenses.  Be sure to read our “The Nitty Gritty” section below for more details about your fishing licenses, what can be expected, what to pack, etc.

Questions?: Check out “The Nitty Gritty” section first. E-mail MMiller@EndsAdventures.com for more information.

For Youth of
[country]

[CHANGE TO FIT – Our beneficiary, [MINISTRY NAME], has been ministering in [COUNTRY] since [DATES]. Funds raised from this tour will bring more than 300 students who have little-to-no financial resources to the [MINISTRY NAME] summer camp to hear the gospel. Help us meet the needs of these youth and #PrayPedalRepeat for the youth of [COUNTRY].]

Tour Information

AT A GLANCE

Adventure Type

Beach, Shelling, Camping, Friends

Difficulty Level

[Easy / Subtle / Moderate / Challenge / Bonkers]

We have 5 tour difficulty levels. Learn more.

Arrival Airport

Suggested Fly In: Feb 16th
SW Regional Intl. (RSW)
or Punta Gorda (PGD)

Orientation

Feb 17 at 7:30a - 8:30a

Cycling Dates

[MONTH / DAY RANGE]

Outdoor Lodging

Tent Camping - We will provide a high-quality tent, pillow and sleeping mat.

We will also provide a pillow and  sleeping mat.

Begins At

New International
2701 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Return to Start

Feb 19th before dinner

Departure Airport

SW Regional Intl. (RSW)
or Punta Gorda (PGD)
Suggested Fly Out: Feb 20th

Cost

$249 - per person

Cycling Speed

Choose from 4 groups

We have 4 tour cycling group speeds. Learn more.

Funding pledge

Cyclist - $1000
Support Staff - Optional

We provide lots of resources to help you reach your funding pledge. Learn more.

Where the money goes

Not to Ends Cycling

The majority (90%) of all donations goes directly toward impacting youth served by our beneficiary in this county, in Jesus’ name. The remaining funds (10%) support the administrative costs for our parent organization, New International, a not-for-profit which, in all honesty, helps us do what we do even better. Tax deductible receipts and year end giving statements are provided to all tour participants and donors.  Find our more about our financial transparency and accountability standards on our About page.

Tour ItineRary

yes we'll have Coffee

Day 1, we will meet in Fort Myers at New International at 7:30am (2701 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL). We will do an equipment check and pack everything into your (yours to keep) drybag. From there, we will drive to Everglades City (Chokoloskee Island) where you will be shuttled by boat offshore to Pavilion Key. There you will help set up your camp and enjoy everything the 10,000 Islands has to offer. We will eat lunch and dinner on the island. In the evenings, we will have a camp fire and dive into the Word of God together.

Day 2 will be a full day of fun. We will eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner out on the island.  There will be plenty of structured “free-time” in the schedule where you can spend time kayaking, looking at shells and Indian pottery, walking the beach or just taking in the sun on a beach chair.  In the evening, there will be a camp fire and time in the Word of God as we watch the sunset.

Day 3, we will have time to fish and enjoy the island. Around lunch time, we will pack up camp and head back to Everglades City. We will stop at a local gas station for snacks and drinks (bring some cash) before hitting the road. We will drive everyone back to Fort Myers, arriving before dinner.  Students can notify parents of our estimated time of arrival when we leave Everglades City.

The Nitty Gritty

Only The Good Stuff

Only Three days of Awesomeness!  Well, and a few other things that are listed here.

  • A quality, high-end tent to sleep in each night (No hotels options here folks)
  • Meals
    • Lunch & Dinner on Day 1
    • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 2
    • Breakfast & lunch on Day 3
  • Event Insurance
  • Ends Fishing Shirt (a new design!)
  • Swag Bag (you keep)
    • Ends Adventures Water Bottle
    • Camping Pillow
    • Camping Utensil Set
    • Dry Bag
  • Transportation back to Fort Myers (2701 Cleveland Ave.)
  • Experienced Group Leaders
  • Access to kayaks and fishing gear

What to Expect:

  • To Eat Well
  • No Electricity
  • Porta-Pot Bathrooms
  • No Showers
  • Beautiful Beach-side sleeping arrangements (in a quality tent)
  • No cell phone service
  • Not to bring a lot of personal stuff / equipment
  • Experienced Adult Leaders

You can expect to eat exceptionally prepared and cooked meals while on the island. We provide:

  • Lunch & Dinner on Day 1
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 2
  • Breakfast & Lunch on Day 3 
  • A Tent (you will sleep with one other student of the same gender or your Dad/guardian if he attends)
  • Sleeping Mat
  • Pillow (You keep after the event)
  • Food Utensils (plate, cup, utensils, etc – you keep after the event)
  • Water Bottle (You keep after the event)
  • Dry-Bag (You keep after the event)
  • Fishing rod/reel and tackle
  • Food

We Want You To Bring:

NOTE: It is worth noting that anything that does not fit in the designated dry bag that we will supply you will NOT be taken unless otherwise noted below. Drybag tops must be folded three times before being closed.  Please only pack what is on the list. If you have special items that are needed, please reach out to one of our staff ahead of time.

  • Sleeping bag (30º sleeping bag is or warmer is recommended)
  • 1-2 change of clothes + sleeping clothes
  • Long sleeve, quick drying (synthetic) shirts are best
  • Pants are better than shorts (bug / sun protection)
  • Decide what you want to wear to bed. You don’t want to wear stinky fish clothes to sleep in.
  • Head lamp (~$15 at Walmart or Home Improvement store)
  • Sun screen
  • Bug repellent
  • Few Personal Snacks
  • Folding camping chair (Walmart or Home Improvement store – does not have to fit in dry-bag)
  • Water shoes (~$25 at Target, etc)
    • You will likely wear water shoes the entire trip. You may also bring a pair of flops if you wish (if space allows).
  • Hat (it is really sunny there)
  • Sunglasses
  • Optional: 1 fishing rod/reel and 1 choice tackle tray (not your whole fishing tackle bag)
  • Toiletries
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant stick
  • No fragrant body sprays (they attract bugs)
  • We recommend you leave your cell phones & devices at home

This event will not cover your fishing licenses. If you plan to fish, you may need your own fishing license. Florida residents who are age 65 years and over and residents and non-residents who are under 16 years of age do not need a license to fish.  

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