Explore • Experience • SharE

Lifelines Northeast

Explore • Experience • SharE

Lifelines Northeast

OUTDOOR TRIPS

Adventure. Experience. Connection. Authenticity.
We rock climb, whitewater raft, sea kayak, hike, paddle board, and camp. While we unplug in nature we create authentic community through shared experience in order to grow in our faith, develop leadership skills, and learn how to live in grace & truth. Step outside of your comfort zone, experience God’s creation, and have some fun while you’re at it.

group rafting down river, girl climbing rock face

group standing in circle outside, group sitting in circle inside

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Experiential learning simply put is learning by doing. We provide this in the great outdoors and through customized programming for all kinds of groups covering a wide array of topics: staff teams, Bible studies, sports teams, retreats, youth groups, etc. Pick a topic and we will create an immersive experience & lesson plan you’ll remember.

WORKSHOPS

If you’re interested in team building for your staff team, student leaders, youth group, church leaders, etc. Lifelines has several workshops developed:

Facilitator Workshop – How do you get everyone in your group engaged with the material at hand? How do you work with the person who never talks? How do you react to the one who takes over the conversation? What about conflict? This workshop equips you with tools to lead a group and build communities that are vulnerable, safe, and healthy.

Mental Health Workshop – If you don’t struggle with Mental Health, chances are a few of your friends do. This workshop breaks the ice. The day is a refreshing experience designed to get you comfortable talking about mental health. Experience testimonials from people who have struggled, discover helpful tools, and even some fun.

presenter holding notes talking to crowd of girls, group standing in circle holding rope

Lives Changed

What students & Staff have experienced

Because the retreat was run by other staff, I was able to spend all of my time (other than my talk) just connecting with students rather than taking care of retreat details. I honestly can’t remember the last time that was the case and it was such a blessing! Not only was I able to have a lot of fun just spending time with the girls, but was also able to have MANY very significant conversations. The Lord really used the various components of the retreat to impact girls on a deep heart level and several confronted sin in their lives and took steps of faith to reveal that sin to others for the first time. As a result, many also began to experience the healing that God can produce in our lives when the chains of sin are broken.

Jen Thomson

Cru at UConn Staff

Along the seven day expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro, we engaged in discussions and activities to help our spiritual growth. A word that God put on my heart at the beginning of the summer was, BEING. I am very performance-oriented and have a hard time receiving grace. But instead of focusing on always making the right decision and seeking God’s favor, I learned that I only need to be rooted in His love, be still, rest, and listen.

Kyrsten

Virginia Tech Cru Student

This retreat gave me the courage to open up about my sin. I had the mentality that if I just kept it between me and God it would get figured out. But I was inspired by the talk about repentance to bring it up and share with some of my Cru friends. And I am so glad I did.

anonymous

women’s retreat participant

AT THE CRAG. IN THE WATER. ON THE MOUNTAIN.

Meet Our Guides

**Steph Bethel**

Registered Maine Guide
Senior Guide: Open Water | Whitewater
Backcountry

**Ryan Bethel**

Registered Maine Guide
Senior Guide: Climbing | Whitewater
Open Water | Backcountry
*PCIA Single Pitch Climbing Instructor*

**Rebecca Harrington**

Registered Maine Guide
New York State Licensed Guide
Senior Guide: Climbing | Backcountry
*AMGA Single Pitch Climbing Instructor*

**Bob Kuzman**

Registered Maine Guide
Guide: Backcountry

**Nick Topor**

Senior Guide: Climbing | Backcountry
Guide: Open Water | Whitewater
*PCIA Single Pitch Climbing Instructor*

**Abby White**

Registered Maine Guide
Senior Guide: Backcountry
Guide: Rafting

**Beth Burke**

Registered Maine Guide
Senior Guide: Whitewater | Backcountry
Guide: Open Water

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SAFETY: TOP PRIORITY

Whether we’re running a simple day hike or a mid-pandemic climbing trip, safety is always a top priority. We operate above state guidelines and industry standards across the board.

CERTIFIED GUIDES

Each of our trips are lead by guides with up-to-date wilderness medicine certifications (WFR), activity specific guiding licenses, and additional facilitator training for programatic discussions.