
This small business, located in central Indiana, offers
unique Public Programs in:
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Guided Paddle Programs (Sunset & Full Moon)
@ Eagle Creek Park
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Outdoor Team-Building (Team Navigation!™)
1. Team Navigation!™ - Corporate Groups
2. Team Navigation!™ - Schools (5th grade)
Photo Galleries for Above Programs:
Founder Jeff Coates is the Chief Facilitator, Navigator, Paddle Guide and Photographer!
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TrueNorth Team Navigation!™ is our unique team building program, where we facilitate outdoor teambuilding using maps and compasses (the international sport of Orienteering).
We divide the group into small teams. They will learn how to use new tools and data to locate hidden checkpoints to solve a puzzle and open a treasure chest!
2020/2021...Years to ....Remember (Or Forget)...??!!
Unfortunately, due to the once-in-a-lifetime coronavirus pandemic "shutdown" situation, we had to cancel almost all of our 2020/2021 outdoor TrueNorth Team Navigation!™ group programs (we had a partial program in 2021, & 2022)....In over 25 years of facilitating this unique outdoor program, obviously we have never had to do this.....But we cancelled out of respect for everyone's health & safety, as well as following CDC pandemic guidelines and Marion County restrictions. Stay safe, consider getting vaccinated, wearing masks indoors, & being mindful of social distancing....
Hope to see you in Fall 2022..!!
Corporate Teambuilding
The program is a 1/2 day format using a downtown Indianapolis setting or a suburban forest setting (Eagle Creek Park).
See Link at top of page, for more details.
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Debriefs-connect activity back to the workplace
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Fun Awards!
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Real treasure chest!
We also take pictures of the groups and prepare a fun photo-slide show DVD as a keepsake!
Schools/Youth Groups
The unique school program is a week-long, designed for 5th grade and above, that engages small teams of students for 2 interactive days in/at their schools, that prepares them for a field trip to Eagle Creek Park.
See Link at top of page, for more details.
On the field trip the students become the teachers, as they teach their chaperones how to Team Navigate!™ in the woods
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Real Maps & Compasses
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Multiple Puzzles
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Treasure Chests
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Student Problem-Solving
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Student Decision-Making
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Student Rotating Roles
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Student Centered & Led
Youth Programs have a 1/2 day field trip option at Eagle Creek Park, or a similar 2-day prep version, similar to the school program above, leading to a field trip to Eagle Creek Park.
Photography
We also take pictures of the groups, and prepare a fun photo-DVD slide show as a keepsake!

Jeff Coates is the experienced, passionate, story-telling guide for these summer paddling programs (Kayaks are available for rental at the Eagle Creek Outfitters Marina).
(Click on "Guided Paddle Programs" tab above for more detailed info!)
2022 Schedule for Guided Sunset Paddle Programs
This program will be every Tues evening, at Eagle Creek Outfitters, the Marina location inside of Eagle Creek Park:
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The first program was Tues. June 07, 2022..!!
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Registration is at:
https://wheelfunrentals.com/in/indianapolis/eagle-creek-outfitters/
2022 Guided Sunset Paddle Program
Tuesday Evenings
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Location: Eagle Creek Park Marina
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Dates: Every Tues evenings, June through September
Specially Scheduled Guided Group Paddle Programs
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Location: Eagle Creek Park Marina
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Just about any time...Contact truenorth360@comcast.net
Guided Sunset Paddle Program Schedule:
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5:00pm-Check-in/Gear Pick-Up/Sit In Boats
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5:30pm-*Safety Orientation/Instructions*
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6:00pm-Launch Boats-Leave Shore
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8:00pm-Return to Shore
*Participants must attend 5:30pm Safety Orientation
Guided Sunset Paddle Program Prices
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$32 single kayak
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$46 double kayak
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Gate Admission to Park
Location for Sunset Paddle Programs:
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Location: Eagle Creek Outfitters (Marina), Eagle Creek Park
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There is gate admission at the 2 park entrances
New Online Registration Site:
https://wheelfunrentals.com/in/indianapolis/eagle-creek-outfitters/
Paddling Photography
We also take "action" photographs during the paddle programs that are available for purchase online by registered participants.