VIDEO:River Runners return home from team building adventure

“It was really long. It was way more physical than I expected. I thought with the current and everything, I thought we would have to paddle once, look at the clouds and everything, and then paddle again,” he said.

The group spent about five hours at a time on the water travelling approximately 100 kilometers to their destination.

Organizer Dave Schluff says that the experience is one they will remember for the rest of their lives.

“It’s a good way for kids to get to know each other. If you’ve ever been in a group setting, the first few days you’re not sure and by the end you’re best friends for life.”

The River Runners program has been going strong since 2006 with Schluff at the head. The three-day trip is the grand finale to a full week of activities including a two-day certified First-aid and CPR course.

The program intends to reach out into the diverse community and bring youth together as a team, said Schluff.

While Schluff was not a part of the team that came in today, another group of River Runners will be going through the exact same program next week with Schluff leading the way.

“When they’re out there and I’m not there with them, my mind is still out there with them because I want them to come out safe,” he said.

The team made it back to Prince Albert shortly after 4 p.m. without any major hiccups on the trip.

Lachance gives all the credit to teamwork.

“Teamwork is valuable. With something like this, you really can’t make it by yourself,” he said.

“This is an adventure, it’s not a Hawaiian holiday,” said Schluff. “It’s a lot of hard work and they have to work as a team to get it.”

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by Khang Nguyen

VIDEO:River Runners return home from team building adventure

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