2023 High School Trip
Outer Banks, NC (OBX)
April 16-23, 2023
Students at BLE Academy will have the opportunity to be a part of an action-packed, fun-filled week in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. With our own private oceanfront beach house, our families will have a perfect time enjoying the beach, area attractions, and quality time spent with each other.
Outer Banks, NC
What's Included $850 per ROOM
The package includes the following:
7-night accommodations in oceanfront beach house
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Games (you're welcome to bring additional games)
Private Oceanfront Beach House
Our pet-friendly beach house sits in a prime oceanfront location. This 4-level, 18-bedroom home features 14 bedrooms with private baths, an occupancy of 48 based on bedding, and offers an elevator, billiards room and rec rooms, home theater room, heated private pool, 2 hot tubs, and outdoor tiki lounge with a sundeck.
Each level has a large separate gathering lounge, multiple amenities, and wet bars. The upper level common area has a wall length accordion style folding door system and panoramic ocean views. Outside, we have a beach cabana, heated pool, personal tiki bar and outdoor lounge.
Itinerary
Activities are optional and participation is not required. If you want to spend the week relaxing by the heated poolside, in the hot tub, or listening to the sounds of the ocean waves, you are more than welcome to do so :)
April 16, 2023
Arrival Day
April 17, 2023
Sunday
Guests will arrive at beach house location. Gift baskets will be provided in the rooms for guests along with snacks and dinner.
Enjoy time with each other as you rest from your previous day on the road. Log in on Zoom with your home congregation for the Sunday meeting or attend the meeting of the local congregation.
April 18, 2023
Monday
Roanoke Island Kayak Tour
Outer Banks Kayak Adventures will enthrall you with stories of the first English settlers and fun facts about the surrounding wildlife on this fun and educational tour. We paddle along the scenic canals and marshes of Historic Roanoke Island. This tour has a midpoint that allows kayakers the opportunity to stretch their legs and walk along a small sandy beach.
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Adult $50
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Adult + Child $95
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2-Person Kayak $100
April 19, 2023
Tuesday
Mini Golf
Join our Expedition Guides on 18 holes in an atmosphere of family fun and enjoyment as you follow in the footsteps of Professor Ephraim “Duffer” A. Hacker in his search for gold and diamonds. You will travel through caves and volcanoes, over waterfalls, and around cliffs as you search for “Lost Treasure”.
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$10 per Person
Paradise Fun Park
After grabbing a quick bite to eat at a local eatery, join us for bumper cars or Go-Karts.
April 20, 2023
Wednesday
Wild Horse Tour
Enjoy a close encounter with Corolla’s wild horses on this small-group, wildlife-watching tour of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Access the remote sand dunes with ease via 4-wheel drive vehicle, equipped with a pop top for unobstructed views of the conservation area, and benefit from the insider knowledge of your professional guide to optimize your chances of seeing foals, stallions, and more freely roaming in the wild.
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$57.50 per Person
April 21, 2023
Thursday
Beginner Hang Gliding Lessons
With this beginner hang gliding lesson, take flight just a few miles from where the Wright Brothers flew their first aircraft. Start with a 30-minute “Ground School” introduction, take a short break, and then begin the flight portion of your lesson. Don your helmet and harness, and head out to the dunes near Jockey’s Ridge—from there, take five training flights over a few hours.
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$129 per Person
April 21, 2023
Friday
Family Water Adventures - Fishing Expedition
Join us on a fishing trip and see if you can grab the Catch of the Day. Chartered by a seasoned fisherman, you'll enjoy being on the water and learning a great skill. Must have a minimum of six people.
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$100 per Person
Family Game Night
Our last night with each other and it's time for games, snacks, and trivia.
Reserve Your Room
Make your room selections by clicking on the Book Now link. There is a non-refundable $250 deposit per room.
Ground Floor
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Four kings with private baths
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Bedroom with two built-in pyramid bunks
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Bedroom with two built-in double beds
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Lounge area with wet bar and shuffleboard
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Home theater room
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Laundry with three washer/dryer sets
First Floor
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Six kings with private baths
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Bedroom with two built-in pyramid bunks
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Bedroom with two built-in double beds
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Rec room with wet bar and pool table
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Outdoor sun deck
Second Floor
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Great room with ocean view accordion doors
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Kitchen with breakfast bar and butler's pantry
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Dining area
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Covered porch with outdoor seating
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Four kings with private baths
Third Floor
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Billiard room with poker table and wet bar
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Overlook reading lounge