Veterans’ Camp at Perre Marquette – TRR Central Region & Team Red, White, & Blue
Join Memorial Day Weekend for camaraderie and challenge, camping, hiking, kayaking, and more. We will have games, prizes, and raffles, which will include limited horseback riding.
Free for Veterans with a refundable registration fee. Non-refundable for any non-Veteran companions, including children over 10. $50 per person due at registration.
Open to all skill levels. We will have lake paddles, which will be relaxing and an excellent introduction to paddling. We will also have moving water river kayaking. We will have experienced kayakers from Team River Runner (TRR), Mississippi River Water Trail Association (MRWTA), the Alpine Shop, St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (SLCKC), and the Missouri Whitewater Association (MWA). We will have a finite number of kayaks and gear (life jackets, paddles), so requests are first-come. Please bring your own paddling gear if you have some.
Pere Marquette is offering us free camping at the group site. Cabins and a room in the lodge are available to rent (arrange that on your own). Simple meals will be provided.
Link here for more info and to register. Pere Marquette Veterans’ Camp Flier.
Volunteers needed! Will need people to act as greeters, meal leaders, managers on duty for different activities (eg, for those who do not want to hike or paddle), moving boats for those who cannot, other activities, eg: lead yoga / meditation / thai chi/ stretching / lawn games / evening bonfire, break down, and/or other things. Let us know when you would be available and how you might like to help. THANK YOU!
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Participants in TRR events need to electronically sign a 2026 National TRR Waiver. See TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy.
Team River Runner Mission: To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!
