Where Wilderness Happens
Louvegas, Ontario.
UNCLAIMED PRIZE
Teen Halloween Campout Challenge – Team Registration
Each crew must have 4 members: one age 13, one 14, one 15, and one 16 on the event start date (see Official Rules below).
$1000USD winner take all.
• $40CAD team registration fee • 4 participants per team • Ages 13–16 • Weekend wilderness campout • Prize package for the winning team
Sponsors Wanted – Help support the winning team’s prize package for the Teen Halloween Campout Challenge.
UNCLAIMED PRIZE
Official Rules (Must Read Before Registering).
Worldwide Teen Halloween Campout Challenge Rules
Challenge Dates Thru Oct. 30, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026
All participants must be in attendance, in school the entire day of the ASAP start after school is let out Oct. 30, 2026.
The Challenge will involve a mandatory "canoe" element. (no boats)
All participants will have parent or guardian written approval to participate.
All participants will be holders of an official certificate to operate small water vessels. license/certificate # due with registration.
All participants will be of the age 13 to 16 years old at time of launch October 30, 2026. (this will be strictly enforced)
All teams will consist of 4 teens, 1 teen from each age group.
Every crew must have an adult driver (21+) on standby. The base camp driver is responsible for drop off, monitoring local weather/emergency comms, and handling pickup.
Base camp driver must file an official trip plan (specifying entry point, planned campsite location, and exit time) with local park rangers, MNR, or regional authorities prior to launch.
If a team taps out early they loose their internet vote and entry fee.
Exactly 40 self selected items per 4 person crew (10 items per member)
zero count items
PFD's canoes, paddles, required boater safety equipment
PFD's MUST BE WORN ON THE WATER
media capture gear, any video, camera, drone, recording device, phones, clothes on body, or medical device, first aid kit.
prohibited items
generators, power tools, chainsaw euipment, outboard motors or electric trolling motors, pre assembled tents or commercial pop up shelters, (tarp shelter setups contstructed with cordage are permitted) firearms or pyrotechnic gear
Base camp drivers inspect and verify the 40-item count on video prior to launch.
Halloween Weekend: Start, ASAP October 30, 2026 - End, November 1, 2026 5:00pm est (it will vary)
Zero live social media posting during the competition. Cellular devices are for emergency comms and local video capture.
Deadline for video submission: November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm est.
crews upload raw footage of their camp set up, thermal management, and daily woodcraft
.
THE RUBRIC IS SEALED
We aren't giving you a cheat sheet. the exact 100 point judging rubric will remain CLASSIFIED until all crews exit the bush on November 1, 2026 and submit their raw footage to the vault.
Don't pack to stay warm, stay safe and execute real woodcraft with your 40 items.
The Rubric gets unsealed when the December Global Public Vote opens.
Remember pack out what you pack in, your site should be cleaner when you leave than when you got there.
Each crew must have 4 members: one age 13, one 14, one 15, and one 16 on the event start date (see Official Rules).
UNCLAIMED PRIZE
Confirmed Teams
The photos showcased below represent the official crews who have successfully completed their registration and payment for the 2026 Challenge.
Our Favorite Gear & Survival Resources
Check out our top picks for wilderness readiness:
• https://chutescoulonge.ca/en/coulonge-falls-park/
• https://natural-resources.canada.ca/
• https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-natural-resources-and-forestry
• HOME | Ice Fishing Outfitters- Georgina Island
• GTA Exotics - Toronto Exotic Car & Supercar Experiences, Rentals, & Tours
• https://mapcarta.com/24231002
• Grant's Creek Provincial Park
Where Wilderness Happens
Louvegas, Ontario.
Teen Halloween Campout Challenge – Team Registration
Each crew must have 4 members: one age 13, one 14, one 15, and one 16 on the event start date (see Official Rules below).
$1000USD winner take all.
• $40CAD team registration fee • 4 participants per team • Ages 13–16 • Weekend wilderness campout • Prize package for the winning team
Sponsors Wanted – Help support the winning team’s prize package for the Teen Halloween Campout Challenge.
Official Rules (Must Read Before Registering).
Worldwide Teen Halloween Campout Challenge Rules
Challenge Dates Thru Oct. 30, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026
All participants must be in attendance, in school the entire day of the ASAP start after school is let out Oct. 30, 2026.
The Challenge will involve a mandatory "canoe" element. (no boats)
All participants will have parent or guardian written approval to participate.
All participants will be holders of an official certificate to operate small water vessels. license/certificate # due with registration.
All participants will be of the age 13 to 16 years old at time of launch October 30, 2026. (this will be strictly enforced)
All teams will consist of 4 teens, 1 teen from each age group.
Every crew must have an adult driver (21+) on standby. The base camp driver is responsible for drop off, monitoring local weather/emergency comms, and handling pickup.
Base camp driver must file an official trip plan (specifying entry point, planned campsite location, and exit time) with local park rangers, MNR, or regional authorities prior to launch.
If a team taps out early they loose their internet vote and entry fee.
Exactly 40 self selected items per 4 person crew (10 items per member)
zero count items
PFD's canoes, paddles, required boater safety equipment
PFD's MUST BE WORN ON THE WATER
media capture gear, any video, camera, drone, recording device, phones, clothes on body, or medical device, first aid kit.
prohibited items
generators, power tools, chainsaw euipment, outboard motors or electric trolling motors, pre assembled tents or commercial pop up shelters, (tarp shelter setups contstructed with cordage are permitted) firearms or pyrotechnic gear
Base camp drivers inspect and verify the 40-item count on video prior to launch.
Halloween Weekend: Start, ASAP October 30, 2026 - End, November 1, 2026 5:00pm est (it will vary)
Zero live social media posting during the competition. Cellular devices are for emergency comms and local video capture.
Deadline for video submission: November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm est.
crews upload raw footage of their camp set up, thermal management, and daily woodcraft
.
THE RUBRIC IS SEALED
We aren't giving you a cheat sheet. the exact 100 point judging rubric will remain CLASSIFIED until all crews exit the bush on November 1, 2026 and submit their raw footage to the vault.
Don't pack to stay warm, stay safe and execute real woodcraft with your 40 items.
The Rubric gets unsealed when the December Global Public Vote opens.
Remember pack out what you pack in, your site should be cleaner when you leave than when you got there.
Each crew must have 4 members: one age 13, one 14, one 15, and one 16 on the event start date (see Official Rules).
Confirmed Teams
The photos showcased below represent the official crews who have successfully completed their registration and payment for the 2026 Challenge.
Our Favorite Gear & Survival Resources
Check out our top picks for wilderness readiness:
• https://chutescoulonge.ca/en/coulonge-falls-park/
• https://natural-resources.canada.ca/
• https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-natural-resources-and-forestry
• HOME | Ice Fishing Outfitters- Georgina Island
• GTA Exotics - Toronto Exotic Car & Supercar Experiences, Rentals, & Tours
• https://mapcarta.com/24231002
• Grant's Creek Provincial Park