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Backpacking Summer
Camps & Backpacking Summer Programs for Kids & Teens |
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Girls' Wilderness Program
CO & WY |
Wilderness-based courses
specifically created for girls age 8 -18. Have a blast
backpacking, rock climbing, learning outdoor skills and
expressive arts in a fun, “girl-positive” program designed
to build confidence, leadership skills and solid
friendships. |
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Global Works
International |
Every Global Works program offers
Community Service, Cultural Exchange, and Adventure
Activities. Many of our programs have Language Learning and
Homestays in Spanish or French. |
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GO Adventure!
Western US
& International |
San Francisco Magazine recognized GO
Adventure in their "Best of the Bay" issue, July 2007. GO
Adventure leads affordable 1, 2 & 3 week excursions for
individuals, classes and groups year round. 90% OF OUR MENU
IS ORGANIC & GEAR LOAN IS FREE. |
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Hante Wilderness
School
US and International
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"I went away and learned."
Hantes provide students with experiences in challenging outdoor skills:
rock climbing, whitewater paddling, wilderness trekking, plus international travel.
Gain new skills and self-confidence while forming strong friendships. |
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Horizon
Adventures
Colorado
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Since
1985 Horizon Adventures has been providing
backcountry adventures in the majestic Rocky Mountains of
Colorado. Our 6-12 day courses offer activities such as
rock climbing, mtn. biking, whitewater rafting and
14,000ft peak ascents. |
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International Doorways
International |
Our goal at International Doorways is to
help guide students as they develop stronger characters,
minds, hearts and bodies while participating in rugged,
exciting and challenging international adventures. |
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Jumonville
Pennsylvania, USA
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We've been offering week long adventure camps in a beautiful mountaintop Christian camp setting for over
30 years. Experience the Jumonville
difference! |
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Kroka
Expedition
Eastern US, Canada & Ecuador
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Kroka Expeditions is a school dedicated
to assisting young people in developing a sense of
character, place and responsibility. All our programs offer
state of the art instruction for beginner, intermediate
and/or advanced levels. |
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Longacre
Expeditions
US and International
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ACA accredited adventure travel in world-class settings. Programs emphasize age-appropriate challenge, confidence building, group living skills, effective communication, and fun. |
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Mountain Adventure Guides
TN and NC |
Join MAG for summer adventure in the Blue
Ridge Mountains of NC/TN. Make new friends and learn outdoor
skills: rafting, backpacking, caving, climbing, and biking. |
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Navajo Trails
Adventure Camp
Utah
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Navajo Trails provides a program for campers to create their own unique summer experience. Participants choose their weekly growth promoting adventures and return to the ranch for weekend group activities. |
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North Carolina
Outward Bound
Eastern U.S. and International
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Join North Carolina Outward Bound for the ultimate summer experience. Explore the wilderness, build solid technical outdoor skills, make new friends, challenge yourself and gain valuable leadership skills. |
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Off the
chART Travel Western Samoa |
Live on beaches of the south pacific.
Experience culture, create art and live adventure. Take a PADI
Scuba certification class, camp by volcanic crater lakes ... |
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Outpost
Wilderness Adventures
US and
International
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Quality
small group adventure specialty camps and expeditions
geared to motivated teenagers. High level instruction,
professional guides and amazing locations add up to the
state of the art in adventure skill development. |
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Outward
Bound Wilderness
US and International
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Outward
Bound, a national nonprofit organization, offers over 500,
adventure-based, wilderness courses – year round –
serving adults, teens and youth (ages 12+). |
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Poulter
Colorado Camps
Colorado & Utah
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Superb
resident camp with wilderness excursions and exciting
travel adventures. Individual choices with focus on
positive group development. Challenging and
rewarding summer fun! |
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Roaring Brook Camp
for Boys Vermont |
This camp is devoted to teaching outdoor
skills, Vermont crafts and conducting wilderness expeditions
by backpack and canoe. The ideal setting for boys who wish
to experience a fun and exciting outdoor adventure. |
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Rockbrook
Camp for Girls
North Carolina
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A
traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering
horseback riding, outdoor adventure, crafts and more.
Established in 1921, ACA accredited. |
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Sage
Outdoor Learning
Wyoming
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Earn
college credit - Grow personally - Develop youth
leadership skills with Franklin Covey’s “7 Habits” -
Experience outdoor adventure in the Yellowstone region. |
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Sanborn
Western Camps
Colorado
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Since 1948, Sanborn Western Camps have been offering exciting outdoor adventures, caring and experienced leadership and excellent facilities in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. |
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Shaffer's High Sierra Camp
California
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Kids thrive in this camp's noncompetitive, team-oriented wilderness adventure program, nestled on the North Yuba River and next to 70+ lakes and miles of trails. |
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Smoky
Mountain Adventure Camp
Tennessee
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Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp is a summer
camp experience for outdoor enthusiasts with a sense of
adventure. We are not your ordinary summer camp. We operate
as an adventure outpost and provide our campers the
opportunity to experience summer adventure activities in a
safe and exciting environment nestled in the foothills of
Tennessee. |
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The
Road Less Traveled
US and International
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The Road Less Traveled is
an ACA accredited camp that offers wilderness adventure,
community service and global perspectives programs in the
most spectacular areas of the world. |
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Trailmark Expeditions United States
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Adventure Travel and Community
Service programs for campers age 11-17. Co-ed groups travel and
work cooperatively for 7-21 days while participating in a
variety of adventure activities and community service projects.
Personal growth and development emphasized. Come join us for a
summer of significance! |
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Wilderness
Adventure at Eagle Landing
U.S. and
International
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New for 2008...Receive College Credit
for participating on any of our trips if you are 15
years or older... ACA Accredited Adventure Programs from
ages 8 to 17. Multi-activity trips, coed groups of 12,
VA, WV, NC, AK, PR, Panama, and Vietnam. |
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Wilderness
Ventures
US and International
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For
over 30
years, Wilderness Ventures has been introducing young
adults to exciting outdoor expeditions in the Northern
Rockies, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, South
America and Europe. |
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Wildwood
Eastern US
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Venture Out! Wildwood's
wilderness treks & expeditions guide teens entering grades 9-12
to some of the most strikingly beautiful and majestic sites in New
England. |
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Williwaw
Adventures
United States
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Unique Expeditions
exploring Maine and the Pacific Northwest. Small group
size, motivated participants, outstanding leaders.
Activities include backcountry travel, sea kayaking,
rafting & sailing. |
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AAVE Teen Adventures
US and International
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Since
1976! Teenage summer adventure travel. Alaska, Europe,
Colorado, Australia, Costa Rica, Hawaii and more. Beginner
through expert. Awesome, motivated teenagers + amazing
leaders = AAVE. |
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AYF
Miniwanca
Michigan & New
Hampshire
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For
80 years, Camp Miniwanca has been challenging young people
to grow through its traditional summer camp programs and its
Four Trails wilderness adventure trips. Our experiences
inspire youth to achieve their personal best, gain
confidence, and build healthy relationships. |
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Academic
Treks
International
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Academic
Treks programs blend hands-on learning, community service
and international adventure travel. Study marine science,
language or cultural studies and earn community service and
college credits. |
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Adirondack Camp
New York |
Located amid the crystal
clear waters of Lake George, Adirondack is four camps in
one! Create your own personalized activity schedule on
the Waterfront, Land, Arts and Wilderness.
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Adirondack
Woodcraft Camps
New York
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Dedicated
to providing a traditional camp experience with an
emphasis on wilderness tripping in a safe secure
environment. |
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Adventure
Camp - Sargent Center for Outdoor Education
Eastern US & Canada |
Summer adventure! All campers, whether
enrolled in on-site programs or off-site trips, take part in
outdoor skills training, sports, crafts, community
activities, waterfront fun, and special all-camp events at
Sargent Center. |
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Adventure
Treks
US and Canada
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Join other
teenagers from all over the U.S. for two, three and four
week Adventures in Western North American wilderness.
Besides an amazing amount of fun, you'll experience the
benefit of being in a close community, you'll see incredible
scenery, learn many new outdoor skills, become a stronger
leader and gain self-confidence. |
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Adventurequest
Western
US |
Adventurequest is an exciting outdoor
adventure camp in Big Sky, Montana. Explore Yellowstone and
Grand Teton National Parks on an incredible journey through
the heart of the northern Rockies. |
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Adventures
Cross-Country
US and International
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ARCC
offers adventure trips in various outdoor settings in 16
countries and 8 western states. Trips are 15-40 days long
and focus on leadership, team-building and having fun! |
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Appalachian
Mt. Club's Teen Wilderness Adventures
ME and NH
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Explore northern New England on 5-28 day wilderness trips. Hike, paddle, climb, and bike in small groups while developing new friendships and learning new skills. |
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Broadreach
International
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Broadreach
offers summer adventures for teenagers with scuba, sailing, marine biology
and wilderness programs all over the world. No experience is required.
School credit available. |
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Camp Anokijig
Wisconsin and Canada
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Camp Anokijig is a residential camp that offers Adventure
Trips for teens to destinations in Canada and
throughout Wisconsin. Rock climbing, whitewater,
backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, camping. Making new friends
for a lifetime! |
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Camp
Green Cove for Girls
North Carolina
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Non-competitive,
individually focused outdoor camps. We teach life-long skills in a
wilderness environment. 3-1 camper/counselor ratio. Since
1945. Join us! |
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Camp
High Rocks
North Carolina
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High Rocks is a small
traditional camp for boys focusing on adventure activities
in a non-competitive setting, founded in 1958. Activities
include rock climbing, whitewater canoeing & kayaking,
backpacking, mountain biking, horseback & many more. |
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Camp
Kadalea & Camp Chosatonga
North Carolina
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Awesome experience! - Wholesome, dedicated staff help develop many activity skills! Not a 1-week revolving door – long enough to build deep and lifelong friendships-Christian ideals. |
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YMCA Camp Mason
New
Jersey
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With a unique blend of
traditional and adventure summer camp, YMCA Camp
Mason is a fun, welcoming environment for kids ages
7 to 16. We offer a wide variety of adventure trips
lasting from 1 to 13 days. |
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Camp
Merrowvista
Eastern US and
Canada
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Merrowvista
is a place to discover the best in yourself and
others. We strive to create a community based on
respect for self, others, and the world around us. |
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Camp
Mondamin for Boys
North Carolina, USA
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Non-competitive,
individually focused outdoor camps. We teach life-long skills in a
wilderness environment. 3-1 camper/counselor ratio. Since
1922. Join us! |
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Camp
Voyageur
Minnesota and Canada
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Boys camp on the edge of the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, we offer a full
in-camp sports and activities program plus extended canoeing and hiking trips in the adjacent wilderness. |
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Camp
Walden
Ontario
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Walden
is a traditional co-ed overnight camp located in Ontario.
Set on 750 acres, campers make life-long friends, and
lasting memories while participating in a variety of land
and water activities. |
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Cheerio
Adventures
NC, VA, WV, TN
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A Christian high adventure and tripping program for young people 10 to 16. All equipment is provided. Single and multiple adventure treks available. |
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Cheley
Colorado Camps
Colorado
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Families
choose Cheley because they know they can expect an
experience of exceptional richness, quality and
consistency in a community that celebrates the individual
interests and needs of each participant. |
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Colorado
Youth Program Teen Adventure Camp
Colorado
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Colorado
Youth Programs Teen Adventure Camp offers small group
sizes, professional staff and a beautiful Rocky Mountain
setting. Spend 10 days team-building, backpacking and
rafting! |
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Costa
Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School
Central America
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Costa
Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School provides high-quality
Outward Bound courses with surfing, kayaking, rafting,
sailing, hiking, climbing elements, and more! |
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Deer
Hill Expeditions
US and International
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Deer Hill offers wilderness and community
service adventures for teens. Expeditions in the southwest
U.S. and Costa Rica include backpacking, whitewater rafting,
canoeing, rock climbing, biking, surfing, and Spanish
language immersion. Since 1984. |