Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22
USA and some international locations
Established in 1962
Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read more
Jameson Ranch Camp
Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-16
Glennville, California
Established in 1934
Connections are important. Jameson Ranch Camp knows that the most important things in life are friends, community and family. In today's world, it can be challenging to find reliable friends, role models to emulate, and inviting communities. At JRC, we understand the pressures facing youth and have created a space where kids can be kids and where positive relationships are cultivated. Our community is a safe and loving environment with ...read more
Astrocamp
Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-17
Idyllwild, California
Established in 1988
Celebrating 30 years of Excellence in Science and Adventure! Launch your own custom-made rocket at AstroCamp! Campers come each summer to make memories, have fun, and get hands-on science and astronomy training while participating in a variety of 60+ summer activities! Whether it's building and launching rockets or crashing a cosmic lander, campers are surrounded with experiential mountain adventure.
At this ACA Accredited, ...read more
Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22
USA and some international locations
Established in 1962
Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read more
Adventure Treks
Wilderness adventure program for Teens
Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, California, & Wyoming
Established in 1993
Adventure Treks is a leader in operating incredibly fun, community-focused, and growth-oriented outdoor adventure camps for teenagers. We've earned a reputation as one of the most professional organizations in the industry, and we've created memorable and life-changing outdoor experiences for more than 20,000 students across the world.
But Adventure Treks is more than just a summer camp for teens. Our adventure programs ...read more
Amplify Sleep Away Camp
Girls Residential Camp, ages 8-18
Ojai, CA
Established in 2012
Experience a fun-filled summer of sleep away or day camp with Amplify—an award-winning and American Camp Association Accredited music and arts program for girls! Nestled in the Topa Topa Mountains of Ojai, CA, just 1.5 hours from the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Amplify beckons campers from across the U.S. and around the world.
Our affordable 2-week sessions, extendable up to 8 weeks, offer a transformative journey for campers ...read more
Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp
Coed residential camp, ages 7-15
Portola, California
Established in 1926
Founded in 1926 by Mom and Pop Walton, Walton's Grizzly Lodge is currently under the guidance of fourth generation owners and directors. We believe in providing a structured program for children that emphasizes a feeling of fun, family, friendship and belonging and encourages active participation in a variety of experiences. Our private lake is ideal for water skiing, wake boarding, stand up paddle boarding, sailing, fishing and swimming. ...read more
YMCA Camp Marston
Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-17
Julian, Southern California
Established in 1921
Are you ready for positive, life-changing experiences in the outdoors? Look no further than YMCA Overnight Camps of San Diego. With three unique overnight camps across the San Diego region. combine the fun your children want with the growth experiences they need.
Set in the mountains of Julian, CA, YMCA Camp Marston is the oldest summer camp in San Diego County. For over 100 years Camp Marston has been a San Diego favorite for thousands ...read more
Alpengirl Adventure Camp
Wilderness adventure programs for girls
Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon
Established in 1998
Girl Powered Outdoor Teen Adventure Camp! 1-2 week overnight summer adventure camp programs for pre teen and teen girls ages 11-16 in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state. Our girls camps offer multi-adventure activities such as backpacking, horseback riding, surfing, rock climbing, sea kayaking and whitewater rafting matched with tent-camping, delicious healthy camp cooking and menu, and yoga. Specialty girls adventure camps include:
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Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch
Residential coed summer camp, ages 8-16
Hayfork, California
Established in 1930
Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a residential summer camp for kids ages 8-16. Our mission is to provide an outdoor camp experience where children have daily opportunities to have fun, develop friendships, challenge themselves, learn new skills, and gain a sense of community. Campers choose freely from activities that range from horseback riding, animal care, gardening, crafting, ceramics, and woodworking to backpacking trips, campfires, singing, ...read more
Summer Camp at SOAR
Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-22
North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, and California
Established in 1977
SOAR offers high adventure summer camps designed specifically for youth and young adults between the ages of 8 and 25 diagnosed with ADHD and LD. Each of our summer camp programs promotes making friends, increasing self-confidence, and developing life skills. Created in 1977 by an adult with learning disabilities, SOAR provides fun and successful experiences so that participants may gain greater awareness of their own strengths and improve self-esteem ...read more
NRA Whittington Adventure Camp
Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 13-17
Raton, New Mexico
Established in 1988
How would you like to experience some of the wildest country left in the West, learning to hunt, shoot, camp, and sharpen your outdoor skills? This is exactly what the NRA Whittington Adventure Camp offers; a chance for young men and women to learn about firearms and experience the thrill of tracking and stalking big game, all under the guidance of the most skilled firearms instructors and outdoor specialists in the nation. There is no summer ...read more
Jam Camp West
Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-16
Oakland, CA
Established in 2007
Jam Camp West is a 7-day music, dance and vocal program for 9-16 year olds of all skill levels and backgrounds held in the stunning redwoods of Loma Mar, No. Ca, just one hour south of San Francisco.
At Jam Camp, campers choose among 20 workshops each day in instrumental ensembles for beginners through advanced players (taught by ear), improvisation, different styles of vocals and dance (hip-hop and jazz), steel drum, spoken word, ...read more