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SOAR, Inc.
Wilderness adventure program	Programs in the Florida Keys; the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; the California Coast; the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming
For over 30 years, SOAR has provided multi-length, adventure programs for youth diagnosed with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Recognizing the outdoors provides an ideal classroom where relevant learning can occur and life skills can be taught, emphasis is placed on developing self-confidence, social skills, and problem solving techniques. Courses are co-ed, and are developed for youth ages 8 - 18 with average or above average intelligence and physical aptitude. Staff to student ratio is low, and instructors are hired for qualities of maturity and caring, enabling them to relate to students and enhance their adventure experience. Activities vary by location and range from snorkeling and kayaking in the Florida Keys; backpacking, and whitewater rafting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; surfing and sea kayaking along the California Coast; and horsepacking and fishing in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming and much more. Specialty courses include a trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, learning to whitewater kayak and even participating in a western rodeo! New programs incude a Northern California Expedition and a traditional camp model in sunny Florida.
E-mail: admissions@soarnc.org, Website: www.soarnc.org, (828) 456-3435
Accredited by the American Camp Association Established in 1977

A hands-on, behind-the-scenes residential camp experience at Busch Gardens. Campers will have up-close interactions with animals, spend time with animal trainers and veterinarians, ride world-class coasters and explore the great outdoors.

Live, work and play behind the scenes at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Feeding giraffes, caring for endangered species, spending time with veterinarians and riding world-class coasters are just some of the experiences we offer. Grades 4 to college.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to a unique experience that promotes the healthy growth of individuals through a greater sense of self and community. We teach through fun and meaningful experiences that bring you closer to yourself, your friends and the land around you. We serve home cooked, healthy, family style meals created from mostly organic and local foods. We focus on complete nourishment of the body, mind and spirit. Our camper to staff ratio of 3:1 - combined with the experience, training and dedication of our wonderful staff - ensures the highest quality instruction, attention and safety.

We offer Experiential Education in the lessons of the Southern Appalachian Mountains including, but not limited to: traditional earth skills, woodslore, woodworking, archery, backpacking, low impact camping and river canoeing. Two week sessions. Ages 12 - 17.

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.

Traditional camp activities as well as many adventure experiences in backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, caving, whitewater rating, and many more. Camp season opens in June and ends in August. Sessions: one, two, three, and four weeks. Ages 8 to 18.

A coed residential program for teens aged 14-18, blending ambitious construction-based and other community service work, cross-cultural immersion and adventurous exploration. Groups of up to 25 students and 6 staff live in the heart of host communities. Service work comprises roughly 60% of the program time; at most sites we work alongside local carpenters and masons. Intercultural activities and recreation are planned into program days. Adventure and exploration opportunities vary depending on the program site, but may include scuba diving, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, sailing, etc.

Each VISIONS program has a central construction project as well as other service opportunities such as work with young children, environmental or agricultural projects, renovation of homes and buildings, mural design and painting, internships with artisans, farmers, fishermen, micro-businesses, grassroots social development organizations. VISIONS offers programs in Alaska and Montana native villages, coastal Mississippi, Costa Rica, Peru, Nicaragua, Ecudador/Galapagos Islands, and the Caribbean islands of Dominica, Guadeloupe, Dominican Republic, the British Virgin Islands, and Vietnam. Some sites are Spanish or French language immersion.

A Christian based adventure program located on the New River in SW Virginia. Maximum age range per group is 3 years. All trips are small groups of 8-12 participants. Our focus is on helping young people learn more about themselves, improve self-confidence, learn leadership, teamwork skills, have fun, and challenge themselves. All equipment provided.

Adventure tripping program for boys and girls ages 10-17, and families. Activities include rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, backpacking, caving, mountain biking, sailing, wind surfing and more. One week, two week, three day and ten day programs.

Deep Woods Camp provides a range of wilderness experiences for boys as an entire program. Small enrollment - 28 campers in each session - allows for individual attention.

All campers participate in hiking, backpacking, whitewater canoeing and rafting, rock climbing and mountain biking.

Inside Out, an experiential educational organization, offers all ages challenging outdoor learning opportunities. Experiences illustrate powerful life lessons, and encourage participants to become a dynamic part of a high functioning community group.

Curriculum, teambuilding and high adventure activities for school communities and classes. Group effectiveness, communication and adventure activities for adult groups. Travel/ Adventure expeditions for all ages, with an organized group of eight or more. STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! LEARN!

Black Mountain Expeditions provides wilderness and international expeditions that are purpose-filled, character-shaping and committed to the growth of high school-aged young adults. Remarkable adventures with exceptional Christian leadership.

We offer expeditions to the Pacific Northwest in WA, the High Sierras, in CA, the NC high country and a Bolivian Mission and mountaineering expedition. Backpacking - Rock Climbing - Paddling - Mountaineering - Service - Travel.

Join other teenagers from all over the U.S. for fun and exciting summer adventures in western North America's amazing wilderness. Besides an amazing amount of fun, you'll see incredible scenery, experience the benefits of being a member of a close community, learn many new outdoor skills, become a stronger leader, and gain self-confidence.

Exciting 16 - 28 day wilderness adventures for 13 - 18 year olds in Washington, Oregon, California, Canada, Montana, Alaska, North Carolina & New Hampshire. A 1:4 instructor:student ratio with a focus on community and growth. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, canoeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and whitewater rafting.

Outward Bound, a national nonprofit organization, offers over 500 adventure-based courses - year round - serving adults, teens and youth (ages 12+). Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, sailing, dogsledding, canoeing and rafting in some of the most untouched wilderness areas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership and responsibility to both team and the environment. Courses range in length from 4 days to three months in length. Scholarships are available.

Since 1962, over 500,000 students have returned from an Outward Bound experience with a deeper knowledge of themselves and the world in which we live.

Explore, discover, and learn at Camp John Knox. Our hands-on program combines the fun of camp in a nurturing Christian environment with a focus on relationships and a respect for the world around us. Net fish and learn about biodiversity, hold "Monty" the python in our nature center, sleep in and stay up late at Night Owl Camp, ride the waves in canoe down a river, or push your comfort zone on our high ropes course; there is something for everyone.

Camp John Knox is a coed, residential Christian camp established in 1960 approx. 45 minutes west of Knoxville, TN. We offer sessions for kids ages 4-18. Campers enjoy a traditional camp setting of 143 acres of rolling hills and 4 miles of shoreline on the beautiful Tennessee River and an array of traditional and unique program activities. Our year-round camp is also home to the River Ridge Environmental Education Program. The summer camp program at Camp John Knox provides a safe, fun environment for campers of all ages to grow in faith, develop a positive self-image, and create relationships that last forever. Summer Camp ROCKS at Camp John Knox!

Camp Victory Wilderness Challenge is a 3 week short-term, intense, rehabilitative program designed to help strong-willed boys ages 7-16 overcome learning difficulties and behavioral habits that contribute to a path of self-destruction. Conducted during the summer months, it will teach boys how to respect authority and trust others while building on their own personal strengths. Each boy will have the opportunity to: Work cooperatively in a small group; Use higher-level thinking skills to solve real-life problems; Receive individualized instruction and non- therapeutic counseling services.

Camp Victory Wilderness Challenge is a Military based wilderness style survival camp that brings young men back to the basics and teaches them the importance of teamwork. Thus, it is operated in a wilderness setting with minimal conveniences, which serves to maximize opportunities to search one's heart and learn purpose for life. Campers are challenged to build their own shelters, prepare their own food, and participate in physical and mental competitions. Boys who participate in CVWC 3 week program will learn map and land navigation, survival, water and food procurement, shelters, field first aid and firecraft as well as be involved in classic traditional Military classes such as Close Order Drills and Physical Readiness Training.

Mountain Adventure Guides provides 7 and 13 day coed adventure camps for ages 12-17. Program emphasis is on learning outdoor skills, making new friends and having fun. Each day campers will experience different adventure based activities, followed by camping in tents or tarps in a scenic mountain setting.

Depending on the program you choose, activities offered include whitewater rafting, backpacking, rock climbing and caving. Activities are age appropriate and include comprehensive instruction. No experience is necessary and MAG provides all major gear. Just bring a good attitude and willingness to spend time having fun outdoors trying new things!

Our Rock Climbing Camps offer extremely small group "pro camps" with an absolute maximum group size of 8 for teens that wish to take their climbing to the next level. Our climbing camps are 6-12 days long for 13-17 year olds. We are located in Pisgah National Forest and we are the Southeast's only AMGA Accredited Summer Camp Climbing Program.

Our Camps curriculum includes; equipment, techniques and most importantly safety skills of climbing. We trad climb single and multipitch, boulder and aid climb! We are deeply rooted in the Leave No Trace, ethics of climbing and the wilderness so we cover these skills as a core component of the camp.

A hands-on, behind-the-scenes residential camp experience at SeaWorld. Campers will have up-close interactions with animals, spend time with animal trainers and veterinarians, ride world-class rides and explore the great outdoors.

Live, work and play behind the scenes at SeaWorld Orlando. Sleeping next to sharks, swimming with dolphins, spending time with animal trainers and riding world-class rides are just some of the experiences we offer. Grades 5 to college.

A fun-filled and challenging experience in a natural environment. Campers spend 2 days at Allatoona Lake learning basic skills before paddling 3 days on scenic class I-II rivers. ACA-certified staff-- 1:5 ratio max. Safety emphasized. Equipment & transportation provided. No experience required.

Whitewater Kayaking Day Camp season begins in May and ends in July. Sessions: Five 5-day sessions. Campers include: coed ages 9 to 14.

For over 30 years, SOAR has provided multi-length, adventure programs for youth diagnosed with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Recognizing the outdoors provides an ideal classroom where relevant learning can occur and life skills can be taught, emphasis is placed on developing self-confidence, social skills, and problem solving techniques. Courses are co-ed, and are developed for youth ages 8 - 18 with average or above average intelligence and physical aptitude. Staff to student ratio is low, and instructors are hired for qualities of maturity and caring, enabling them to relate to students and enhance their adventure experience.

Activities vary by location and range from snorkeling and kayaking in the Florida Keys; backpacking, and whitewater rafting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; surfing and sea kayaking along the California Coast; and horsepacking and fishing in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming and much more. Specialty courses include a trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, learning to whitewater kayak and even participating in a western rodeo! New programs incude a Northern California Expedition and a traditional camp model in sunny Florida.

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