Wilderness Adventure and Travel Programs for youth- Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah - a CampPage Summer Camp Guide

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Horizon Adventures Inc
Wilderness Adventure Program	Denver, Colorado
A private independent camp for young men and women ages 13 to 17. In addition to teaching technical skills, each course stresses backcountry safety, wilderness education environmental awareness and most of all, fun. All expedition equipment is provided. Participant to instructor ratio is 3:1 during technical sections and 5:1 all other times. Since 1985 Horizon Adventures has been providing backcountry adventures in the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Our 8-12 day courses offer activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and 14,000 ft. peak ascents.
E-mail: woody@horizonadventures.com, Website: www.horizonadventures.com, (303) 393-7297
Accredited by American Camp Association Established in 1985

Wilderness courses in Colorado and Wyoming for adventurous girls. The Girls' Wilderness Program offers courses that strengthen the courage, confidence and leadership skills of teen girls through outdoor skills, expressive arts and solid friendships, in a "girl-positive" environment.

Four- to 12-day courses include backpacking, rock climbing, hiking and expressive arts in Colorado and southern Wyoming. Mature female staff with safety focus. Tuition includes food, gear and clothing. Generous full and partial scholarships available. Ages 8-18. Courses run June-August.

The worldwide leader in adventure travel for 32 years! If you are interested in fun, community service, cultural and language immersion, adventure and travel then this is the camp for you. Zip-line through towering jungle trees, raft world class rivers, climb peaks, dive the Great Barrier Reef, hike the great wall of China, visit Machu Picchu or surf the warm blue waters of Hawaii!

AAVE has something for everyone, from beginner to expert! Our leaders are the best in the industry with over 80+ hours of backcountry first aid and extensive experience working with students. Their first priority is safety and the second is FUN! The goal of AAVE is to teach skills which will lead to a lifetime of exploration, friendship and enjoyment.

Nestled in California's scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, near majestic Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, River Way Ranch Camp has established itself over the last 41 years as one of the most premier residential summer camps in the country. Offering campers, ages 7-16, the chance of a lifetime, River Way strives to create an unforgettable experience in which campers become immersed in a fantastically supportive environment. With a highly trained staff bringing enthusiasm, energy and encouragement to every aspect of their stay, our campers break through their personal barriers as they branch out and try many of our 65 different activities.

Facilities at River Way set the standard for the camping industry, offering campers air-conditioned, resort-style accommodations. Utilizing activities such as waterskiing, waverunners, horseback riding, a high ropes challenge course, performing arts, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, paintball, geocaching, diva days mini-bikes, go carts, and white water rafting, counselors encourage campers to challenge themselves with new experiences, allowing them to discover hidden talents and increase their sense of accomplishment and self esteem. River Way consistently is viewed as a leader in the summer camp industry. For more information, please visit our web site or call us for a brochure and video.

Learn to sail a tall ship and learn marine science while exploring the Southern California Channel Islands. The program is designed to build minds and character through a live-a-board sailing experience aboard the 156' tall ship TOLE MOUR. One-week, two-week, and three-week cruises available; opens in July ending in August; ages 10-18

Activities include: Sail Training, Marine Biology, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Underwater Photography.

Nawa offers many unique summer programs. Are you looking for a program that combines summer school with adventure? Are you looking for a leadership program that will challenge you with activities like rafting or rock climbing? If you are a parent, perhaps you are searching for a quality self-development program or academic enrichment for your son or daughter.

Whether rafting down a river, hiking in the mountains, or conducting a simulated vertical rescue, our certified and trained staff works with every student helping each one feel the pride of being part of a successful and adventurous group. This individual attention is one of the reasons we attract many teenagers who have never had camping experience. Nawa's approach is simple. We teach in small steps so everyone can learn to master each skill before the group moves ahead. Academic instructors provide a hands-on education for each student, allowing them to work in an environment free of the traditional confines of classrooms. Imagine earning accredited coursework while hiking through Lassen National Park!

We focus on group activities that foster character building, leadership development, communication skills, personal and group responsibility and cohesive living. The blending of academics and outdoor adventure creates an experience unlike any other.

Unique combination of wilderness adventure and community service in SW USA and Costa Rica. Since 1984, Deer Hill's purpose has been to enhance an individual's appreciation of the natural world, teach the skills of living in the wilderness with minimum impact, promote stewardship of our Earth, and foster a tradition of service to our native lands and peoples.

Activities include rafting, canoeing, inflatable kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, leadership development, Spanish language immersion. Community service with Native Americans and Costa Rican villagers; conservation service with US Forest Service.

Adventure Experiences is seeking you! Are you seeking an Adventure Experience? Wilderness adventures, teambuilding opportunities, character building, leadership training, challenging, life-changing.... Since 1984, Adventure Experiences, Inc. has provided adventure programs for adults, teens, churches, families, corporate offices, educators and colleges. Our program is designed around your goals and your schedule. We are located at 10,000 feet above sea level in the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. The spectacular scenery of our back country base camp is the perfect site for your wilderness experience.

Activities include: Backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, inflatable kayaking, fly fishing, low and high challenge course, climbing tower, orienteering, adventure racing, day hikes, peak ascents, leave-no-trace ethics, mission oppotunities, and more.

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. 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 and whitewater rafting.

What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail? Raft down rapids? Climb a mountain? Rappel down a cliff? Mountain bike a world-class trail? Or something creative like improv, dance or art? At this small family-run camp you'll try new things, make friends and build confidence by gaining skills and conquering challenges you set for yourself!

A summer camp with the activities you've come to expect but with a focus on wilderness adventure: Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding, Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding, Backpacking, and more! Ages 8 - 17. Sessions from 1 - 8 weeks.

We have such confidence that your child will have fun, we guarantee it! That's right, if your child does not have fun, we'll refund your tuition. Visit our website for all the details. And reserve your space today, because space is limited!

Explore the exciting field of archaeology in the middle of the richest archaeological region in the United States while contributing to our research into Ancestral Pueblo (Anasazi) culture. Our one and three-week camps offer teens the chance to explore the full realm of archaeology from developing a research design, to excavating in the field with professional archaeologists, analyzing artifacts, and recording data in the laboratory. At our pithouse and pueblo learning centers, girls and boys can try their hand at spear-throwing with an atlatl, making fire without matches, making pottery, and playing traditional American Indian games. Friendships made at this camp can last a lifetime!

Have you always dreamed of seeing the real California? With us you can! Our one week and two week adventure tours camps expose teens to California's beaches, cities, lakes and mountains. Camp High Places offers teen the opportunity to experience California with teens their age from all over the world!

White Water Rafting, Gold Panning, Canoeing, Biking, Surfing, National Parks, Sightseeing, Famous Sites, San Francisco City Tours, Camping, Surfing, BBQ's, Yosemite, Sequoia, Campfires, and the experience of a lifetime, Teambuilding and FUN with other teenagers!

Family owned and operated since 1945. Located in a pine forest on Bass Lake near Yosemite National Park. Campers specifically like that they get to chose the activities they participate in. All campers live in small cabins. Activities include all of the traditional camp activites such as waterskiing, horseback riding, ropes course.

One, two, and four week sessions for boys and girls ages 7 to 16. Lakefront and mountain location offers waterskiing, Canoeing, horseback riding, backpacktrips to Yosemite, nightly campfires and much more. Small cabins and 60 years of tradition.

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 exploration of volcanoes and rainforests of Costa Rica, and the exciting Amazon River and Machu Picchu in Peru. Contact SOAR today to learn more about these exciting opportunities!

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 keepers, ride world-class rides and explore the great outdoors.

In addition to bringing campers close to our incredible animals, SeaWorld San Diego’s unique learning environment fosters exploration, inquiry, and self-discovery. Grades 4-12.

Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC) offers adventure programs for teenagers (ages 13 to 18) throughout the world. Students travel to the world's most spectacular locations and participate in activities such as sailing, SCUBA diving, backpacking, surfing, rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, cross-cultural exchange, and community service.

Trips range from 15 to 40 days. Trip destinations include the Western U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, British Columbia, Costa Rica, Australia, Fiji, Thailand, Peru, Ecuador, the Galapagos, Belize, Tahiti, New Zealand, the Caribbean, and Europe. No experience other than enthusiastic participation required.

Rock-N-Water is a Christian adventure camp in California for church youth groups, individuals, families, retreats, and summer camps. We use adventures like whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and backpacking to build team work and help youth realize God through adventures in His Creation.

Activities include: Whitewater Rafting, Outdoor Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Canyoneering, Team Challenges, White Water Inflatable Kayaking and more.

A private independent camp for young men and women ages 13 to 17. In addition to teaching technical skills, each course stresses backcountry safety, wilderness education environmental awareness and most of all, fun. All expedition equipment is provided. Participant to instructor ratio is 3:1 during technical sections and 5:1 all other times.

Since 1985 Horizon Adventures has been providing backcountry adventures in the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Our 8-12 day courses offer activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and 14,000 ft. peak ascents.