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White Water Learning Center Kayak Day Camp
Coed summer day camp
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 Camp season begins in May and ends in July. Sessions: Five 5-day sessions. Campers include: coed ages 9 to 14.
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Wellspring Adventure Camp, North Carolina
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Adventure Weight Loss Camp in North Carolina combines Wellspring's renowned weight loss approach with adventure and activity. With exciting outdoor activities such as climbing, rafting, camping, hiking, and swimming holes, as well as more traditional camp activities, Adventure Camp provides unparalleled weight loss.
From our camp tucked in the valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, campers leave for week-long adventures throughout the Carolinas and Tennessee. Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
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Buffalo Cove Outdoor Education Center
Wilderness adventure program
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.
Camp Arrowhead for Boys
Residential and Day Summer Camp for Boys
Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Camp Arrowhead is a Christian, high-adventure summer camp for boys ages 6-16.
Sessions range from one to seven weeks, and since 1937, generations of campers have experienced life-changing summers at Arrowhead.
We offer paintball, Frisbee golf, water skiing, archery, soccer, traditional blacksmithing, swimming, camping, fly-fishing, horseback riding, lacrosse, enameling, kayaking/paddling, basketball, zip-lining, woodworking, hiking, riflery, high ropes, spin-fishing, mountain biking, ceramics, canoeing, rock climbing, rocketry, ultimate frisbee, blobbing, and friendly tribal competitions. And we probably missed a few!!!
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Busch Gardens Adventure Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
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.
Deep Woods Camp
Wilderness adventure program for boysDeep 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.
Circle F Dude Ranch Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Circle F Dude Ranch Camp offers 10-day, 2 and 3 week residential summer camp sessions for boys & girls 6-16. We keep a 5 to 1 camper to counselor ratio with our counselors being at least 18 years old with one year of college.
Located on 500 acres in beautiful Central Florida. Emphasis on Horseback Riding (English and Western) with Rockwall/Zipline, Paintball, Skatepark, Guitar Lessons, Waterfront, Blob, Summit, and many, many more. We also offer family weekends, business retreats, and group getaways.
Camp Mondamin
Residential boys' summer camp
A traditional summer camp for boys on a mountain lake in NC, with a non-competitive wilderness focus. The emphasis is on water (canoeing and kayaking, sailing, and swimming), woods (hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking), tennis, and horses, and includes the opportunity for lots of wilderness trips.
Activities include canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and lots of trips.
Adventure Treks
Wilderness adventure program for Teens
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.
Camp Victory Wilderness Challenge
Residential boys' summer camp
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.
Camp High Rocks
Residential boys' summer camp
A small camp for 125 boys emphasizing outdoor adventure in a non-competitive atmosphere. Campers choose their own schedule and then build skills to increase self confidence. High Rocks is a place for fun and learning, for challenge and adventure, and for living in an environment that is geared to a camper's needs and interests. Aided by a well-trained staff we seek to teach and to inspire lasting skills and values. We offer ongoing opportunities for success, a freedom from inhibiting competitive pressure, and daily instruction in activities which promote rapid development of skills, an increased self-esteem, and a sense of community.
Activities include: Rock climbing, lake and whitewater canoeing, mountain biking, horseback, backpacking, and many more traditional camp activities. Our 1,000 acre facility adjoins a 6,000 acre state forest and is near Pisgah National Forest.
SeaWorld Orlando Adventure Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
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.
MoonDance Adventures
Wilderness Adventure ProgramMoondance is an adventure travel program offering teenagers a variety of carefully crafted experiential summer adventures both domestically and internationally. We design a hands on, learn by doing program for young people who want to see the world in unique and inspiring ways. Activities include backpacking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, mountaineering, fly fishing, surfing, SCUBA, sea kayaking, cultural immersion and community service.
We operate our programs in North Carolina, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, California, Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Spain, France and Tanzania. When new friends, radiant sunrises, shared accomplishments, and thrilling activities combine and intermingle, the result is indescribable. We call it the “Spirit of the Moondance.”
Camp John Knox
Residential coed summer campExplore, 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 Green Cove
Residential girls' summer camp
A traditional summer camp for girls on a mountain lake in NC, with a non-competitive wilderness focus. The emphasis is on water (canoeing and kayaking, sailing, and swimming), woods (hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking), tennis, and horses, and includes the opportunity for lots of wilderness trips.
Activities include canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and lots of trips.
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Camp Cheerio YMCA
Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions
Located high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina, YMCA Camp Cheerio is the ideal place for persons of all ages to enjoy a camping or retreat experience. Camp Cheerio offers many challenging programs, from summer resident (sleepover) and coed adventure camps. With over 20 activities to choose from there is something for everyone.
Founded in 1960 by the YMCA of High Point, North Carolina, Camp Cheerio seeks to provide campers with a sustained, creative, and educational experience in the out-of-doors. Through the use of natural surroundings, and under the Christian guidance of trained leadership, YMCA camping seeks to help campers achieve their fullest potential in terms of mental development, physical well-being, social growth, and spiritual awareness.
Traditional Camp: ages 7-15 (girls' and coed sessions); Adventure Camp: ages 10-17 (coed only)
Inside Out, Inc.
Outdoor Education Program
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!
Cheerio Adventures
Wilderness adventure program
Join us for an Adventure Camp experience like no other! Cheerio Adventures specializes in camp sessions from 3 days up to 14 days of unforgettable adventures. We are a Christian based adventure camp located in the mountains of SW Virginia along the New River. The camp is for boys and girls ages 10-17. All groups consist of 8-12 participants, to maximize the adventure experience and promote strong and long lasting friendships. Our focus on helping young people learn more about themselves, strengthen self-confidence, leadership, teamwork skills, is accomplished while challenging them in a safe and fun Christian setting. All equipment is provided.
Trips take place in NC, TN, VA and WV. Activities include rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, backpacking, caving, mountain biking, sailing, wind surfing and more.
Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp
Coed Adventure Camp
Nestled in the foothills of Eastern Tennessee, and literally a stones throw away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, SMAC takes advantage of the surrounding environment to provide boys and girls ages 8-18 exciting summer adventures. Adventures include: Back Country Hikes, Biking, Caving, Rappelling, Rock Climbing, Challenge Courses, Whitewater Rafting, Tubing, Horseback Riding, Overnight Canoe Trips, Overnight Backpacking Expeditions, and much, much more. We are even planning a 10-day Adventure Trip to Costa Rica!
Our small-camp atmosphere (never more than 40 campers) coupled with our 4:1 adult/camper ratio provide a safe, nurturing environment for campers to gain confidence, make life-long friends and have an unforgettable summer.
Mountain Adventure Guides
Coed Adventure Camp
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!
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School
Wilderness adventure program
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.
SOAR, Inc.
Wilderness adventure program
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.
Blue Star Camps
Residential coed summer camp
Blue Star is a sanctuary from the stresses of the "real world" where campers gain independence skills and self-esteem. Through the preceding six decades of rapid social change, Blue Star has continued to meet the essential developmental needs of children. Blue Star has been a thread consistently woven into the tapestry of the Jewish-American experience. We now welcome summer campers from thirty-five states as well as Europe, Israel, Central and South America.
Our professional instructors challenge campers to succeed in many skill areas while cabin counselors affirm that it is possible to live in peace, friendship and harmony.
Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide
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.
Black Mountain Expeditions
Wilderness adventure program
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.
White Water Learning Center Kayak Day Camp
Coed summer day camp
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 Camp season begins in May and ends in July. Sessions: Five 5-day sessions. Campers include: coed ages 9 to 14.
