Adventure Treks

Wilderness adventure program for Teens

Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, & NC

Established in 1978

Ever climbed a snow covered volcano? Slept under a starry sky on a wilderness beach or rafted a crazy fun whitewater river? Here is your chance! At Adventure Treks this is just a snapshot of your best summer ever. You will see incredible scenery, make great friends from across the country, laugh more than you ever thought possible, and become a better leader. A recent study shows Adventure Treks will improve the 21st century life skills you will ...read moreneed for future success.

Temporarily escape the digital age. 12 - 18 year olds can visit exciting destinations on the West Coast, British Columbia, Colorado, Utah, Alaska, New England and the Southeast. Give us just two or three weeks and you will see benefits and make friendships that will last the rest of your life.

Northwaters Wilderness Programs

Girls and Coed Wilderness Adventure Program, ages 11-17

Temagami, Ontario

Established in 1971

Our backcountry canoe trips take us through some of the most beautiful wild places in the world. Northwaters offers a unique blend of adventure and personal growth in a highly supportive environment. While the experience is challenging, it is not about conquering rivers or mountains, but about learning from the land in a spirit that honours balance, trust and respect. We believe that when participants learn how to handle life on the trail, they ...read morebecome better equipped to handle life in general. Teeth to the Wind!

Northwaters offers canoe expeditions in Ontario, Canada for girls ages 11-17; separate 2, 3.5, and 7 week sessions available. 3.5 week program for any gendered teens ages 13-17.

Maine Camp Experience

Boys, Girls, and Coed Residential Summer Camps, ages 7-17

Sebago Lakes Region, Belgrade Lakes Region, and Throughout Maine

Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is a group of 35+ premier overnight summer camps and a comprehensive camp-planning resource. MCE has coed, all girls and all boys camps for kids ages 7-17 located throughout the state of Maine. Maine Camps ran successfully in 2020 and 2021 - mitigating any Covid outbreak - and will do so again in 2022! Each MCE camp is situated on a beautiful lake, features vast fields, and offers top-notch activities, instruction, ...read morefacilities, directors, staff, and supervision. Campers enjoy land and water sports, arts, nature, and active adventures. Kids unplug, have fun, make lifelong friendships, learn new skills, and grain confidence and independence. Full summer, half and short sessions available. Our Campcierge™ provides free, expert guidance. These camps are the "gold standard," many have been operating for over 100 years. Each summer, more than 20,000 campers enjoy camp in Maine. Research and enroll today! www.mainecampexperience.com 877-92-MAINE.

*Oak Acres Children's Camp

Residential coed summer camp

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Oak Acres Children's Camp is a not-for-profit summer camp for children aged 7-12 who are selected to attend by the Province's Guidance Counselors. The children are not charged a fee for attending. Our staff consists of a combination of paid, trained counselors and volunteers.

The campers at Oak Acres have the opportunity to participate in many activities including horseback riding, archery, orienteering and hiking, arts and ...read morecrafts, swimming, canoeing, and low ropes initiatives. The campers are placed into gender based cabin groups of 5-8 children. Each group has a counselor who is directly responsible for the care of the children during their stay.