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 more need 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.

Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps

Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girls

Several Locations Nationwide

Celebrating 13 Years of Excellence in Lacrosse!... USSC has partnered with Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps with the mission of providing the best coaching to student athletes across the country through positive reinforcement, encouragement, and commitment. Youth and High School lacrosse players from all over the country will have an opportunity to learn from some of the Best Pro Players and Coaches in the game today at our Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps.

Camp K at Kenai Lake

Other type program- Not traditional camp

Anchorage, AK

Established in 1913

Nestled among the spruce forests along Kenai Lake in Cooper Landing, Camp K provides a magnificent setting where youth can explore the natural world around them, engage in a variety of challenging activities and form friendships that can last a lifetime. With the supportive guidance of camp counselors, campers build their own unique community, in which youth and teens can thrive—experiencing a sense of belonging, connectedness, safety, ...read more and appreciation. Camp K is Alaska's longest running co-ed residential camp and has received accreditation from the American Camp Association for 46 consecutive years.

Outward Bound

Wilderness adventure programs worldwide

USA and some international locations

Established in 1962

For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. A national nonprofit, we offer over 500 adventure-based courses year-round serving youth (starting at age 12), teens and adults.

Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, skiing and snowboarding, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing ...read more and whitewater rafting in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness areas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership and responsibility to both your community and the environment. Courses range in length from 4 days to three months. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available.

Challenge, adventure and teamwork combine to create an ideal platform for building character and teaching leadership. Simply put, Outward Bound courses change lives.

Lasting Adventures, Inc.

Wilderness Adventure

Yosemite National Park, CA

Established in 1996

Throughout the summer, Lasting Adventures, guides youth ages 11-18 on memorable excursions in and around the Yosemite backcountry. While having fun, making new friends, and learning about the outdoors, these one and two week-long excursions focus on positive youth development.

Staffed by professional educators and naturalists, our mission is to use the natural environment and outdoor activities to teach youth the necessary skills and ...read more attitudes for living successful lives. Through safe risk taking opportunities, participants will be challenged to improve their sense of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. Along with creating lasting memories, it is our goal that participants will finish this adventure with a greater knowledge of themselves, the world, and the environment around them.

Alpengirl Girls Summer 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:
- ...read more Overnight Girls Horse Camps in Montana and Wyoming
- Pre Teen / Tween Outdoors Girls Camp Washington State
- Whitewater Rafting Teen Girls Adventure Camp in Idaho

"1st time away from home" camper specialty, 60% of our staff return, staff average age of 26, less than 120 campers per summer, 1:4 or 1:6 ratio, a small family-style girl teen camp program dedicated to caring for each camper. Alpengirl offers a balanced mix of outdoor adventure, organic fitness and genuine friendship that allows each camper to blossom. ALPENGIRL - GIRLS WITH ALTITUDE!