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Backpacking summer camps and backpacking summer programs for kids, teens, youth and children.  Backpacking camps and backpacking programs throughout the United States, Canada, and Abroad. 

Adventure Treks
Adventure Treks
Overnight / United States & Canada
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Join other teenagers from all over the U.S. for two, three and four week Adventures in the North American wilderness.
Academic Treks
Academic Treks
Overnight / International
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Educational summer adventures abroad for high school students including marine biology, language immersion & community service adventures. Earn college credit & 10-55 hours of community service.
AAVE - All About Visiting Earth
AAVE - All About Visiting Earth
Overnight / US & International
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Since 1976! If you are interested in fun, community service, cultural and language immersion, adventure and travel then this is the camp for you! Join us on six different continents.
Sanborn Western Camps
Sanborn Western Camps
Overnight / Colorado
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Since 1948, Sanborn Western Camps have been offering exciting outdoor adventures, caring and experienced leadership and excellent facilities in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School
Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School
Overnight / Costa Rica
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Have the best summer vacation ever! Go back to school with the pride of having waterfall-rappelled, surfed overhead waves, and rafted Class-IV rapids!
Camp Mondamin for Boys
Camp Mondamin for Boys
Overnight / North Carolina
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Non-competitive, individually focused outdoor camps. We teach life-long skills in a wilderness environment. 3-1 camper/counselor ratio. Since 1922. Join us!
Camp High Rocks
Camp High Rocks
Overnight / North Carolina
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High Rocks is a small traditional camp for boys focusing on adventure activities in a non-competitive setting, founded in 1958. Activities include rock climbing, whitewater canoeing & kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, horseback & many more.
Camp Green Cove for Girls
Camp Green Cove for Girls
Overnight / North Carolina
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Non-competitive, individually focused outdoor camps. We teach life-long skills in a wilderness environment. 3-1 camper/counselor ratio. Since 1945. Join us!
Adventures Under the Sun Costa Rica
Adventures Under the Sun Costa Rica
Overnight / Costa Rica
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The Best Summer Education Adventures in various settings of the Costa Rican wilderness with multicultural teenagers. Activities include: surfing, sea kayaking, rafting, backpacking, horseback riding, community service, and more.
Cheley Colorado Camps
Cheley Colorado Camps
Overnight / Colorado
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Families choose Cheley because they know they can expect an experience of exceptional richness, quality and consistency in a community that celebrates the individual interests and needs of each participant.
YMCA Camp Mason
YMCA Camp Mason
Overnight / New Jersey
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With a unique blend of traditional and adventure summer camp, YMCA Camp Mason is a fun, welcoming environment for kids ages 7 to 16. We offer a wide variety of adventure trips lasting from 1 to 13 days.
Camp Kahadalea & Chosatonga
Camp Kahadalea & Chosatonga
Overnight / North Carolina
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Awesome experience! - Wholesome, dedicated staff help develop many activity skills! Not a 1-week revolving door long enough to build deep and lifelong friendships-Christian ideals.
360 Student Travel
360 Student Travel
Overnight / US & International
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Offering Community Service, Language Immersion, Pre-College Enrichment and Adventure programs throughout the World.
Horizon Adventures
Horizon Adventures
Overnight / Colorado
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Since 1985 Horizon Adventures has been providing backcountry adventures in the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Our 6-12 day courses offer activities such as rock climbing, mtn. biking, whitewater rafting and 14,000ft peak ascents.
GW Hinckley Adventure Camp
GW Hinckley Adventure Camp
Overnight / Maine
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Co-educational young teen program; safe structured recreation; skill-building/leadership opportunity; nature and environmental education; exciting adventure activity in the natural surrounds of Maine
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
Overnight / Eastern U.S.
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Fairview Lake YMCAs Environmental Trips for Challenge program provides the opportunity to experience a wide variety of adventure, challenge and environmental based activities with all the benefits of a YMCA values based camping experience.
Deer Hill Expeditions
Deer Hill Expeditions
Overnight / Southwest & Costa Rica
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Deer Hill offers wilderness and community service adventures for teens. Expeditions in the southwest U.S. and Costa Rica include backpacking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, biking, surfing, and Spanish language immersion. Since 1984.
Girls Wilderness Program
Girls Wilderness Program
Overnight / Colorado & Wyoming
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Since 1998, The Girls' Wilderness program has offered inspiring summer courses specifically created for girls age 8 -18. Need-based financial aid available. Tuition includes food, gear and clothing. Accredited by the Association for Experiential Education
Adventures Cross-Country
Adventures Cross-Country
Overnight / US & International
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For 27 years ARCC has guided teens through the time of their life! We specialize in taking great students to amazing places and giving them unique and rewarding experiences designed to help them grow.
Adirondack Woodcraft Camps
Adirondack Woodcraft Camps
Overnight / New York
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Dedicated to providing a traditional camp experience with an emphasis on wilderness tripping in a safe secure environment.
Colorado Youth Program Teen Adventure Camp
Colorado Youth Program Teen Adventure Camp
Overnight / Colorado
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Colorado Youth Programs Teen Adventure Camp offers small group sizes, professional staff and a beautiful Rocky Mountain setting. Spend 10 days team-building, backpacking and rafting!
Williwaw Adventures
Williwaw Adventures
Overnight / US & International
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Unique Expeditions exploring Maine and the Pacific Northwest. Small group size, motivated participants, outstanding leaders. Activities include backcountry travel, sea kayaking, rafting & sailing.
Outward Bound
Outward Bound
Overnight / US & International
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Outward Bound, a national nonprofit organization, offers over 500, adventure-based, wilderness courses year round serving adults, teens and youth (ages 12+).
North Carolina Outward Bound
North Carolina Outward Bound
Overnight / US & International
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Join North Carolina Outward Bound for the ultimate summer experience. Explore the wilderness, build solid technical outdoor skills, make new friends, challenge yourself and gain valuable leadership skills.
Hante Adventures
Hante Adventures
Overnight / US & International
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"I went away and learned." Hantes provide students with experiences in challenging outdoor skills: rock climbing, whitewater paddling, wilderness trekking, plus international travel. Gain new skills and self-confidence while forming strong friendships.
Summercamps.ch
Summercamps.ch
Overnight / Switzerland
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Cool camps for clever kids! Spend a great time in a great and safe country: Switzerland, heart of Europe.
Alpengirl Girls Summer Adventure Camp
Alpengirl Girls Summer Adventure Camp
Overnight / US & International
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Girls overnight summer adventure camp in Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Norway. Camp, backpack, yoga, horses, surf, raft. Outdoor adventure and genuine friendship that allows campers to blossom!
Broadreach
Broadreach
Overnight / International
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Broadreach offers summer adventures for teenagers including scuba, sailing, marine biology, multi-sport and wilderness adventures that span the globe. No experience is necessary for many trips!
Appalachian Mt. Club's Teen Wilderness Adventures
Appalachian Mt. Club's Teen Wilderness Adventures
Overnight / New Hampshire & Maine
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Explore northern New England on 5-28 day wilderness trips. Hike, paddle, climb, and bike in small groups while developing new friendships and learning new skills.
GO Adventure
GO Adventure
Overnight / US & International
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San Francisco Magazine recognized GO Adventure in their "Best of the Bay" issue, July 2007. GO Adventure leads affordable 1, 2 & 3 week excursions for individuals, classes and groups year round. 90% OF OUR MENU IS ORGANIC & GEAR LOAN IS FREE.
Wildwood: A Mass Audubon Camp for Outdoor Exploration
Wildwood: A Mass Audubon Camp for Outdoor Exploration
Overnight / Eastern US
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Wildwood's exciting Teen Adventure Trips are designed to immerse teens in the natural wonders of some of New England's most beautiful areas.
Wilderness Ventures
Wilderness Ventures
Overnight / US & International
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For over 30 years, Wilderness Ventures has been introducing young adults to exciting outdoor expeditions in the Northern Rockies, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, South America and Europe.
The Road Less Traveled
The Road Less Traveled
Overnight / US & International
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The Road Less Traveled is an ACA accredited camp that offers wilderness adventure, community service and global perspectives programs in the most spectacular areas of the world.
Longacre Expeditions
Longacre Expeditions
Overnight / US & International
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ACA accredited adventure travel in world-class settings. Programs emphasize age-appropriate challenge, confidence building, group living skills, effective communication, and fun.
Kroka Expeditions
Kroka Expeditions
Day & Overnight / Eastern US & International
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Kroka Expeditions is a school dedicated to assisting young people in developing a sense of character, place and responsibility. All our programs offer state of the art instruction for beginner, intermediate and/or advanced levels.
Global Works
Global Works
Overnight / International
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Every Global Works program offers Community Service, Cultural Exchange, and Adventure Activities. Many of our programs have Language Learning and Homestays in Spanish or French.
Medeba Adventure Learning Centre
Medeba Adventure Learning Centre
Overnight / Ontario
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FUN and EXCITEMENT are what Medeba is all about! Choose traditional activities such as drama, crafts and swimming lessons or more adventurous ones such as rock climbing and mountain biking. There is so much to do at Medeba.
Cheerio Adventures
Cheerio Adventures
Overnight / Eastern US
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A Christian high adventure and tripping program for young people 10 to 16. All equipment is provided. Single and multiple adventure treks available.
Camp Walden
Camp Walden
Overnight / Ontario
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Walden is a traditional co-ed overnight camp located in Ontario. Set on 750 acres, campers make life-long friends, and lasting memories while participating in a variety of land and water activities.
Camp Voyageur
Camp Voyageur
Overnight / Minnesota & Ontario
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Boys camp on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, we offer a full in-camp sports and activities program plus extended canoeing and hiking trips in the adjacent wilderness.
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
Overnight / Eastern US
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We are not a traditional summer camp; we are an all-outdoor, Wilderness Adventure Camp offering 2 and 4 week trips for ages 10 to 17 with a focus on developing skills in a multitude of adventure activities.
Frost Valley YMCA
Frost Valley YMCA
Day & Overnight / US & International
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On summer days Frost Valley campers live in a special world where they experience journeys on every scale--from spending their first night away from home and bonding with new friends to bolder quests.
White Mountain Summer
White Mountain Summer
Overnight / Eastern US
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The emphasis and goal of all White Mountain Summer programs is for our students to have an incredibly fun adventure. Rock climbing, whitewater paddling, backpacking, a tight knit community, and much more! Join us for a wonderful summer!
Vermont Adventure Camps
Vermont Adventure Camps
Overnight / Eastern US
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Vermont Adventure Camps, run by Extreme Adventures of Vermont is Vermonts Premiere Summer Camp Experience. VAC is dedicated to helping teens enjoy, respect and create a sense of harmony with nature, while challenging their mind and body.
Trailmark Expeditions
Trailmark Expeditions
Overnight / United States
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Adventure Travel and Community Service programs for campers age 11-17. Co-ed groups travel and work cooperatively for 7-21 days while participating in a variety of adventure activities and community service projects.
Rockbrook Camp for Girls
Rockbrook Camp for Girls
Overnight / North Carolina
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A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering horseback riding, outdoor adventure, crafts and more. Established in 1921, ACA accredited.
Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
Overnight / Vermont
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This camp is devoted to teaching outdoor skills, Vermont crafts and conducting wilderness expeditions by backpack and canoe. The ideal setting for boys who wish to experience a fun and exciting outdoor adventure.
Poulter Camps
Poulter Camps
Overnight / Colorado & Utah
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Superb resident camp with wilderness excursions and exciting travel adventures. Individual choices with focus on positive group development. Challenging and rewarding summer fun!
Colvig Silver Camps
Colvig Silver Camps
Overnight / Colorado
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As a small family owned residential camp, Colvig Silver Camps focuses on outdoor education/appreciation and personal growth in a non-competitive environment.
Adventure Camp (Sargent Center for Outdoor Education)
Adventure Camp (Sargent Center for Outdoor Education)
Overnight / Eastern US & Canada
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Summer adventure! All campers, whether enrolled in on-site programs or off-site trips, take part in outdoor skills training, sports, crafts, community activities, waterfront fun, and special all-camp events at Sargent Center.
Adirondack Camp
Adirondack Camp
Overnight / New York
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Located on its own deep wooded peninsula in the Adirondack Wilderness, amid the beautiful, crystal clear waters of northern Lake George, New York, Adirondack Camp is four traditional kids camps in one!
Navajo Trails Adventure Camp
Navajo Trails Adventure Camp
Overnight / Utah
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Navajo Trails provides a program for campers to create their own unique summer experience. Participants choose their weekly growth promoting adventures and return to the ranch for weekend group activities.
Mountain Adventure Guides
Mountain Adventure Guides
Overnight / North Carolina & Tennessee
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Join MAG for summer adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC/TN. Make new friends and learn outdoor skills: rafting, backpacking, caving, climbing, and biking.
International Doorways
International Doorways
Overnight / International
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Our goal at International Doorways is to help guide students as they develop stronger characters, minds, hearts and bodies while participating in rugged, exciting and challenging international adventures.