The worldwide leader in adventure since 1976! 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. 

Join us in California, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Australia, Africa, Mexico, Europe, Thailand, China, South and Central America.

Camp Activities

Backpacking, Bike Touring, Canyoneering, Cultural Studies, Desert Hiking, Environmental Studies, Horseback Riding, Ice/Snow Climbing, Lake / Flatwater Kayaking, Language Immersion, Mountaineering, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Service Projects / Community Service, Skiing/Snow Boarding, Snorkeling, Surfing / Boogie Boarding, Trekking, Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Whitewater Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Survival, Windsurfing 

Camp Locations

Alaska, Hawaii, California, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Pacific Northwest, Africa, Thailand, China, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico, Italy, France, Spain, England, Ireland, Wales, Greece, Australia

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