Backpacking Camps

Non-competitive, individually focused outdoor camps. We teach life-long skills in a wilderness environment. 3-1 camper/counselor ratio. Since 1922. Join us!

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.

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

Offering Community Service, Language Immersion, Pre-College Enrichment and Adventure programs throughout the World.

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.

Unique Expeditions exploring Maine and the Pacific Northwest. Small group size, motivated participants, outstanding leaders. Activities include backcountry travel, sea kayaking, rafting & sailing.

Offering one week experiences including: low & high ropes course challenges, caving, mountain biking & the Via Ferrata rock climbing challenge at Nelson Rocks & whitewater rafting on the New River, WV

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.

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.

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.

"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.

Ramah Outdoor Adventure combines 60+ years of Ramah camping experience with the best of outdoor adventure and environmental programing. We are a rustic, outdoor adventure based Jewish summer camp.

Join other teenagers from all over the U.S. for two, three and four week Adventures in the North American wilderness.

1, 2, 3 and 4 week programs. White-water rafting, caving, mtn. boarding, canoeing, horseback riding, backpacking, climbing wall, ropes course, climbing tower, mtn. biking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, 1000 foot zip line.

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.

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.

Wildwood's exciting Teen Adventure Trips are designed to immerse teens in the natural wonders of some of New England's most beautiful areas.

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.

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.

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.

ACA accredited adventure travel in world-class settings. Programs emphasize age-appropriate challenge, confidence building, group living skills, effective communication, and fun.

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.

Dedicated to providing a traditional camp experience with an emphasis on wilderness tripping in a safe secure environment.

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.

Create an amazing summer! Trek through jungles. Explore volcanoes. Surf ocean waves. Brave Class IV rapids. Learn to scuba dive. Or perhaps do a bit of everything!