Guide to Summer Adventure Camps for Kids & Teens

Adventure Camps

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Opal Creek Expeditions

Overnight / Oregon

Our small-group backcountry expeditions give kids the skills and autonomy to become outdoor leaders. With offerings for ages 8-18, Opal Creek Expeditions traverse miles of... read more

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SEACAMP San Diego

Overnight / California & Hawaii

SEACAMP San Diego is a year-round marine science camp. We offer a variety of hands-on summer programs for middle and high school students. read more

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Langskib Wilderness Canoe Camp

Overnight / Canada

Langskib Wilderness Programs offers a unique blend of adventure and personal growth in a highly supportive atmosphere.  From our picturesque island basecamp in the heart... read more

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SeaTrek BVI

Overnight / Caribbean

SeaTrek offers tropical adventure summer camp programs for junior high, high school and college-aged students in the British Virgin Islands and other islands throughout the... read more

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Global Leadership Adventures

Overnight / International

Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) offers life-changing community service learning programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Service projects include teaching orphans in a rural school... read more

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ARCC Progarms

Overnight / US & International

Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC) is celebrating almost 40 years of offering diverse programs for teenagers in over 20 countries and all western states throughout North America,... read more

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Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp

Overnight / Tennessee

Campers enjoy a full adventure experience as we cave, hike, backpack, tube, canoe, rappel, rock climb, ride horses, white-water raft, and participate in outdoor and... read more

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French International Language Camps

Overnight / France

Do you want your child to experience a unique and unforgettable summer surrounded by young people from all over the world, all in a 100%... read more

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Wolf Camp

Day & Overnight / Washington

The Wolf College offers Overnight Youth & Adult Camps at Mt Rainier and other beautiful locations:• Outdoor Leadership Training - Backpack into Wolf Country• Wildlife... read more

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GoBeyond Student Travel

Overnight / International

If youre searching for something more than just a typical summer trip; if you want to travel with real purpose, then GoBeyond. We go beyond... read more

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Odyssey Expeditions

Overnight / Caribbean

Sailing, scuba diving, marine science adventure programs.  Earn certifications, explore your world, and have a blast!  No experience necessary, school credit options available. read more

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Frost Valley YMCA

Day & Overnight / New York & Maine

Frost Valley YMCA is located in NY’s Catskill Mountains only 2 hours from NYC. With over 100 summers under our belt, Frost Valley is guided... read more

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Camp Green Cove

Overnight / North Carolina

Non-competitive, individually focused outdoor camps.  We teach life-long skills in a wilderness environment.  3-1 camper/counselor ratio.  Since 1945.  Join us! read more

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Sea Turtle Camp

Overnight / North Carolina & Costa Rica

Come change the world and become part of the global conservation effort in the Costa Rican Sea Turtles program with Sea Turtle Camp. We work... read more

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Long Lake Camp Adventures

Overnight / New York

Located in the beauty of the Adirondack Park, Long Lake Camp Adventures could be your new summer home for fun, friendships and high adventure. We... read more

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ActionQuest

Overnight / International

Worldwide adventures for teenagers, with certification training in sailing, scuba diving, marine biology, water skiing and windsurfing. High school credit options. No experience necessary. read more

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WB Surf Camp

Overnight / US & International

We specialize in Teen Surfing Adventures where you will learn how to surf "the right way" in any one of our warm water locations. We... read more

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Camp Mondamin for Boys

Overnight / North Carolina

Summer adventure in North Carolina for over 100 years. Our camp program is non-competitive and non-regimented, and emphasizes outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing and... read more

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ALPADIA Summer Camps

Overnight / Europe

ALPADIA Summer camps offer language study programmes for juniors and teenagers from 8-17 years old. With standard, intensive or private courses, students can learn English,... read more

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Catalina Island Camps

Overnight / California

The Catalina Island Camps summer camp program is built around our mission and the unique marine and land environments of Howlands Landing. Boys and girls... read more

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Soccer Camps International

Overnight / International

World-Class Summer Soccer Training with Spanish, French or English Classes for Boys and Girls with the Best Soccer Clubs in Spain, France or England! SPAIN:... read more

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Sea Camp

Overnight / California

Scuba dive, sail, mountain bike, ocean kayak and learn marine biology on beautiful Catalina Island. Great social activities with lots of traditional summer camp fun. read more

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Camp Voyageur

Overnight / Minnesota & Ontario

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... read more

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VISIONS Service Adventures

Overnight / US & International

VISIONS programs are grounded in a philosophy that has been changing the lives of teenagers for 30 years. We believe it is best to do... read more

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Cheley Colorado Camps

Overnight / Colorado

At Cheley, we believe that every summer in a young person's life is a window of opportunity.  A chance to provide formative experiences that nourish body... read more

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Northwaters Wilderness Canoe Camp

Overnight / Canada

Northwaters Wilderness Programs offers a unique blend of adventure and personal growth in a highly supportive atmosphere.  From our picturesque island basecamp in the heart... read more

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Outward Bound

Overnight / US & International

Outward Bound is a national non-profit organization that offers hundreds of adventure-based, wilderness expeditions throughout the United States. With varying course lengths, activities and ages,... read more

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Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions

Overnight / AZ, CO, NM & UT

This is a place for those of us who need to get our hands and boots dirty in order to learn.  We take you on... read more

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Alpengirl Adventure Camp for Girls

Overnight / United States

Our multi-adventure camp sessions include: tent camping, horseback riding, wilderness backpacking, daily yoga, camp cooking, rafting, surfing, canoeing, kayaking rock climbing and more!  Alpengirl offers... read more

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Colvig Silver Camps

Overnight Camp / Durango, CO

As a small family owned residential camp, Colvig Silver Camps focuses on outdoor education/appreciation and personal growth in a non-competitive environment.  We use a balance... read more

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Global Works Travel

Overnight / International

Our educational and student first approach builds independence, self confidence, and leadership skills within our participants to foster personal growth. Much more than a vacation,... read more

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Summer Study Programs

Overnight / United States & Europe

Summer Study Programs allows high school students to experience college life in a stimulating summertime environment where they are able to take classes and also... read more

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Rockbrook Camp for Girls

Overnight / North Carolina

Rockbrook is a traditional overnight summer camp for girls located in the mountains of western North Carolina near Brevard. Campers live with other girls their... read more

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Adventure Treks

Overnight / United States & Canada

Dive into a world of stunning scenery, unforgettable outdoor adventures, and wonderful friends. Teenagers ages 13-18 experience North America's best wilderness destinations: Washington, Oregon, California,... read more

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Broadreach

Overnight / International

If you’re looking for a unique experience, you've found it! Since 1993, Broadreach has taken over 18,000 middle school, high school and college students on... read more

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TASC Canadian Wilderness Fishing Camps

Overnight / Ontario

Join us for our 35th summer. Exciting 2 week Canadian Wilderness Fishing Camp in Northern Ontario totally focused on Fishing for boys 10-17. Roundtrip transportation... read more

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