Guide to Summer Adventure Camps for Kids & Teens

Adventure Camps

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Camp Voyageur

Overnight / Minnesota & Ontario

Established in 1951 in stark contrast to larger, corporate day camps that feature water slides and bubble blowing, Camp Voyageur is a rustic, family-owned Minnesota... 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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Sea Turtle Camp

Overnight / North Carolina & Costa Rica

Come change the world at one of our Residential Marine Science camps! Programs are designed to take a hands on, feet wet approach for an... read more

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Rustic Pathways

Overnight / US & International

Since 1983, Rustic Pathways has been empowering teens to create positive energy, great friendships, and meaningful impact through inspired student travel programs. Join travel adventures... 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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Seacamp Association Inc.

Day & Overnight / Florida

2 Week Sessions (Ages 12-17, co-ed) Session 1: June 26 - July 10 Session 2: July 13 - July 27 1-Week Sessions (Ages 10-17, co-ed)... read more

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WB Surf Camp

Overnight / US & International

We believe that surfing connects us to ourselves, nature & our community. Our mission is to cultivate a love and respect for the ocean by... 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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Bold Earth Adventures

Overnight / US & International

The premier adventure travel camp for teens since 1976. Join Bold Earth and travel the world while growing your leadership skills, making close friends, and... 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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Adventurelore

Overnight / New Hampshire & Maine

Adventurelore's Summer Camp is a historically safe high-adventure outdoor living experience designed to offer FUN, challenging, and successful experiences for children and adolescents. Under professional... 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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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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VISIONS Service Adventures

Overnight / US & International

VISIONS programs are grounded in a philosophy that has been changing the lives of teenagers for 35 years. Across all locations we have one model,... 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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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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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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