Teen Adventure Trips
Ages: 12 -15 years old
Dates: June 26 - August 19 (1 Week Trips)
Our trips have a maximum of 10 participants with co-leaders who guide the group to ensure safety and fun. Certain activities require guides from specialized outfitters while other programs rely on our own appropriately trained Adventure Staff.
Goals for our adventure trips are to enhance self-confidence, build group-living skills, demonstrate respect for the environment, encourage positive decision-making and continue character development.
Trips are rated on levels of intensity. Our ratings:
(C) These trips are an introduction to new activities and development of group skills. Participants should be of sound physical ability.
(B) These trips require more physical effort, confidence and maturity.
(A) These trips require sustained effort for extended periods of time. Tough physical and/or mental challenges with more rustic camping environments are expected. Previous camping experience and endurance are required.
All trips meet on Sunday at 5 PM. Make sure you eat dinner before you come. Pick-up is at 6 PM Friday night.
White Mountains Exploration (B) June 24 – June 29 – $475
Travel north with us to take in some of the majesty of the most rugged mountains in New England! This year, explore Franconia Notch and summit one of New Hampshire's 4k footers. After a week of tent camping and hiking, take to the tree tops for a zip-line canopy tour and hit up North Conway on the way home to unwind!
Quebec Urban Adventure (C) July 8 – 13 – $575
You have two chances to join us on our exclusive international and urban adventure, all wrapped into one! Spend the week experiencing the culture and excitement of Quebec's capital city, shopping on the Rue St. Jean, navigating Canada's exhilarating rapids, and much more! As is custom, campers will reside in the historic youth hostel in Old Quebec City. All campers must travel with their current passport.
Baseball Road Trip (B) July 15 – 20 – $575
Travel around New England and visit the Red Sox affiliates. Plus, go visit the Green Monster to see the Sox take on. Spend the nights camping, the days traveling and the evenings rooting for the home team.
Girls Rock & River (A) July 22 – July 27 – $550
Guys Rock & River (A) July 29 – August 3 – $550
You are in for a great adventure with this one, guys and gals. Ladies, you'll start out heading north to do some rock climbing while gents, you're going north to ride the rapids of the reknowned Kennebec! Then groups switch activities. Spend the week with experts developing and honing your outdoor skills and living it up in the North Country!
The Maine Event (A) August 5 – 10 – $550
The tradition continues this year as we set out to discover the rugged coast of Maine! Climb the majestic granite cliffs, and paddle around Mount Desert Island with professional guides! Head to Bar Harbor and explore the carriage trails on bikes and relax by the sand, cobblestone beaches! Spend the week taking in the beauty and adventure Acadia National Park has to offer.
Bikes & Beaches (B) August 12 – 17 – $550
Travel to Cape Cod and either Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket. We will be staying in tents on the Cape and in a Hostel on the Island. Days will be spent exploring on bikes, lounging on the beaches, tossing Frisbees and seeing the summer out with style.
