“Adventure Treks’ unique emphasis on the ‘culture of kindness’ and the way they form adolescent students into a true community is what separates Adventure Treks from other programs”
– Patricia Soong
Hillsborough, CA
Summer is about being outdoors! It’s about fresh air, incredible scenery, the sense of being truly alive, the camaraderie of shared challenge, and the chance to leave school and home lives behind.
No experience is necessary to join an adventure! We will teach you all the skills you need so you can thrive in the outdoors. You will quickly see how much fun outdoor activities can be and how little you need in the way of material possessions to have the best time of your life.
These days, few children get to be immersed in the outdoors. As our world becomes more complicated, the need for youth to spend formative time in wilderness has never been so urgent. Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv, documents the positive academic, social, and character-building benefits of time spent in nature. By exploring wilderness in their youth, students develop the habits that make outdoor activities and adventure a part of their lives forever.
We believe that our small-group adventures, with excellent leaders and peers, can be the defining experience in a young person’s life.
The Blue Ridge Summary:
Backpack in the Appalachian Mountains and enjoy breathtaking views and lush scenery. Observe pods of dolphins beneath your sea kayak and marine birds overhead. Explore the underground world of a cave in Eastern Tennessee. Your overnight rafting trip on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River will be an experience you will remember forever. It’s all here in the Blue Ridge! The Blue Ridge trips are a great transition from summer camp to a wilderness program, as several nights are spent at our North Carolina Basecamp.
Our 16-day Blue Ridge Experience
Our 20-day Blue Ridge Adventure
The Pacific Northwest Summary:
How many people get to climb to the top of an active volcano? The view from the summit of Mt. St. Helens is something you will remember forever. This is a great way to explore the Pacific Northwest. Raft, hike, sea kayak, and rock climb while laughing more than you ever thought possible on these perfect introductory trips. The 16-day “Experience” is filled with fun and excitement at the beginner level; ideal for your first Adventure Treks experience. The 19-day “Adventure” has an additional backpacking trip. On the 19-day course, communities become even closer, and you have more time to spend with new friends.
Our 16-day Pacific Northwest Experience
Our 19-day Pacific Northwest Adventure
The Oregon Cascades Adventure Summary:
Tell your friends you did the Adventure featured on Good Morning America. This is a perfect trip for new students. Get ready for a lot of fun, laughter, and challenge. In just 20 days, you will learn to backpack, sail, rock climb, whitewater raft, and mountain bike in some of the most amazing scenery on the planet.
Our 20-day Oregon Cascades Adventure
The Ultimate Northwest Summary:
One day you’re on top of 12,300' snow-covered Mt. Adams, and another you’re backpacking at ocean level on a wilderness beach. Then there’s mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting and whitewater kayaking; a thrill seeker's dream come true! Top all this off with a rugged backpack in the magnificent Goat Rocks wilderness, and this entire trip is Ultimate.
The Big Sky Challenge summary:
Experience the real Western United States! You will develop a new appreciation for nature as you swim in clear mountain lakes, enjoy high alpine meadows, and check out the view from atop granite peaks. Whether it is rafting the whitewater of the Lower Salmon River for four days, or learning to whitewater kayak, you will feel the excitement of this great Adventure. Finally, soak in the view from the summit of Mt. St Helens. This trip visits the best scenery in Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
The Utah Canyons Adventure summary:
Explore the area the National Park service named “the most beautiful place on Earth!" Develop friendships with new and returning students as you explore this vast, unique scenery by mountain bike, canoe, and on foot. Challenge yourself to climb up a legendary rock wall or wiggle through a narrow slot canyon. Paddle a whitewater raft on the Colorado River and canoe through spectacular canyons.
Our 20-day Utah Canyons Adventure
The California Adventure Summary:
Captain your sailboat on a wilderness lake, paddle a raft on a wild rapid, grab your friends and see how many people it takes to reach around a giant redwood. Gaze at amazing views from atop Black Butte. The California Adventure mixes a great variety of activities with California’s diverse scenery and great weather.
Our 21-day California Adventure
The California Challenge Summary:
Captain your sailboat on a wilderness lake, paddle a raft on a wild rapid, grab your friends and see how many people it takes to reach around a giant redwood. Gaze at amazing views from atop Black Butte. The California Adventure mixes a great variety of activities with California’s diverse scenery and great weather.
Our 25-day California Challenge
The British Columbia Adventure Summary:
It’s called “Super Natural” British Columbia for good reason. Get ready to immerse yourself in some of the best scenery in the world! Experience huge whitewater rapids, exciting rock climbing and canoeing on remote Clearwater Lake. Explore spectacular wilderness peppered with towering mountains, incredible wild flowers and crystal clear lakes.
Our 21-day British Columbia Adventure
The Alaska Expedition Summary:
It’s called “Super Natural” British Columbia for good reason. Get ready to immerse yourself in some of the best scenery in the world! Experience huge whitewater rapids, exciting rock climbing and canoeing on remote Clearwater Lake. Explore spectacular wilderness peppered with towering mountains, incredible wild flowers and crystal clear lakes.
The Leadership Trips Summary:
Get ready to further your outdoor skills and bridge the gap between being a student and being an instructor. Choose Leadership Summit or Peak Leadership. We will provide a basic foundation for sound judgment and experience in planning and leading outdoor activities. Lesson plans will also cover wilderness ethics, environmental education, games, leadership styles, group facilitation, and other topics important to outdoor leaders. We keep parts of the itinerary flexible to give the students maximum input in the direction of their trip. You must have previous Adventure Treks experience and permission of the Director to join these trips.
Our 26-day Leadership Summit
Our 26-day Peak Leadership
The New England Trips Summary:
We’ve partnered with our friends at the White Mountain School to bring you two fantastic trips in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. These trips are administered by the White Mountain School, and run to our exacting standards using a combination of White Mountain School faculty and Adventure Treks instructors.
Our 16-day New England Exploration
Our 23-day Ultimate Northeast
