About Adventure Treks

Teen adventure camp vs. traditional summer camp

When kids reach age 13 or 14, they’re ready for something more than a traditional overnight summer camp—they’re ready for an adventure. Teen adventure camps take the best parts of traditional camp (fun, friends, and memories) and add real-world challenge and many more opportunities for personal growth. Through activities like hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, canyoning, and more, teens can build real confidence, independence, resilience, and leadership skills in a way that no cabin or dining hall routine can match.

About Adventure Treks

Away from screens and immersed in nature, teens learn to work as a team, problem-solve, and discover what they’re capable of. Teen adventure camps are the perfect next step for middle and high schoolers who have outgrown the “rinse and repeat” camp routines and campfire sing-alongs and are ready for authentic adventures, meaningful friendships that follow into adulthood, and life-changing experiences that shape future success.

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Here, you’ll find exceptional outdoor adventure & incredibly close in-person communities

Since 1993, we’ve guided more than 20,000 students through spectacular outdoor adventures across North America and the world. Our multi-week summer programs for middle and high schoolers bring people together from across the country and world to explore places like the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Colorado, California, Maine, Wyoming, British Columbia, and even more international destinations.

Each trip is led by highly trained and professional outdoor education instructors who create a safe, inclusive environment where students can thrive. More than just a summer trip, our adventure camps are an opportunity for young people to grow as leaders, gain resilience to become more confident and capable, and make lifelong memories with new friends—all while surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.

WHY CHOOSE US? OUR PHILOSOPHY

A supportive, technology-free environment

Adventure Treks is where teens break out of their comfort zones to discover their best selves, forge lifelong friendships, and grow into capable young adults in a supportive, technology-free environment. Our adventure camps are defined by an unmatched commitment to safety, close-knit communities that have resulted in consistently high return rates, and a focus on transformative personal growth. With the industry’s best student-to-instructor ratio (4:1) and qualified, caring outdoor professionals leading the way, we foster an environment where everyone feels valued and inspired. Adventure Treks is more than just a summer camp—it’s an extraordinary journey that leaves a lifelong impact.

WHAT TO EXPECT MEET OUR TEAM TEEN CAMP COMPARISON

More than just an outdoor adventure

Adventure Treks is a gateway to self-discovery, endless possibility, and wildly fun stories to tell your friends back home. Imagine stepping into awe-inspiring landscapes, overcoming challenges with friends, and forging bonds that will last a lifetime. With every hike, paddle, and summit, you’ll grow into a stronger, more confident version of yourself, surrounded by a community that inspires greatness and joy. Our programs are meticulously designed to spark curiosity, ignite passion, and cultivate the kind of leadership and resilience that transforms your future. At Adventure Treks, the journey doesn’t just shape the summer—it shapes who you become.

READ OUR ALUMNI’S STORIES WHY TEENS CHOOSE ADVENTURE TREKS

“There are countless ways AT has positively impacted my life. It gave me the best environment to learn who I was and what I’m capable of. It gave me the confidence and self-awareness necessary to go after what I wanted in life and know there is no dream too big. It gave me the strength and courage to become a firefighter when I didn’t know many women in the fire service at all. The belief that I could figure out anything I had the courage to go after has served me in every aspect of my life. I learned some hard lessons at AT that still serve me today as well. I’m grateful for all of them.”

Stephanie Rosario, student from 2001–2003, now a firefighter and small business owner

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