Why choose us?

The Adventure Treks difference

Established in 1993, Adventure Treks has maintained a reputation as one of the most professional organizations in the outdoor adventure field. For 33 years, we’ve focused on providing invaluable community-focused and outdoor experiences for our students and families. Long-term relationships are important to us; from the first time you speak with us, we hope you’ll feel like a member of our family, and we promise to treat your child as if they were our own. 

There’s a big, beautiful world outside that’s easy to miss because of technology, athletics, rigorous academics, college prep, summer classes, and so much more. We know how important it is to choose a summer camp that will make a powerful, lasting impact. This is why 33 years later, our alumni continue to proudly reflect on their Adventure Treks experiences as some of the most defining experiences of their lives.

We believe the right outdoor experience changes lives. Teenagers join us ready for  a community that encourages confidence, friendships, and genuine connection in wild places. Below, you’ll find the ways our program stands apart from others.

High return rates and most highly staffed trips in the industry

Our student return rate consistently remains above 50-60%, and our instructor return rate is consistently between 60-85%. We think that speaks volumes to the fun and memories our groups create and the meaningful friendships our students make.

Plus, most summer teen programs have two staff with 12–13 (or more) students; our programs have 50% more instructors, with a 4:1 ratio of student to staff (up to 5 to 6 staff with 20 to 24 students). This means:

  • More students from a wider variety of backgrounds to befriend.
  • The unique opportunity to get to know peers in both big-group and small-group settings
  • And more flexibility in optimizing student experiences

Qualified and experienced instructors

Each trip is staffed with both returning and new instructors. All new staff are required to have prior experience working with youth and in the outdoors—unlike other teen programs, we don’t hire green college students. Rather, we hire professional outdoor educators who not only care about our students’ personal growth and development, but who also have the credentials to back it up. 

Our high staffing ratio, return rate, and experience mean: 

  • More personalities for students to learn from and be mentored by
  • Great depth of knowledge, skills, personality dynamics, and teaching styles 
  • Better risk management and supervision
  • And that students will always get the personal attention, guidance, and role modeling they deserve
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All-inclusive tuition

We include more in our tuition—like all outdoor equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and backpacking backpacks—with no hidden or extra costs. Other programs not only require parents to pay for gear, but also for laundry, photos, and even showers. There are no rental costs with us!

All-inclusive tuition also allows for an easier and more seamless packing and traveling experience; rather than finagle everything into a cumbersome large backpack, students will pack their gear into a school backpack and duffel bag.

We understand that a summer program is a significant investment in your child’s life—we won’t nickel and dime you for gear.

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Emphasis on fun, friendships, and personal growth

We understand that our students are trusting us with their summer, and we make sure this is something they’ll cherish their entire lives. We focus not only on having tons of fun, but also on building an inclusive, supportive, and judgment-free zone where students are celebrated for who they are.

In addition to fun, our trips are carefully designed to give students opportunities to continuously redefine their perceived limits—pushing out of their comfort zones to find out what they’re truly capable of. They can spread their wings and realize that they can do anything they put their minds to.

Read our students’ testimonials

Ready to discover awe and experience joy?

Sign up today for the summer adventure of a lifetime.

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