The Adventure Treks Camp Blog

Welcome to the Adventure Treks blog, where we post alumni stories and interviews, packing and preparation tips, college essays and excerpts, news about youth development, our thoughts on the industry, and behind-the-scenes looks at AT life.

The blogs below will help both students and parents get ready for the summer outdoor adventure of a lifetime!

What We’re Reading Right Now

April 8, 2026/by AT Staff

Staff Spotlight: Chloe and Sammy

March 20, 2026/by Amanda Fox

How Adventure Treks Makes the Outdoors FUN for Teens!

March 17, 2026/by Amanda Fox

What Happens When Teens Take a Break from Phones

March 16, 2026/by Amanda Fox

Staff Spotlight: Ethan and Dylan

March 12, 2026/by Amanda Fox

Why Student Athletes Thrive at Adventure Treks

March 10, 2026/by Daria Duke

Staff Spotlight: Claire & Lillie

February 26, 2026/by Amanda Fox

The Value of Mentorship and Being Part of a Community

February 20, 2026/by Daria Duke

Love is in the Air: How AT Staff Found Love at Adventure Treks

February 13, 2026/by Daria Duke

Staff Spotlight: Cate

February 6, 2026/by Amanda Fox

Why Teens Need Type 2 Fun

January 23, 2026/by Amanda Fox

Alumni Interview: Lillie Rohrbach

January 21, 2026/by Daria Duke

Staff Spotlight: Hailey and Kendall

January 16, 2026/by Amanda Fox

Adventure Camp vs Traditional Summer Camp: What’s Right for Teens as They Grow?

January 11, 2026/by AT Staff

College Essay on Distractions and Identity

December 28, 2025/by Amanda Fox

Should Sports Take Over Summer? Science on Teen Burnout

December 28, 2025/by AT Staff

Is Your Teen Uncertain About Summer? That’s Not a Bad Thing!

December 22, 2025/by AT Staff

Staff Spotlight: Madison and Lorenzo

December 22, 2025/by AT Staff

Alumni Interview: Claire Hubbard

December 18, 2025/by AT Staff

A Founder’s Letter: Why We Travel

December 3, 2025/by AT Staff

Teen Summer Camp or Family Vacation?

December 1, 2025/by AT Staff

Alumni Interview: Sam Kramer

November 12, 2025/by AT Staff

We Went to Chile to Bring You More New Adventures

October 29, 2025/by AT Staff

How Summer Camp Lets Teens Build Confidence

October 26, 2025/by AT Staff

College Essay on Perseverance: Finding Success through Hard Work

October 21, 2025/by AT Staff

Alumni Interview: Emily Grace Fuller

October 16, 2025/by AT Staff

College Essay on Resilience: How Adventure Treks Helped Me Grow Stronger

October 8, 2025/by AT Staff

Alumni Interview: Brandon Schoenfeld

June 1, 2025/by AT Staff

Summer Safety and Communication

May 2, 2025/by AT Staff

Packing Tips and Preparing for Your Trip

April 20, 2025/by AT Staff
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