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Holiday Gift Guide + Adventure Treks Store Flash Sale!

The holidays are a time for connection, reflection, and sharing gifts that create lasting memories. Whether you’re shopping for an outdoor-loving Adventure Treks student or a family looking to spend more quality time outside, our guide is here to inspire adventure, bring people together, and help prepare for an unforgettable AT experience. This gift guide […]

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On Giving Tuesday, Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

As we celebrate the spirit of generosity on Giving Tuesday, we’re reminded of the incredible impact that kindness and community can have on young people. At Adventure Treks, we are privileged to see this firsthand through our partner nonprofit organization, the Charlie Wellman Memorial Fund (CWMF). For nearly two decades, the scholarship has transformed hundreds […]

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Practicing Gratitude with Adventure Treks

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into precious, precious gifts.” – William Arthur Ward While on an Adventure Treks trip, life becomes simple again. No phones, no Internet or social media, and minimal distractions. This is all by design as we leave behind many of […]

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Adventure Treks is American Camp Association Accredited!

Adventure Treks is thrilled to announce that we are now an accredited program with the American Camp Association! What does being accredited mean for Adventure Treks? The American Camp Association (ACA) is recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards of the camp industry. Within the ACA, an independent committee of experts […]

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Why You Should Invest in Summer Camp for Your Child’s Future

As parents, it can be hard to imagine sending your child away for two to four weeks in the summer. Not having direct, continuous communication with your kids is rare these days, and often it’s parents who are more nervous about going to camp than their kids! (Here’s a great article about how parents can […]

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Adventure Treks’ Scouting Trip to Scotland

“And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” – Albus Dumbledore I knew that some filming in Harry Potter movies had taken place in Scotland, but I didn’t realize how much of an influence this country had on the series’ setting! Soon after our scouting trip to […]

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