Adventure Treks provided a way for our son to do activities that we would not have been able to arrange for him, and he definitely enjoyed a break from the same-old, same-old views and activities at home. He came back feeling strong and capable. He seems more confident, and he was really inspired by the beauty out there.

Adventure Treks provides a great opportunity for kids to reconnect with nature, have fun in an active, challenging way, and be a part of a close community. Every kid needs time away from the modern world to be reminded of the beauty of our world and the people we walk through life with. AT is a great way to do that.

Our son’s trip to Yellowstone took him away from the daily grind of life and electronics and took him to a place he could explore, unplug, and feel a sense of freedom. He wasn’t overly excited about the trip beforehand, but he came home so happy with how much he loved it. He truly had a fantastic experience. His favorite part was the group of people he was with. He wishes he could hang out with everyone from the trip more.

As a parent, I was worried that my child wasn’t up for some of the challenges on the Yellowstone trip. He rose to the occasion and loved every minute of it. He made new friends and plans to do another trip with some of the same friends. It’s amazing to see what our children can do and accomplish when we set them free in a safe but challenging environment. Being disconnected from technology allowed our child to discover new friendships. At the halfway mark when I received a phone call from him, I asked what he liked most about the trip. His response: “When you’re with this group of kids it’s an equal playing field. No one cares about whether you’re popular or not or where you came from—they just want to get to know you for who you are.” Very profound for a 14-year-old! Thank you for giving the kids amazing guidance and looking out for their safety while also making even the tough moments laughable moments. Keep up the great attitude and keep making them laugh!

Adventure Treks provided a space for my son to be independent yet form an integral part of a community. His striving, learning, and contributions created a very meaningful and joyous experience. The program is thoughtful in their preparation, approach, and guidance. My son said his community was “Amazing! The kids on my trip were really nice and so fun; we laughed and had such a great time together!”

Ren had a wonderful time being in nature and away from the cares of the world. The experience was Ren’s alone—not having technology allowed for being in the moment with peers and the places they went. Ren liked the instructors and felt they were a fun part of the trip, not just adults who were in charge and making sure the kids did what they should.

Adventure Treks is a safe and wonderful way for your child to experience a new area and others from across the country. My son absolutely loved it and wants to spend even more time with his new friends on new adventures!

My son said it was a great trip; he really can’t wait to go back next year. He learned so much about himself, working as a community, and understanding the importance of teamwork, and the best was he had a blast!!! He can achieve more than he realized! Also, he made amazing new friends from all over the country, who are loving, kind, caring, and overall wonderful people with common interests. I am so proud of what Zach accomplished! I can see the change in him and how he looks at situations. He communicates better, understands contributing is key, and has an added sense of confidence I am thrilled to see in him!

Noa had an incredible time—she loved her group and all of the experiences. It was nice to see her so happy after the trip. She’s been talking to her friends every day and is planning another trip with them.

Adventure Treks provided an amazing opportunity for our child to step out of his bubble and experience nature’s beauty while gaining independence, building new friendships, and taking a much-needed digital detox! He has made friendships of a lifetime—his community is a new family. He absolutely loved the backpacking.

After our daughter came home, she said that those were the best two weeks in her life because of the amazing people. The AT staff, program, and team spirit beat all our expectations. This is a very rare example of a company who truly cares to bring out the best from our kids. The communication prior to the adventure was extremely well-organized, with multiple opportunities to talk over the phone or ask questions during webinars. The AT team was really able to create a unique atmosphere and exceeded all points! I can only imagine how difficult and what huge responsibility instructors and AT leadership is taking on. Inna can’t wait until next year’s trip! This has become her dream to come back and experience the same unity and unique, deep friendship!

RJ and I could not have been happier with her Adventure Treks experience. As we got geared up to go, I was pleased that they are incredibly organized, but not uptight. I chose Adventure Treks because of all the places I looked at, it seemed to emphasize safety and fun more than other organizations and from what RJ reported, this holds true—safety is emphasized, but so is fun so that kids learn that being safe does not mean sacrificing fun. The experience made RJ more confident in herself, and she cried when she left her new community. Some people she will miss more than others, but what she misses most of all is the group as a whole. They all worked together and supported each other in ways big and small, and she experienced what it means to be a part of a community that requires its members to support and help each other.

Adventure Treks was a personal growth experience. It’s amazing how teenagers can become so close and make new friends in such short a time.