Join Adventure Treks for two, three and four week Adventures for young adults ages 12 - 18 in the amazing scenery of the North American. How many teenagers get to Climb Mount Saint Helens, sea kayak with seals, rock climb famous cliffs, or raft big northwestern whitewater? Join students from all over the country and the world. Discover fun, friendships, adventure, community and growth. Program features a 1:4 instructor to student ratio. contact us today for a brochure and DVD.

“I tell parents they won’t believe their good fortune to have stumbled upon such a wholesome organization, with fabulous instructors, who use fun and adventure to tap into a facet of your child’s character, endurance, or personality that had never before found expression.”
F.D. Fields, parent from Pittsburg, PA

Since 1973, Wilderness Ventures has been conducting exciting expeditions for beginners and experienced young adults, ages 11 through 20. Expeditions visit a variety of wilderness environments in the Western United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Australia, Central & South America, and the South Pacific for extended periods. Students learn outdoor and group leadership skills as well as gain an appreciation for various wilderness environments. Activities include backpacking, whitewater rafting & kayaking, mountaineering, biking, sailing, SCUBA, canoeing, sea kayaking, and community service. Participants come from nearly every state and several countries. Enrollment is limited, and applicants must submit school references prior to admission. Previous wilderness experience is not necessary.

Broadreach offers unsurpassed summer adventure learning program for middle school, high school and college students that span the globe. Our hands-on adventures include marine biology, scuba, sailing, language immersion, science and medicine, community service, outdoor skills and leadership programs. Since 1993, we’ve taken thousands of students to some of the world's most incredible destinations in over 30 countries including the islands of the Caribbean, Australia, Fiji, Egypt, Central and South America, China, India, South Africa, France, Canada and the Bahamas. Many Broadreach programs qualify for college credit and all offer a community service component ranging from 5-55 hours. Multiple certifications including PADI scuba certifications, IYT sailing certifications and Wilderness First Responder are offered, and programs are 14-31 days in length in June, July and August.

For teenagers and college students looking for a summer beyond camp, Broadreach will take you to a whole new latitude. Our adventures provide opportunities to master new skills and explore the world in an active, hands-on environment that fully immerses the participant in the experience. Beyond fun and friendship, our programs provide incredible opportunities for learning and personal growth. Each trip has its own blend of discoveries and challenges, designed to take advantage of the unique character and opportunities of the regions we visit. Combining the thrill of discovery, the pride of accomplishment and the excitement of exploration, Broadreach programs focus on individual initiative, group dynamics and genuine participation in the world.

Broadreach is unlike other adventure summer camps. At the end of a Broadreach trip, you leave not only with amazing memories, new life skills and great friends, but also with certifications, community service hours and often college credit. We are not a traditional summer camp or teen tour. We don't travel in buses, large groups or flotillas of sailboats. The cornerstone of our program design is our small group size of just 9-14 participants. Living in a small group promotes teamwork, leadership, compromise and consideration, teaching important lessons applicable to life that will last long after the program is over. Opportunities are created not only by our course design, but by the group itself. Staff and students come together as a team to make the adventure happen. Our staff gives participants individual attention and helps to shape the trip around the goals and abilities of the group. The supportive, non-competitive atmosphere created allows participants to appreciate others for who they are and make close friendships with people who have diverse interests and backgrounds.

Broadreachers do things they never thought they would do, see places they never thought they would see and explore our world on a level they never could with their family or on their own. We have programs for most abilities and interests and no experience is required for many of our trips. Just come with a desire to try new things and broaden your experiences!

SOAR staff lead expeditions in North Carolina, Florida Keys, Wyoming, California, and Costa Rica.

Youth build self-confidence, develop social skills, work on leadership and communication skills, while enjoying the many challenges of our wilderness areas.

Adventure activities include wilderness backpacking, horsepacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, wildlife studies, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking and wilderness medicine. Summer expeditions range from two to four weeks in length. Shorter adventures of three to seven days are planned for the spring, fall and winter. Semester-length courses are available in the spring and fall.

The student to staff ratio is low.

Join us for an Adventure Camp experience like no other! Cheerio Adventures specializes in camp sessions from 3 days up to 14 days of unforgettable adventures. We are a Christian based adventure camp located in the mountains of SW Virginia along the New River. The camp is for boys and girls ages 10-17. All groups consist of 8-12 participants, to maximize the adventure experience and promote strong and long lasting friendships. Our focus on helping young people learn more about themselves, strengthen self-confidence, leadership, teamwork skills, is accomplished while challenging them in a safe and fun Christian setting. All equipment is provided.
Trips take place in NC, TN, VA and WV. Activities include rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, backpacking, caving, mountain biking, sailing, wind surfing and more.

The Mountain is a perfect site for a wide variety of adventures, learning experiences, and fun. MountainCamp is committed to providing meaningful, quality experiences for all youth, and fulfilling The Mountain’s mission of "embracing the diversity of life, creating an environment to energize people to work for positive change". MountainCamp fosters belonging and acceptance. Each camper is treated with respect, kindness and consideration, and celebrated for his or her individual gifts. A balance is maintained between establishing structure and boundaries to keep youth safe and creating opportunities for them to "test their wings."

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina, Eagle’s Nest is a magical place that encourages wonder and helps children grow through meaningful experiences. At Eagle's Nest, campers discover what it means to belong: to rocks and rivers, forests and friends. In addition to learning skills in their self-selected activities, campers experience the joy of being independent and making friends in a fun, safe and vibrant camp community. Accredited by the American Camp Association, Eagle’s Nest is focused on maintaining the highest possible level of safety and hiring the most qualified and experienced counselors, staff, and administration. We embrace the richness of diversity and importance of inclusion, and encourage personal responsibility and self-knowledge. Eagle’s Nest is a safe, supportive, and nurturing community where children can be themselves, try new things, and step out of their comfort zones.

Activities: Children participate in four activities each day. The activities are self-selected from the categories of Wilderness, Arts/Music/Drama, Athletics, and Special Activities. While teaching each activity, we stress the importance of community awareness, skill-building, and sportsmanship while striving to promote a healthy, joyful lifestyle. And, of course, we have FUN!

Added Adventures: As children grow at Eagle’s Nest, they are encouraged to participate in added adventures that we offer. HUCK FINN is an added adventure for 5th and 6th graders. During Huck Finn, campers leave Eagle’s Nest for a week (during Session II) to embark on an experiential journey inspired by the novel Huckleberry Finn. They float down the French Broad River on homemade rafts, camping, fishing, cooking, and reliving the story of Huck Finn along the way.

Hante Adventures: One, two, or three week wilderness and cultural expeditions for teenagers (ages 13-18) in various locations around the United States and the world.

We offer a variety of programs at Talisman which all are designed to encourage development in the following areas: social skills, self-regulation, decision-making, communication and building a more positive self-image.

Foundations is for boys and girls ages 8-13 with ADHD and similar social needs. Activities provide a fun and structured environment in which campers develop self-esteem, trust in self and others, and the basics of good decision making. Activities include day hikes, five day backpacking trip, white water rafting, rock climbing, high ropes course, tree climbing, and swimming. Staff to camper ratio is 1 to 3, which ensures that each camper receives the attention they deserve.

SIGHT Program is especially for children and adolescents (8-15) with high functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome. Activities promote social skills, communication building, and independent living skills. A structured and comfortable atmosphere encourages participants to feel secure and accepted in thier environment, which in turn allows students to learn and have fun.

INSIGHT is a one or two week long session designed for teens (14-17) with Asperger's syndrome to increase self-esteem and work on leadership skills.

Our Teen Adventure Programs teach participants ages 14-17 how to make mature and responsible decisions as they learn to navigate life.

TREK participants learn how to work together as they plan and carry out a 14-day backpacking trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains. TREK also experiences the Alpine Tower, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting.

In TOBA (Talisman Open Boat Adventures), tandem canoeing provides a medium in which participants must maintain clear, effective, and supportive communication. They learn whitewater paddling skills on several of the greatest rivers and lakes in the Southeast.

TRIADVENTURES combines backpacking, paddling, and rock climbing to practice and refine leadership skills.

INSIGHT YOUNG ADULT is a session for 18-22 year olds with Asperger's Syndrome. Activities focus on development of social communication and life skills.

At North Carolina Outward Bound, you won't just run a class III whitewater rapid, summit a snow-covered peak or paddle a sea kayak. You'll learn how to read the river or to navigate the waters using a chart and compass.

You'll learn wilderness travel skills, participate in increasingly challenging activities and become part of a team committed to discovery and responsible risk-taking. As your group becomes competent in technical outdoor skills, instructors turn the responsibility over to you and your crew. You may captain a boat, lead an ascent or navigate your group through difficult terrain.

You'll replenish your body, mind and spirit, exploring remote wilderness landscapes. Out here, there are no cell phones, no computers, no television - no distractions from really getting to know yourself and your crewmates. Absorb every element of your experience %96 the feel of your muscles at the end of a long day, the satisfaction of overcoming an obstacle, the knowledge of new skills.

Imagine waking with the sunrise, bathing in the ocean or drinking from a cool mountain stream. Out here, nature becomes something other than what's outside your door. It's your home and your companion 24/7. You'll live a simple, low-impact lifestyle, learning the effects of human activities in the wilderness. Instruction in Leave No Trace, natural history and ecosystem preservation helps you make environmentally responsible choices on course and in your daily life as you care for and protect the earth's fragile resources.

You'll also gain an opportunity to reflect - alone and as a group - on accomplishments and setbacks. As part of a team of six to 12 students, you support each other in course activities, share moments of hilarity, inspiration and struggle, and develop friendships. Led by two Outward Bound instructors, you establish goals that call for leadership, group decision-making, organization and a unified effort.

Throughout the course, you cultivate compassion by growing through new experiences with others who often have different perspectives than yours. An ethic of service to each other, the local community and the environment is built through working as a team and shared participation in service projects.

Above all, with North Carolina Outward Bound, you'll explore a world of possibilities and live bigger.