Since 1973, Wilderness Ventures has been conducting exciting expeditions for beginners and experienced young adults, ages 13 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.

Join Adventure Treks for two, three and four week Adventures for young adults ages 13 - 18 in the amazing scenery of the North American West. 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 2008 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

When it comes to unforgettable summers AAVE -All About Visiting Earth has been leading the teen adventure travel industry since 1976. Our vision empowers high school students to feel alive, competent and part of a self-motivated team. Enjoy world class expeditions in rock climbing, white water rafting, backpacking, biking, sailing, kayaking, horse packing and service projects. Our hallmark is responsibility, commitment and inspirational leadership. Phone interview and references are required. Join us in Alaska, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Europe, Colorado, Thailand, Australia, England, California, Washington state, Africa and beyond. More locations. More adventures. Trips of a lifetime.

Big Lake Youth Camp is a 7-day residential camp offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities in a healthy Christian environment. Big Lake is located 20 miles from Sisters, Oregon on a beautiful 250-acre lake at the base of Mt. Washington. Boys and girls age 7-17 and families are welcome to attend. Big Lake is an ACA accredited camp.

O'Brien's Raft Camp is the only exclusive rafting camp for teens in the USA! This incredible whitewater camp covers nearly fifty miles of river and paddling time. Campers learn the art of team paddling in paddle rafts and the thrill of individual accomplishment in the inflatable kayaks, running Class I, II, and III level rapids. Enjoy the exhileration of time spent in the wilderness on the most beautiful river in Oregon. The opportunity of a lifetime awaits at O'Brien's Rogue River Outfitters Raft Camp!

Enjoy tent camping and outdoor cooking, wilderness survival techniques, track and identify wildlife, swimming, hiking and don’t forget the water fights! Outdoor activities abound, nature appreciation and science at its finest!

Fun in the sun, relationships, pride and lifetime memories are the greatest souvenirs from O'Brien's Rogue River Outfitter's Raft Camp!