Adventures Cross-Country USA, Africa, China, Costa Rica, Australia, Fiji, Thailand, Belize, Guatemala, Morocco, Tahiti, , New Zealand, Egypt and Europe (Service, Language & Service, Multisport, and Blue Water)
Adventures Cross-Country has offered adventure programs for teenagers throughout the world since 1983. Trips focus on community service, leadership, team building, and gaining new experiences in places throughout North America, the South Pacific, Europe, Central and South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa.
General Program Adventure Camp Kayaking Camp Language Camp Mountaineering Camp Rafting Camp Sailing Camp SCUBA Camp Surfing Camp Marine Science Camp
Coed
Travel Camp
2
3
4
5
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
13 - 18
NONE
Over $1000 (week)
More About Camp
Adventures Cross-Country offers domestic and international adventure trips in various outdoor settings in 20 countries and 5 western states throughout North America, the South Pacific, Europe, Central and South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. With 28 years of experience ARCC students travel to the world's most spectacular locations and participate in activities such as community service projects, language schools, cultural immersion, backpacking, sailing, SCUBA diving, surfing, rafting, sea kayaking, zip-lining, rock climbing, mountaineering, glacier travel, ice climbing, and more!
Trip destinations include Australia, Belize, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Egypt, France, Fiji, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Morocco, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Tahiti, Tanzania, Thailand and California, Colorado, Utah, Alaska, and Hawaii in the US. No experience other than enthusiastic participation is required.
ARCC offers trips in four categories:
Community Service Adventures: ARCC's Community Service Adventures offer a chance to give something back to the communities we visit while taking part in world-class adventure activities. Service sections include teaching English to local school children, working in hospitals or clinics, and building much needed facilities in rural villages. Adventures in Africa, Australia, California, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, Hawaii, Morocco, Spain, and Thailand. Lodging will be in local guest-houses, small hotels, and occasionally camping.
Blue Water Adventures: The Blue Water Adventures generally focus on warm water activities such as sailing, SCUBA diving and surfing. There is no overnight backpacking on any Blue Water Adventures. The trips have strong educational and certification components. Blue Water Adventures are offered in Belize, Costa Rica, Fiji, Greece, Hawaii, Italy, New Zealand and Tahiti. Lodging on a Blue Water Adventure is a mix of camping, small hotels and hostels, and on live-aboard sailboats.
Language & Service Adventures: Language Adventures are international programs where learning a language, exploring the culture, and getting off the beaten path are an integral part of the adventure. Features time at accredited language schools working with native speakers, and working on community service projects. Programs are in France, Spain, or Costa Rica and Guatemala. Lodging is a mix of hotels, hostels, and village-hosted stays. Time not in class will be spent exploring cities and participating in adventure activities like windsurfing, whitewater rafting, surfing and zip-lining.
Multisport Adventures: Our Multisport Adventures offer a range of activities like rafting, rock climbing, or sea kayaking, as well as overnight wilderness backpacking in North America and Europe. Curriculum focuses on individual development and group leadership. Multisport Adventures are suitable for both “first timers” and experienced students. Lodging is predominantly camping in some of the most spectacular locations in North America and Europe.
Activities and Features
Accommodating Special Needs
Attention Deficit Disorder Asthma Diabetes Learning Disability
Religious Emphasis
None
Academic
Language Studies
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Mountaineering Climb and Rappel Ropes Course Backpacking Hiking Rock Climbing
Water Sports
General Water Sports Recreational Swimming SCUBA Wind Surfing Kayaking Rafting Snorkeling Sailing
Miscellaneous
Environmental Leadership Skills
Other Activities
Community Service Cultural Immersion Cooking Classes Sailing Surfing Sea Kayaking Zip-lining Glacier Travel Ice Climbing
Camp Address
Winter Address
242 Redwood Highway
Trip Destinations Throughout USA, Africa, China, Costa Rica, Australia, Fiji, Thailand, Belize, Guatemala, Morocco, Tahiti, New Zealand, Egypt and Europe, Community Service, Language & Service, Multisport, and Blue Water
(800) 767-2722 (tel.) (415) 332-2130 (fax.)
242 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley, CA, 94941 USA
(800) 767-2722 (tel.) (415) 332-2130 (fax.)
