Youth overnight adventures are geared towards ages twelve through eighteen, and focus on education and fostering a sense of belonging in the outdoors, with plenty of time for exploration and play. We have 5 day backpacking trips for a range of fitness and experience levels, from our Ross Lake location for beginners, to Flapjack Lakes for a more challenging route.

For youth who have experience in the outdoors and are seeking an even bigger challenge, explore our Ruth Mountain climb or Wilderness Leadership Course below.

We have multiple single day programs for younger children, including our Pinecones program for elementary school age children, and Tiny Trails, for four to six year old adventurers.

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High School

Our adventures for high schoolers combine outdoor adventure with opportunities for personal development, nature education, and skill building. We offer backpacking, camping, and single day trips throughout the year, as well as courses focusing on wilderness skills, leadership development, advanced backpacking, mountaineering, and wilderness first aid.

Middle School

Middle School adventures are geared towards ages twelve through fourteen, and focus on education and fostering a sense of belonging in the outdoors, with plenty of time for exploration and play. We have 3-5 day backpacking trips for a range of fitness and experience levels.

Elementary School

Events for kids in first through fifth grade

Tiny Trails

Nature activities for preschoolers