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Wilderness & AdventureTraditional CampsFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Lasting Adventures - Yosemite

Lasting Adventures Inc.

28 tracks · 28 options · $1,990–$6,585 · 28 sessions between Jun 6–Aug 13, 2027 (6 days, 10 days, 13 days, and 20 days options)

Ages
Grades 5–12 (varies by track)
Format
Residential
Location
Yosemite National Park, CA
Dates
28 sessions between Jun 6–Aug 13, 2027 (6 days, 10 days, 13 days, and 20 days options)
Cost
$1,990–$6,585
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Wilderness & AdventureTraditional CampsFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Lasting Adventures - Olympic

Lasting Adventures Inc.

28 tracks · 28 options · $1,990–$3,890 · 28 sessions between Jun 20–Aug 20, 2027 (6 days, 10 days, and 13 days options)

Ages
Grades 5–12 (varies by track)
Format
Residential
Location
Olympic National Park, WA
Dates
28 sessions between Jun 20–Aug 20, 2027 (6 days, 10 days, and 13 days options)
Cost
$1,990–$3,890
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Apogee Adventures - Maine Coast Junior

Apogee Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $2,099 · Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2027

Ages
Ages 11-12 per program site (matches completed grades 5–6 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Maine
Dates
Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2027
Cost
$2,099

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 29 – Jul 5, 2027$2,099
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Apogee Adventures - Colorado's Rocky Mountains

Apogee Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $3,599 · Jul 3–11, 2027

Ages
Ages 12-14 per program site (matches completed grades 6–8 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder)
Dates
Jul 3–11, 2027
Cost
$3,599

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJul 3–11, 2027$3,599
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Apogee Adventures - New England Mountains + Coast

Apogee Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $3,499 · Jul 17–25, 2027

Ages
Ages 12-14 per program site (matches completed grades 6–8 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
New England
Dates
Jul 17–25, 2027
Cost
$3,499

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJul 17–25, 2027$3,499
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Wilderness & AdventureTraditional CampsFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Lasting Adventures - Sequoia

Lasting Adventures Inc.

2 tracks · 2 options · $2,990 · 2 sessions between Jun 22–Jul 29, 2027 (10 days options)

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Sequoia National Park, CA
Dates
2 sessions between Jun 22–Jul 29, 2027 (10 days options)
Cost
$2,990
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Bold Earth - Colorado Discovery

Bold Earth Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $3,788 · Jun 28 – Jul 7, 2027

Grades
Current grades 7-9
Format
Residential
Location
Colorado
Dates
Jun 28 – Jul 7, 2027
Cost
$3,788

Session 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Session 1
ResidentialJun 28 – Jul 7, 2027$3,788
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Leadership & GiftedFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

TFT - Alaska Adventure and Service

Travel For Teens

1 track · 1 option · $5,665–$6,295 · Jul 22 – Aug 1, 2027

Grades
Current grades 9-11
Format
Residential
Location
Alaska
Dates
Jul 22 – Aug 1, 2027
Cost
$5,665–$6,295

Departure

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure
ResidentialJul 22 – Aug 1, 2027$6,295 list / $5,665 with promotional discount
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Apogee Adventures - Alaska Mountains + Coast

Apogee Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $5,399 · Jun 30 – Jul 11, 2027

Ages
Ages 14-16 per program site (matches completed grades 8–10 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Alaska
Dates
Jun 30 – Jul 11, 2027
Cost
$5,399

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 30 – Jul 11, 2027$5,399
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Bold Earth - Colorado Bold

Bold Earth Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $4,388 · Jun 28 – Jul 9, 2027

Grades
Current grades 9-11
Format
Residential
Location
Colorado
Dates
Jun 28 – Jul 9, 2027
Cost
$4,388

Session 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Session 1
ResidentialJun 28 – Jul 9, 2027$4,388
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Apogee Adventures - Maine's Downeast Explorer

Apogee Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $4,199 · Jun 29 – Jul 11, 2027

Ages
Ages 13-15 per program site (matches completed grades 7–9 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Maine
Dates
Jun 29 – Jul 11, 2027
Cost
$4,199

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 29 – Jul 11, 2027$4,199
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Apogee Adventures - Northwest Mountains + Coast

Apogee Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $4,999 · Jul 30 – Aug 11, 2027

Ages
Ages 13-15 per program site (matches completed grades 7–9 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Pacific Northwest
Dates
Jul 30 – Aug 11, 2027
Cost
$4,999

Session

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Session
ResidentialJul 30 – Aug 11, 2027$4,999
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Moondance Adventures - Colorado Trail

Moondance Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $5,695 · Jun 6–19, 2027

Ages
Ages 12-13 per program site (matches completed grades 6–7 in search filters)
Format
Residential
Location
Denver, CO (begins/ends)
Dates
Jun 6–19, 2027
Cost
$5,695

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 6–19, 2027$5,695
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Moondance Adventures - Big Wild (Backpacking)

Moondance Adventures

6 tracks · 6 options · $5,895 · 6 sessions between Jun 5–Jul 27, 2027 (14 days options)

Grades
8th-9th grade
Format
Residential
Location
Wyoming and Idaho
Dates
6 sessions between Jun 5–Jul 27, 2027 (14 days options)
Cost
$5,895
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Moondance Adventures - California

Moondance Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $5,695 · Jun 6–19, 2027

Grades
6th-7th grade
Format
Residential
Location
California (San Francisco, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe)
Dates
Jun 6–19, 2027
Cost
$5,695

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 6–19, 2027$5,695
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Wilderness Adventures - Teton Crest

Wilderness Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $5,495 · Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2027

Grades
Current grades 9-12
Format
Residential
Location
Wyoming
Dates
Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2027
Cost
$5,495

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 30 – Jul 13, 2027$5,495 (list; $4,995 early-bird)
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Wilderness Adventures - The Rockies

Wilderness Adventures

1 track · 1 option · $5,145 · Jun 14–27, 2027

Grades
Current grades 6-8
Format
Residential
Location
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Dates
Jun 14–27, 2027
Cost
$5,145

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 14–27, 2027$5,145 (list; $4,645 early-bird)
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Overland - Northwest Explorer

Overland Summers

1 track · 1 option · $5,595 · Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027

Grades
Grades 6-9
Format
Residential
Location
Pacific Northwest (Olympic National Park)
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027
Cost
$5,595

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 27 – Jul 9, 2027$5,595
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Overland - Rocky Mountain Explorer

Overland Summers

1 track · 1 option · $5,595 · Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027

Grades
Grades 6-9
Format
Residential
Location
Rocky Mountains, CO
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027
Cost
$5,595

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 27 – Jul 9, 2027$5,595
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Overland - Sierra Explorer

Overland Summers

1 track · 1 option · $5,595 · Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027

Grades
Grades 6-9
Format
Residential
Location
Yosemite & Sierra Nevada, CA
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027
Cost
$5,595

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 27 – Jul 9, 2027$5,595
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Overland - Sierra Expedition

Overland Summers

1 track · 1 option · $5,995 · Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027

Grades
Grades 9-11
Format
Residential
Location
Sierra Nevada, CA
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027
Cost
$5,995

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 27 – Jul 9, 2027$5,995
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Overland - Northwest Expedition

Overland Summers

1 track · 1 option · $5,895 · Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027

Grades
Grades 9-11
Format
Residential
Location
Pacific Northwest
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027
Cost
$5,895

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 27 – Jul 9, 2027$5,895
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Overland - Rocky Mountain Expedition

Overland Summers

1 track · 1 option · $5,895 · Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027

Grades
Grades 9-11
Format
Residential
Location
Rocky Mountains, CO
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027
Cost
$5,895

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 27 – Jul 9, 2027$5,895
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Wilderness & AdventureFirst-ComeUpdated for 2027

Overland - Environmental Stewardship Montana

Overland Summers

1 track · 1 option · $5,495 · Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027

Grades
Grades 8-11
Format
Residential
Location
Montana
Dates
Jun 27 – Jul 9, 2027
Cost
$5,495

Departure 1

OfferingFormatDatesCost
Departure 1
ResidentialJun 27 – Jul 9, 2027$5,495
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