Adventure Camps
For Campers Ages 8-14 (Rising 3rd-8th Grades).
Adventure Camps!
Adventure Camps are designed in the mold of Park’s outdoor education program, providing experiential learning opportunities on our new challenge course and surrounding outdoor areas.
Adventure Camps provide meaningful opportunities for campers to get outside their comfort zone, build resilience, and forge connections with a small group of campers as they tackle challenges — both individually and collectively —over the course of the week.
Adventure Camps are guided by the “challenge with choice” philosophy that encourages campers to develop a deeper understanding of their potential when faced with a challenge. Each den, limited to just 12 campers, is guided by two dedicated facilitators who create a supportive environment that welcomes mistakes and inspires students to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Throughout the week, students will become more resilient and confident, recognizing how to be their best selves when faced with adversity.
Each Adventure Camp is anchored in our challenge course and includes a mix of ground-based team building activities on our low ropes course as well as aerial adventure challenges on our climbing wall, vertical playground, high ropes course, and zip line. Each week syncs the challenge course elements with a different outdoor activity so that campers get a wide range of outdoor experiences throughout the week. In addition, each adventure camp includes a full-day field trip on Wednesday so that campers can engage in the weekly activities in a novel setting.
Camp Details – Prices and Schedules:
Ages: Adventure Camps are open to two age groups:
- Ages 8-10 (rising 3rd-5th Graders)
- Ages 11-14 (rising 6th-8th Graders)
Dates: Adventure Camps run from June 23-August 15 with a new session starting each Monday
Cost: $675/week
Note: Lunch is available for purchase the weeks of June 23-August 1. Lunch is not available for purchase the last two weeks of the program, August 4-8 and August 11-15; campers must bring their own snacks and lunches.
Adventure Camps Schedule:
| Week | Theme | Field Trip |
|---|---|---|
| June 23-27 | Paddles and Trails | Canoeing and Hiking |
| June 30-July 3 | Peddles and Peaks | Mountain Biking |
| July 7-11 | Rocks and Ropes | Outdoor Climbing |
| July 14-18 | Float and Fly | River Tubing |
| July 21-25 | Paddles and Trails | Canoeing and Hiking |
| July 28-August 1 | Peddles and Peaks | Mountain Biking |
| August 4-8 | Rocks and Ropes | Outdoor Climbing |
| August 11-15 | Float and Fly | River Tubing |
Camp Descriptions
Paddles and Trails
(June 23-27 & July 21-25)
Learn paddling basics on our local waterways. Before getting onto the water, campers will learn about the parts of the canoe and paddle, proper paddle grip, posture, and different stroke techniques. On the water, instructors will teach campers how to paddle forwards, backwards, and steer in a flat water environment with hands-on practice and games. Off the water, campers will take in local flora and fauna on hikes through trails on campus.
Paddles and Peaks
(June 30-July 3 & July 28-August 1)
This adventure on wheels teaches campers mountain biking basics like the parts of a bike and how they function, proper riding posture, how to shift gears, how to use brakes safely, and how to use good trail etiquette on public biking trails. All campers are required to bring their own bike and must be confident on a bike to sign up for this program, but we’ll be traveling on beginner-friendly trails.
Rocks and Ropes
(July 7-11 & August 4-8)
Campers will visit local crags for experience climbing a natural rock face. Instructors will teach campers about body positioning, grip techniques, movement strategies, and crag etiquette as campers step out of their comfort zones and take in beautiful views from the top of the route.
Float and Fly
(July 14-18 & August 11-15)
Nothing screams summer like floating down the river with friends while tubing in our local state parks! Campers will take in beautiful scenery and learn about local flora and fauna while riding nature’s lazy river. They can hop out of their tubes at designated swimming spots to cool off and fish with a dip net.
