Ages 13-14 Summer Camps
CLASSIC SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
The perfect mix of outdoor activities for those interesting in trying a bit of everything!
Ages: 11 - 17 (co-ed, grouped by age)
Adventure: $1,920 (One Week)
Expedition: $3,400 (Two Weeks)
Classic Summer Camps are the heart of the Wilderness Adventure experience. Campers live outdoors, travel between campsites, and take on a wide range of adventures like rock climbing, paddling, caving, and backpacking. Available as a one-week Adventure or two-week Expedition, these camps build independence, teamwork, and confidence through real outdoor challenge.
HOMESTEAD ADVENTURE CAMP
The perfect mix of adventure and lodge-based comforts.
Ages: 10-15 (grouped by age), Co-ed
Two Weeks: $3,420 with code HOMESTEAD5 (normally $3,600)
Homestead Adventure blends exciting outdoor activities with the comfort of lodge living. Campers spend their days kayaking, climbing, hiking, and exploring, then return to cozy lodges with hot meals and showers at night. It’s the perfect option for campers who want real adventure by day and comfort by night.
G.I.R.L SUMMER CAMP
G.I.R.L: Girls in Recreational Leadership. The perfect mix of outdoor activities for young women.
Ages: 12-14
Length: One Week
Price: $1,920
G.I.R.L. (Girls in Recreational Leadership) Camp is an empowering outdoor experience designed specifically for young women ready to grow in confidence and leadership. Through hands-on adventure, teamwork, and guided reflection, campers develop outdoor skills, strengthen their voices, and build meaningful connections in a supportive, all-girls environment.
OUTDOOR ENGINEERING SUMMER CAMP
Blending engineering, technology, and nature into summer camp!
Ages: 13 - 16
Length: One Week
Price: $1,920
Outdoor Engineering Camp blends hands-on building, creative problem-solving, and outdoor adventure into one unique experience. Campers design, build, and test real projects—like robots, shelters, and mechanical systems—while exploring how engineering principles come to life in the outdoors. It’s the perfect camp for curious minds who love thinking, creating, and doing.
ROCK CLIMBING SUMMER CAMP
A climbing-focused summer camp for those looking to improve their climbing skills!
Ages: 14 - 17
Length: One Week
Price: No Sessions in 2026
Rock Climbing Camp is a climbing-focused adventure designed for teens who want to build skills and confidence on the wall and on real rock. Campers learn climbing techniques, rope systems, and belaying under the guidance of experienced instructors while tackling new challenges each day. It’s an immersive experience that blends technical progression, teamwork, and unforgettable days spent climbing outdoors.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING SUMMER CAMP
The best summer camp for campers who love mountain biking!
Ages: 14 - 17
Length: One Week
Price: $1,920
Mountain Bike Camp is a high-energy adventure built for teens who love to ride. Campers spend the week developing trail skills, learning bike maintenance, and exploring some of the best riding in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With daily rides, skill progression, and time outdoors, this camp builds confidence, independence, and a strong sense of teamwork—both on and off the trail.
GO WITH THE FLOW SUMMER CAMP
A watersports-based camp with kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting, and more!
Ages: 14 - 17
Length: Two Weeks
Price: $3,880
Go With The Flow is a two-week, water-based adventure for teens who love paddling, travel, and challenge. Campers journey across rivers and lakes by kayak and canoe, build river-reading skills, and take on whitewater with the support of experienced instructors. Living and traveling together on the water, campers grow in confidence, teamwork, and independence through a true expedition experience.
Camp Discounts
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Sibling discount: $100 off for each sibling camper (please call or email us)
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Referral: $150 off for each referral made (please call or email us)
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Homestead Adventure: Exclusive 5% discount when using coupon code HOMESTEAD5
Adventure, Growth, and Lifelong Skills
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