Ages 15-17 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.
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 BIKE 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.
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.
WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP COURSE
SUMMER CAMP FOR FUTURE LEADERS
Ages: 15 - 17
Length: Three Weeks
Price: $5,450
Step into a three-week expedition designed to turn experience into leadership. The Wilderness Leadership Course challenges motivated teens to build real-world leadership skills through outdoor adventure, decision-making, and responsibility—preparing them to lead with confidence in the wilderness and beyond.
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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