A more traditional experience
Homestead Adventure
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Ages 10-15 (grouped by age)
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Two Weeks: $3,600
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Four Weeks: $7,000
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Focus: Outdoor adventure, community, comfort
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Experience: No prior experience needed
Homestead Adventure Camp is designed for campers who love outdoor adventure but appreciate the comfort and community of lodge life. This program blends active days filled with exploration and challenge with evenings spent relaxing indoors—creating a balanced, welcoming camp experience.
Campers take part in exciting outdoor electives each day, then return to one of our comfortable lodges for meals, downtime, and connection. It’s a great option for campers who want adventure without committing to tent living every night.
Daily adventure, comfortable evenings
Explore all day. Recharge at night.
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Rock climbing
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Canoeing
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Kayaking
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Caving and exploration
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Shelter building
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Swimming
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Ropes course challenges
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Fire building & camp cooking
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Outdoor education & Leave No Trace
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Group leadership & shared decision making
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Optional off-site expeditions
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Evening lodge activities & social time
Activities are divided by age group to appropriately challenge campers, while lodge life brings the whole camp together as one community. Campers also play team games and participate in the famous WA-Olympics. Days are active, hands-on, and full of adventure.
Lodge life
Comfort that builds community
Campers stay in one of Wilderness Adventure’s lodges, complete with bathrooms, showers, and hearty meals prepared by our camp kitchen. Evenings are a chance to relax, connect with friends, and recharge after full days outdoors.
While most nights are spent indoors, campers can opt into overnight excursions—sleeping under the stars, gathering around campfires, and enjoying classic camp moments like s’mores and stories.
One of Homestead Adventure Camp's defining features is its shared-lodge experience. Campers live together across age groups, building friendships throughout the camp, while still participating in activities and cabin groups with peers their own age.
Our staff is WA-some
Safety & Supervision
Safety comes first—always. Every activity is led by dedicated experts hired for their experience and expertise, and all staff are Wilderness First Aid–certified. Campers receive a thorough safety orientation at the start of their session, and every activity is age-appropriate and supported by proper safety equipment.
An on-site infirmary and attentive supervision throughout the day ensure campers are supported as they challenge themselves and have fun.
A Week of Homestead Adventure
Sample Itinerary
*This is an example itinerary based on past years' trips. Homestead Adventure is a two or four-week program. This example shows a typical week. For exact information on this year's itinerary, please contact us!
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Arrival & Welcome
Campers arrive, settle into the lodge, and get comfortable in their new home for the week. After meeting counselors and fellow campers, the group heads out for icebreakers, camp games, and a tour of Basecamp. The evening wraps up with a hot dinner from the camp kitchen and a relaxed campfire to kick off the week.
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On the Water
The week begins with kayaking and canoeing, where campers learn paddling skills and explore calm waters. In the afternoon, groups rotate through outdoor education activities focused on local ecosystems and wildlife. After dinner in the lodge, the evening is spent playing games, hanging out with friends, and recharging for the next day.
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Climb High, Explore Deep
Campers head out for rock climbing in the morning, learning technique, balance, and trust as they work their way up the wall. After lunch, the adventure continues with a guided caving trip that introduces geology, navigation, and underground exploration. The day ends back at the lodge with a warm meal and time to relax.
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Learn Outside
Midweek focuses on outdoor skills and education. Campers explore local trails, practice navigation, learn Leave No Trace principles, and take part in hands-on nature discovery. In the afternoon, group challenges and games build teamwork and confidence. Evening lodge time includes activities, reflection, and plenty of laughter.
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Choose Your Adventure
Campers get to mix things up with a day of rotating electives—kayaking, hiking, climbing, or team challenges—based on age and interest. Those who want a taste of classic camping can opt into an overnight campout, complete with campfire stories and s’mores, while others enjoy a cozy night back in the lodge.
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Basecamp Games
The morning brings camp-wide games and friendly competitions that bring everyone together. In the afternoon, campers revisit favorite activities or try something new. The week wraps up with a celebration dinner, skits, and a closing campfire filled with stories and memories from the week.
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Team Challenge Day
Campers take on low ropes elements that test communication and trust before moving on to the high ropes course and the giant swing, where encouragement and problem-solving matter as much as bravery. After a full day of working together, the group winds down with dinner and a relaxed evening, proud of what they achieved as a team.
Is my camper ready?
More info on Homestead Adventure
Homestead Adventure is a great fit for campers who:
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Love outdoor activities but appreciate returning to lodge comfort at night
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Enjoy active days balanced with time to relax and recharge
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Want to make friends and be part of a supportive camp community
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Are ready to build confidence through new experiences at their own pace
Challenge/fitness level
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All skill levels are welcome; we teach campers everything they need to know
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Challenge by choice - campers are not required to participate in any activity they are uncomfortable with
Included in tuition (no hidden fees here):
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All lodging and meals
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Guided activities
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All equipment and activity gear
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Transportation throughout camp session
Not included in tuition:
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Personal clothing and items (packing lists available for enrolled campers)
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Let's find your adventure.
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