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Hiking Trips
Maine Coast Junior
Hiking
Ages 11-12
Challenge Level: 2
7 Days
$1,799 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- July 11 – July 17
- July 21 – July 27
- August 5 – August 11
Trip Highlights:
- Hike in stunning Acadia National Park
- Bike Acadia’s picturesque Carriage Roads
- Kayak in Maine’s beautiful Casco Bay
Colorado’s Rocky Mountains
Hiking
Ages 12-14
Challenge Level: 3
9 Days
$3,299 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 29 to July 7
- July 11 to July 19
- July 23 to July 31
Trip Highlights:
- Hike the 14,000′ mountain peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Rock climb with professional guides
- Whitewater raft the Poudre River
New England Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 12-14
Challenge Level: 3
9 Days
$3,299 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 29 to July 7
- July 8 to July 16
- July 20 to July 28
- August 3 to August 11
Trip Highlights:
- Climb granite walls with professional climbing guides
- Hike in New Hampshire’s iconic White Mountains
- Raft the Androscoggin River & sea kayak Maine’s rocky coast
Golden State Adventure
Hiking
Ages 13-15
Challenge Level: 4
12 Days
$4,099 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 29 to July 10
- July 14 to July 25
- July 29 to August 9
Trip Highlights:
- Hike the epic coastlines’ of Point Reyes & Big Sur
- Sea kayak Tomales Bay
- Surf Santa Cruz and explore San Francisco
Costa Rica Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 4
12 Days
$4,699 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 29 to July 10
- July 14 to July 25
- July 29 to August 9
Trip Highlights:
- Hike through wildlife rich Manuel Antonio National Park
- Zip-line through Costa Rica’s rainforest
- Surf Costa Rica’s famous Pacific Coast
Iceland Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 4
12 Days
$4,999 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 28 to July 10
- July 14 to July 26
- July 30 to August 11
Trip Highlights:
- Sea kayak beneath world-famous Mt. Kirkjufell
- Explore an ice cave with professional guides
- Hike in Skaftafell National Park and soak in Blue Lagoon
Maine’s Downeast Explorer
Hiking
Ages 13-15
Challenge Level: 4
13 Days
$3,799 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 28 to July 10
- July 14 to July 26
- July 30 to August 11
Trip Highlights:
- Sea kayak Maine’s spectacular coast
- Explore world-famous Acadia National Park
- Backpack on the Appalachian Trail and climb Maine’s highest peak, Mt. Katahdin
Alaska Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 5
12 Days
$4,799 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 28 to July 9
- July 14 to July 25
- July 30 to August 10
Trip Highlights:
- Hike & backpack Chugach State Park
- Sea kayak in a glacial fjord
- Glacier hiking and ice-climbing with professional guides
Northwest Explorer
Hiking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 7
20 Days
$5,499 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 28 to July 17
- July 22 to August 10
Trip Highlights:
- Hike in Olympic and Cascade National Park
- Whitewater raft the Skagit River and explore Seattle
- Sea kayak in the San Juan Islands of Puget Sound
Pyrenees Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 15-18
Challenge Level: 7
13 Days
$4,899 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 28 – July 10
- July 14 to July 26
- July 30 to August 11
Trip Highlights:
- Backpack the Carros de Foc hiking circuit in the Spanish Pyrenees
- Kayak the Catalonian coastline of the Mediterranean Sea
- Explore the treasure of historic Barcelona
Alps Explorer
Hiking
Ages 15-18
Challenge Level: 8
20 Days
$6,199 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 28 to July 17
- July 22 to August 10
Trip Highlights:
- Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc trail
- Hike in Switzerland, Italy, and France
- Experience the Aletsch Glacier
Biking Trips
Cape Cod & the Islands
Biking
Ages 12-14
Challenge Level: 3
10 Days
$3,299 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 28 to July 7
- July 11 to July 20
- August 1 to August 10
Trip Highlights:
- Bicycle tour scenic Cape Cod
- Explore historic Nantucket Center
- Volunteer on Martha’s Vineyard
Vermont to Montréal
Biking
Ages 13-15
Challenge Level: 4
12 Days
$3,699 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 30 to July 10
- July 14 to July 25
- July 30 to August 10
Trip Highlights:
- Bike through Vermont and Canada’s gorgeous countryside
- Kayak Lake Champlain & explore vibrant Montreal
- Volunteer with park rangers in Burlington, Vermont
Pacific Coast
Biking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 6
20 Days
$4,899 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 28 to July 17
- July 22 to August 10
Trip Highlights:
- Cycle the stunning coastlines of Oregon and California
- Ride the Avenue of the Giants in Redwoods National Park
- Take a surf lesson along California’s Pacific Coast
Europe Coast to Coast
Biking
Ages 15-18
Challenge Level: 9
29 Days
$7,399 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 29 to July 28
Trip Highlights:
- Pedal bike paths and country roads through seven European countries
- Explore Bruges, Paris, & Venice
- Ride through Germany’s Black Forest and the Alps
Community Service Trips
Caribbean Service: Puerto Rico
Community Service
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 3
12 Days
$4,399 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 29 to July 10
- July 14 to July 25
- July 29 to August 9
Trip Highlights:
- Volunteer on projects throughout Puerto Rico
- Surf and snorkel in tropical blue waters
- Explore Old San Juan
Caribbean Service: Virgin Islands
Community Service
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 3
12 Days
$4,399 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 29 to July 10
- July 14 to July 25
- July 29 to August 9
Trip Highlights:
- Volunteer on projects throughout St. Croix
- Explore majestic Buck’s Island National Monument by snorkel
- Kayak in a bioluminescent bay
Writing/Photography Trips
Maine Coast College Essay
Writing or Photography
Ages Limited to Rising Seniors
Challenge Level: 1
8 Days
$2,999 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- June 30 to July 7
- July 24 to July 31
- August 4 to August 11
Trip Highlights:
- Craft your college essay with a professional writer
- Sharpen your college interview & application skills
- Coastal hiking and sea kayaking in Casco Bay
Maine Coast Photo
Writing or Photography
Ages 15-18
Challenge Level: 1
8 Days
$2,999 (airfare not included)
2024 Dates:
- July 13 to July 20
Trip Highlights:
- Learn and practice the basics of digital photography with professional instruction
- Hike, kayak, and explore Maine
- Volunteer with a coastal land trust