Teen Summer Hiking & Backpacking Trips

Hiking & Backpacking Camps

From the friendly trails of Acadia to the rugged terrain of the Alps, our summer hiking and backpacking programs for middle and high school students are perfect for beginning and experienced hikers alike. Whether it’s an adventure close to home or a trip abroad, the program you choose will leave lasting memories and form lifelong friendships.

Hiking & Backpacking

Alaska Mountains & Coast

Ages: 14 - 16
Length: 12 Days
Cost: $5,099
2025 Dates:
Jul 12 - Jul 23   (Waitlist)
Jul 28 - Aug 8   (Waitlist)
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 9   (Available)
Jul 13 - Jul 24   (Available)
Jul 28 - Aug 8   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

Alps Explorer

Ages: 15 - 18
Length: 17 Days
Cost: $6,199
2025 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 14   (Waitlist)
Jul 18 - Aug 3   (Limited)
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 14   (Available)
Jul 18 - Aug 3   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

Colorado's Rocky Mountains

Ages: 12 - 14
Length: 9 Days
Cost: $3,499
2025 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 6   (Waitlist)
Jul 10 - Jul 18   (Limited)
Jul 22 - Jul 30   (Limited)
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 6   (Available)
Jul 10 - Jul 18   (Available)
Jul 22 - Jul 30   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

Costa Rica Mountains & Coast

Ages: 14 - 16
Length: 12 Days
Cost: $4,799
2025 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 9   (Waitlist)
Jul 13 - Jul 24   (Limited)
Jul 28 - Aug 8   (Limited)
2026 Dates:
Jun 29 - Jul 10   (Available)
Jul 14 - Jul 25   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

Iceland Mountains & Coast

Ages: 14 - 16
Length: 12 Days
Cost: $5,599
2025 Dates:
Jul 8 - Jul 19   (Waitlist)
Jul 23 - Aug 3   (Limited)
2026 Dates:
Jul 12 - Jul 23   (Available)
Jul 27 - Aug 7   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

Maine Coast Junior

Ages: 11 - 12
Length: 7 Days
Cost: $1,999
2025 Dates:
Jul 13 - Jul 19   (Limited)
Aug 4 - Aug 10   (Limited)
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 4   (Available)
Jul 13 - Jul 19   (Available)
Aug 3 - Aug 9   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

Maine's Downeast Explorer

Ages: 13 - 15
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $3,999
2025 Dates:
Jun 27 - Jul 9   (Waitlist)
Jul 24 - Aug 5   (Limited)
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 10   (Available)
Jul 29 - Aug 10   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

New England Mountains & Coast

Ages: 12 - 14
Length: 9 Days
Cost: $3,399
2025 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 6   (Waitlist)
Jul 12 - Jul 20   (Limited)
Aug 2 - Aug 10   (Waitlist)
2026 Dates:
Jun 27 - Jul 5   (Available)
Jul 17 - Jul 25   (Available)
Aug 1 - Aug 9   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

Northwest Mountains & Coast

Ages: 13 - 15
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $4,699
2025 Dates:
Jun 27 - Jul 9   (Waitlist)
Jul 13 - Jul 25   (Waitlist)
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 10   (Available)
Jul 14 - Jul 26   (Available)
Hiking & Backpacking

Pyrenees Mountains & Coast

Ages: 15 - 18
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $5,399
2025 Dates:
Jun 29 - Jul 11   (Waitlist)
Jul 15 - Jul 27   (Waitlist)
2026 Dates:
Jul 11 - Jul 23   (Available)
Jul 27 - Aug 8   (Available)