Adventure Camps for 17 Year-olds
International Bikepacking and Backpacking Trips for 17 Year-olds
Apogee Adventures offers inspiring summer adventures for 17 year‑olds, from writing a standout college essay before senior year to exploring Europe by bike or on foot. These adventures challenge students, build confidence, and introduce them to incredible destinations across the United States and Europe. No prior experience is required, as long as students are motivated and ready to challenge themselves! Our trips for 17 year‑olds provide meaningful growth, unforgettable experiences, and a chance to connect with a supportive community of like-minded peers – away from phones!

Hiking & Backpacking
Alps Explorer
Ages: 15 - 18
Length: 17 Days
Cost: $6,699
Length: 17 Days
Cost: $6,699
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 14 (Waitlist)
Jul 19 - Aug 4 (Waitlist)
Jun 28 - Jul 14 (Waitlist)
Jul 19 - Aug 4 (Waitlist)
2027 Dates:
Jun 30 - Jul 16 (Available)
Jul 21 - Aug 6 (Available)
Jun 30 - Jul 16 (Available)
Jul 21 - Aug 6 (Available)

Hiking & Backpacking
Dolomite Mountains & Croatian Coast (2026)
Ages: 15 - 18
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $5,399
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $5,399
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 10 (Waitlist)
Jul 16 - Jul 28 (Waitlist)
Jun 28 - Jul 10 (Waitlist)
Jul 16 - Jul 28 (Waitlist)

Hiking & Backpacking
Dolomites Explorer
Ages: 15 - 18
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $5,999
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $5,999
2027 Dates:
Jun 30 - Jul 12 (Available)
Jul 16 - Jul 28 (Available)
Jun 30 - Jul 12 (Available)
Jul 16 - Jul 28 (Available)

Biking
Europe Coast to Coast
Ages: 15 - 18
Length: 29 Days
Cost: $8,399
Length: 29 Days
Cost: $8,399
2026 Dates:
Jun 30 - Jul 28 (Waitlist)
Jun 30 - Jul 28 (Waitlist)
2027 Dates:
Jun 30 - Jul 28 (Available)
Jun 30 - Jul 28 (Available)

College Prep
Maine Coast College Essay
Ages: 17 - 18
Length: 8 Days
Cost: $3,299
Length: 8 Days
Cost: $3,299
2026 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 5 (Waitlist)
Jul 12 - Jul 19 (Waitlist)
Aug 1 - Aug 8 (Waitlist)
Jun 28 - Jul 5 (Waitlist)
Jul 12 - Jul 19 (Waitlist)
Aug 1 - Aug 8 (Waitlist)
2027 Dates:
Jun 28 - Jul 5 (Available)
Jul 11 - Jul 18 (Available)
Jul 25 - Aug 1 (Available)
Jun 28 - Jul 5 (Available)
Jul 11 - Jul 18 (Available)
Jul 25 - Aug 1 (Available)

Hiking & Backpacking
Pyrenees Mountains & Coast
Ages: 15 - 18
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $5,799
Length: 13 Days
Cost: $5,799
2026 Dates:
Jul 11 - Jul 23 (Waitlist)
Jul 27 - Aug 8 (Waitlist)
Jul 11 - Jul 23 (Waitlist)
Jul 27 - Aug 8 (Waitlist)
2027 Dates:
Jul 12 - Jul 24 (Available)
Jul 28 - Aug 9 (Available)
Jul 12 - Jul 24 (Available)
Jul 28 - Aug 9 (Available)
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