Co-Educational Adventure Camps and Programs
3788 North Arm Rd
Ely, MN 55731, U.S.A.Phone: 651-645-6605
High quality canoe and backpacking adventures and wilderness trips in the BWCAW, Quetico Provincial Park and in the finest wilderness areas throughout North America. "Widji" wilderness trips focus on respect and values that build skills for life as they develop an unparalleled relationship with the environment. Our program offers a progressive challenge and growth for teens. As campers return year after year for more challenging trips, they build upon their wilderness skills and take on greater leadership roles. At the core of our programs are the Y values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. And Respect is the foundation for all...
North Topsail Beach, NC 28460, U.S.A.
Phone: 910-256-7873
Join us this summer for Sea Turtle Camp! Our summer camp programs in North Carolina, Hawaii and Costa Rica immerse youth, ages 10-17, in the field of marine biology. Explore the Ocean and the unique world of Sea Turtles, through our hands-on marine science summer camps! Our mission is to inspire and empower youth to become independent, proactive stewards of the environment through exposure to the world of marine biology. Our North Carolina campers visit the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center to learn first-hand about sea turtle rehabilitation. Campers also participate in fun, hands-on marine science activities throughout their...
3726 Miller Trunk Rd
Eveleth, MN 55734, U.S.A.Phone: 612-822-2267
Girls and boys have been creating memories and friendships for over 80 years at Camp Warren. Uniquely situated on 480 acres on Half Moon Lake, just a few hours north of the Twin Cities, you'll find the perfect setting for girls and boys to experience exciting camp adventures. Kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. We have a strong tradition of progressive activities including archery, kayaking, swimming, windsurfing, wilderness exploration, arts and crafts, photography, fishing, sailing, canoeing, overnight campouts,...
6836 F-41
Oscoda, MI 48750, U.S.A.Phone: 989-739-2801
Sparkling waters. Breathtaking sunsets. Trails leading to extraordinary adventures. Where the majestic Ausable River meets the sandy shores of Lake Huron. Where learning is hands-on and kids thrive in a caring, supportive community. Campers try a wide range of activities, learning about their interests and developing new skills and talents, under careful guidance of responsible Y staff.
3606 North Arm Rd
Ely, MN 55731, U.S.A.Phone: 651-645-6605
For more than 50 years, Camp du Nord has been providing outdoor experiences for families: offering opportunities for enriched family relationships, increased wilderness appreciation, and spiritual growth. Each day provides new adventures, where families have quality time together. Cozy and comfortable cabins range from rustic to full amenity, tent sites also available. Activities include canoeing, campfires, age-group programming, cross country skiing, hiking, crafts, fishing, saunas and more! Camp du Nord offers year-round opportunities for families, adults, groups, weddings, and reunions.
9303 Father Foley Drive
Pine River, MN 56474, U.S.A.Phone: 218-543-6161
Join us as we begin the next century of Camp Foley and welcome campers for our 101st summer in 2026! Grow Grit. Investigate Independence. Kids converge on Camp Foley each summer from all over the world to put aside their phones and computers and work on face to face social skills all the while trying new activities and taking risks in a safe, kid focused environment! With over 80 years of combined experience, the Camp Foley directors run a seasoned program that has been in operation for over 100 years. Beautiful Whitefish Lake in North Central, Minnesota offers the perfect backdrop for kids to reconnect with nature and learn from each other. An...
13690 Pine Bend Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068, U.S.A.Phone: 651-319-8010
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Spring Lake. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. Spring Lake is located in the Spring Lake Park Reserve, overlooking the Mississippi and part of the Dakota County park system near Hastings, MN. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horse, Fishing, Outdoor Living, Arts & Crafts, Archery & Slingshot, Teen Specialty, Peak Adventure, and themed camps like Pirates and Dragons, Fairies & Princesses. New this year, Survivor Skills...
6580 State Highway 49
Lotus, CA 95651, U.S.A.Phone: 530-621-3918
Founded in 1989, Rock-N-Water is a group of Christians who want to impact young people with the joy of God's Living Word, so that they might come to know Jesus and pass on God's love with excitement. We focus our program on biblical principles, and we use the help of nature, friendship, and challenge to develop character. Our staff are highly committed Christians with excellent outdoor leadership skills. Your students' safety, spiritual growth, learning, and adventurous fun are our staff's goal. We savor the opportunity to be one of Jesus' tools in your students' lives. We take individual youth, families, and school or church youth groups on...
1077 Township Road 2916
Perrysville, OH 44864, U.S.A.Phone: 419-938-7151
Camp Nuhop | Social Emotional Summer Camp in Ohio Building confidence, connection, and independence for more than 50 years. For more than 50 years, Camp Nuhop has been a leader in inclusive summer camp experiences designed to help young people grow socially, emotionally, and independently. Located in the Mohican region of Ohio, Nuhop serves campers ages 6 to 18 in a structured and supportive community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to succeed. As one of the first camps of its kind in the United States, Nuhop is built on a tried and true model that blends traditional camp experiences with intentional social emotional skill...
9910 Briarwood Ave NE
Monticello, MN 55362, U.S.A.Phone: 763-295-5454
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Manitou. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. Manitou is located on 1,200 acres on Lake Bertram and Long Lake outside of Monticello, MN. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horse, Fishing, Outdoor Living, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboard, Teen Specialty, Peak Adventure, and themed camps like Pirates and Dragons, Fairies & Princesses. New this year: - Super Hero Camp - Water Adventures - Digital Photography - Teen...
415 Charlie White Trail
Pendleton, SC 29670, U.S.A.Phone: 423-593-2185
Camp Cherith in the Carolinas is the camping ministry of Pioneer Clubs. Our volunteer staff is made up of parents and past campers who are dedicated to the mission of our camp. We are an interdenominational Christ-centered camp striving to teach and model "Christ in every aspect of life." Camp Cherith in the Carolinas strives to provide a safe, exciting, enjoyable camp experience for children and adults; encouraging them to establish and strengthen a lasting personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Camp Anokijig - Equestrian Ranch
W5639 Anokijig Lane
Plymouth, WI 53073, U.S.A.Phone: 920-893-0782
New friends, positive values, personal growth, great adventures, and OUTRAGEOUS FUN are the foundations of the Camp Anokijig experience! Since 1926, this Southeastern Wisconsin summer camp has provided a picturesque landscape for unforgettable childhood memories. Nestled within the northern unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest, near Plymouth, WI, Camp Anokijig offers all of the traditional youth camp experiences and activities you would expect, plus so much more! We believe an Anokijig camp experience will provide your child with opportunities to learn and grow and develop lifelong skills to become contributing members of their communities. All campers...
34285 Kruse Ranch Rd
Cazadero, CA 95421, U.S.A.Phone: 707-847-3494
Established in 1952, Farm Camp is a traditional, coed, overnight camp for children ages 8 to 17. We are located less than 3 hours north of San Francisco on 500 acres of beautiful Sonoma County Redwoods, just 1 1/2 miles up from the Pacific Coast Ocean. Farm Camp is located at Plantation, which is a working farm located on 500 acres in the coastal hills of Northern California's Sonoma County. Farm Camp's emphasis is in nurturing self esteem and building responsibility in an atmosphere of shared fun in a relaxed and beautiful setting. Campers stay for 1,2, or 4 week sessions. They choose daily from a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback...
4443 Grave Run Road
Manchester, MD 21102, U.S.A.Phone: 443-712-1010
River Valley Ranch (RVR), a summer camp in Maryland, allows campers to enjoy a myriad of activities including: Adventure activities, Extreme Sports, Horseback riding, Theater, Rodeo Sports, Traditional Sports, Swimming and much more. There are three main camp facilities on the 560 acre Ranch in Carroll County Maryland. Arrowhead Woods is a program for campers between the ages of 7 and 9. Fort Roller is a camp for children between the ages of 9 and 12. And Frontier Town is a camp for students ages 12 to 17. Each program runs up to eight weeks. Each week is from Sunday afternoon until Friday evening, and during each week campers can pick a different...
754 Fox Knob Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363, U.S.A.Phone: 276-579-6731
Nestled on 150 acres in Mouth of Wilson, VA, Cheerio on the New River is unique in that we offer a blend of onsite camp activities which fully utilize the New River and the property, while also continuing to offer off-site trip adventures. Our goal is to expose campers to the natural beauty of the great outdoors in a challenging, fun, and memorable camp experience. We are dedicated to helping your camper build a lifetime of love for the outdoors.
3425 Ihduhapi Rd
Loretto, MN 55357, U.S.A.Phone: 763-230-9308
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Ihduhapi (EE-dohop-ee). This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. Ihduhapi is west of the Twin Cities near Loretto, MN, on 175 acres on beautiful Lake Independence. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horse, Fishing, Climbing, Leaders in Training, and themed camps like Pirates and Dragons, Fairies & Princesses. New this year, Tree Identification and Orienteering Course. During this 5-day enrichment program, our commitment is to...
Science Sea Camp, 6503 N. Ocean Dr.
Dania Beach, FL 33004, U.S.A.Phone: 888-736-3180
The Science of the Sea Camp program emphasizes experiential, hands-on, project and lab-based learning; with a strong focus on coastal, maritime hammocks, and mangrove estuaries.
7300 Hickory Ridge Rd
Holly, MI 48442, U.S.A.Phone: 248-887-4533
At YMCA Camp Ohiyesa day and overnight camps, kids discover friendship, new skills, teamwork, leadership and confidence. A wide range of activities fuel lots of summer adventure. Boys and girls entering grades K-10 will engage in safe and fun programs to enrich their summer experience. Through their camp activities, campers make new friends, gain confidence, develop life and leadership skills and practice teamwork.
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer Culinary and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"
11490 Klamath Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044, U.S.A.Phone: 952-435-2859
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Streefland. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. Streefland is located at beautiful Lake Kingsley in Lakeville, MN. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horse, Fishing, Duct Tape Art, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Archery & Slingshot, Teen Specialty, Peak Adventure, and themed camps like Super Hero, Pirates and Dragons, Fairies & Princesses. New this year, Junior Rangers Camp and Outdoor Livings Skills. During this 5-day enrichment...
532 County Rd F
Hudson, WI 54016, U.S.A.Phone: 715-386-4380
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Daycroix. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. DayCroix is located at YMCA Camp St. Croix, one our residential camps, on Lake St. Croix in Hudson, WI. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Archery, Water Adventure, Leaders in Training, and more!. New this year, Junior Rangers Camp! During this 5-day enrichment program, our commitment is to nurture character development in our campers through the...
201 Cushion Peak Road
Reinholds, PA 17569, U.S.A.Phone: 610-670-2267
At YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser, we believe that today's campers are tomorrow's leaders. Our progressive, camper-centered programs are designed to challenge every child in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. At camp our goal is to create an environment where campers make friends, learn new skills, build self-confidence, and gain a sense of independence in our camp community. The memories our campers make at Camp Conrad Weiser truly last a lifetime. We pride ourselves on creating an experience as unique as each of our campers. From our Athletics to our Arts & Nature programs, Camp Conrad Weiser affords many opportunities to develop new skills. Our camp...
4654 Pleasant Hill Road
Perrysville, OH 44864, U.S.A.Phone: 419-938-3715
You will be safe, you will be challenged, and you will have fun when you attend Summer's Best Adventure at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp. Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp is a Christian summer camp located in Ohio's beautiful Mohican Forest. We are situated on a picturesque 250 acre property and an 850-acre lake. Our days are filled with engaging camp activities led by exceptional role models who are committed to helping your child grow socially, spiritually, and physically. Launch your adventure this summer at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp!
64 Gap Creek Rd
Zirconia, NC 28790, U.S.A.Phone: 828-697-6313
Our specialized camp program helps children with ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome or high-functioning autism to develop physical and social competence in an atmosphere that encourages and supports self-regulation and self-direction. We believe that every child wants to do well, and that every child has unique strengths, struggles, and outlooks on life. In order to help all of our campers reach their potential, we must meet them as individuals, and not attempt to fit them into one mold. Therefore, we use a variety of tools to guide our students as strive to meet their objectives in socially appropriate and fulfilling ways. We believe that structure and...
246 Incline Way
Cosby, TN 37722, U.S.A.Phone: 770-427-6054
Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp, situated adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Cherokee National Forest, is only a short distance from the popular resort town of Gatlinburg. Campers enjoy a full adventure experience as we cave, hike, backpack, tube, canoe, rappel, rock climb, ride horses, white-water raft, and participate in outdoor and naturalist programs. We also participate in challenge activities and we stress team building and leadership. Our programs are tailored to the individual skills and ability levels of the campers so everyone can enjoy the high-adventure activities. We can also keep it a little more traditional for...
About Co-Educational Adventure Camps and Programs
Adventure camps combine outdoor exploration with personal growth, giving kids and teens an experience they won't soon forget. With activities like hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, zip-lining, and wilderness survival skills, these camps aim to remove kids from their daily routines and immerse them in nature. Many people view camping as an exciting way to get started in the realm of outdoor adventure, where they can challenge themselves, gain confidence, and create lifelong memories.
Kids and teens that love the outdoors and want to build self-confidence and independence will appreciate what adventure camp has to offer. Reaching the top of a climbing wall or learning how to start a fire are examples of achievements that foster genuine self-worth and impart important life lessons about tenacity, cooperation, and independence.
In a world of phone screens and other distractions, adventure camps encourage campers to be present, investigate their surroundings, and make in-person connections with others while surrounded by the beauty of nature. Through group challenges, campfire discussions, and shared adventures, campers create close connections that promote social growth, effective communication, and a true feeling of community. These connections often build into long-lasting friendships.
Adventure camp is a great opportunity for campers to venture outside of their comfort zones in a safe environment. In a secure and monitored environment, these camps offer a good mix of mental stimulation, emotional development, and physical exercise. Your child will return home with stories they will never forget, renewed confidence, and useful life skills, regardless of whether they are seasoned adventurers or fresh to the outdoors.
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