U.S.A. Adventure Camps and Programs
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas - Camp Rocky Point
1586 Hanna Dr.
Denison, TX 75020, U.S.A.Phone: 972-349-2400
Waterfront fun, target sports, and cool new crafts on the shores of Lake Texoma at Camp Rocky Point. Adventure is the name of the game. Platform tents provide a camping experience unlike any other. The waterfront is alive with swimming, log-rolling, paddleboarding, and canoeing. On land, Girl Scouts will try archery and other target sports, woodworking, and more. Camp activities progress by age. As girls grow through the program, they get fun new opportunities. Senior Girl Scouts â check out the all-new Counselor/Mariner-in-Training leadership experience.
Pox Box 8
Tuxedo, NC 28784, U.S.A.Phone: 828-693-7446
Located in the Mountains of Western North Carolina for over 100 years, we emphasize outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. We believe in fun, adventure, safety, and great instruction. Our program is non-competitive, which encourages experimentation, and non- regimented, which fosters self- direction. Our strengths lie in the quality of our staff and the depth of our program. We value diversity, attracting campers from all 50 states and several other countries.
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...
Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp
149 Jackson Hill Road
Chesterfield, NH 03443, U.S.A.Phone: 603-363-4900
Simply put, Road's End Farm is a small camp that appeals to girls who just love being around horses, caring for them, and riding for enjoyment rather than competition. As an integral part of a working horse farm, the camp provides unlimited exposure to horses and rural life in a picturesque setting. Campers enjoy English pleasure riding and stable chores each morning, waterfront activities and/or arts & crafts each afternoon, and a choice of relaxing pastimes in the evenings. Although well supervised, the camp program is, for the most part, unstructured to ensure a family- like atmosphere, in which each camper counts and, in turn, is counted upon....
Pali Adventures Fine Arts/Street Art
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 Fine arts and Street art 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!"
ADTC Ultimate Mid Atlantic - Sparks Glencoe, MD
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152, U.S.A.Phone: 866-383-2382
At ADTC in MD, you'll take 4 - 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you'll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance. No matter what your dance level or background, our curriculum is designed to challenge you. You'll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show. Our MD dance camp home is the Oldfields School, a unique all-girl college prep school set on 130 rural acres that blends scenic beauty with convenient, modern...
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,...
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...
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
It's time to wander into the great blue yonder! In Pali's aviation specialty, campers learn the basics of aviation with hands-on activities. Campers develop an understanding of aerodynamics then build and launch a rocket. They handle our quadrotor drones for a birdseye view of Pali. With our VR flight simulator, campers practice takeoffs and landings under different conditions. Campers exercise problem-solving and critical thinking skills all week. The capper of the week? A real flight above the beautiful San Bernardino mountains with a qualified pilot-instructor!
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...
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Is your camper a Seinfeld or a Chapelle? A Leslie Jones or a Melissa McCarthy? Do they prefer Saturday Night Live or Whose Line Is It Anyway? At Pali, experienced instructors help your camper discover their voice. Then they develop their self-confidence and deliver their comedic vision. Each week is a unique exploration of improvisation, sketch and ensemble work and stand-up. Instructors help campers find their comedic point of view and prepare the right delivery. Campers use creative writing skills, critical thinking (it helps to think in tangents!) and comedic timing to "have 'em rollin' in the aisles!" With a week of practicing...
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...
Pali Adventures Hollywood Stunts
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Hollywood Stunts is a thrilling exercise in overcoming fears! Campers learn how to do stunts from experienced instructors and discover what it's like to be a world-class action hero. Swords, combat, falls and choreography are part of the mix. Safety first! Experienced instructors provide personalized coaching and close supervision for all stunts. Behind the scenes, campers use professional grade props, mats and safety equipment. After five days of mastering stunt techniques, campers surprise their fellow campers with special stunt performances.
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.
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...
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Campers go undercover and become the next James Bond or Black Widow! Secret Agents are trained to expect the unexpected, and they love these unexpectedly awesome activities. Each day, campers have the time of their life as they work together to complete missions and earn their stripes. At the end of the week, they graduate as new secret agents and receive a custom dog tag.
73 Pumpkin Lane
Charlton, MA 01507, U.S.A.Phone: 781-214-1174
The Story School is home to all campers who love stories, adventure, and being their true self. A nonprofit overnight camp in Charlton MA , The Story School uses the power of immersive, interactive, and inclusive LARP stories to transform campers into heroes all summer long. Designed by educators and utilizing theatrical props, actors, sound, lighting, and the beautiful natural scenery on hundreds of acres of Prindle Pond, Story School transports our heroes to a world of imagination that reacts to their choices. Our 2026 Season runs from June 29th - August 15th and hosts seven weeks of camp including a special week for both younger first-time...
302 Warrick Rd
Putnam Station, NY 12861, U.S.A.Phone: 518-547-8261
Adirondack Camp is a coed sleep-away camp for 180-200 young people from around the world, with a balanced mix of boys and girls. Compared to many overnight camps, this makes us intentionally small-small enough that everyone truly knows your name. Alongside our campers, more than 100 dedicated staff members create a supportive environment, with typically three counselors for every 8 to 16 campers. Set deep in the Adirondacks, our camp sits half-hidden in a safe and awe-inspiring natural landscape, surrounded on three sides by the crystal-clear, drinkable waters of world famous Lake George. With over a mile and a half of pristine waterfront, campers...
Adventure Quest with Renaissance Adventures
2100 S Pennsylvania St
Denver, CO 80210, U.S.A.Phone: 303-786-9216
Adventure awaits! Be the hero of a mythic quest at our incredibly fun, award-winning, outdoor Adventure Quest camps like none other! Journey into a co-created story where every decision matters. Band together in small groups of like ages to read maps, solve mysteries and riddles, outwit monsters, and battle foes using safe, foam swords to save the kingdom. As with all Renaissance Adventures programs, Adventure Quest is designed to develop teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and other leadership skills. Summer 2024 Locations: In Boulder, at Eben G. Fine Park and Mackintosh Academy. In Denver, at Denver Waldorf School and...
Camp Urbie featuring Snapology
9020 S. US Hwy 1
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 34952, U.S.A.Phone: 772-577-1485
Letting kids fly is about building confidence both mentally and physically. At camp Urbie's Advemture Camp featuring Snapology, kids can build confidence with a combination of adventurous, adrenaline-filled, energy-burning activities in the Urban Air venue and engaging, hands-on-STEAM activities. We've taken Camp Urbie to a new level! Our Awesome camps featuring Snapology include activities desgned to help your child explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) concepts led by professional Snapology instructors. Your kids will enjoy a fun-filled half or full-day camp that keeps their bodies and their minds working and growing...
ADTC ULTIMATE Central Lakes - Ripon, WI
300 Seward St
Ripon, WI 54971, U.S.A.Phone: 866-383-2382
At ADTC in WI, you'll take 4 - 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you'll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance. No matter what your dance level or background, our curriculum is designed to challenge you. You'll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show. Our WI dance camp home is the Wayland Academy, a beautiful, fully accredited boarding academy located a little over an hour from Milwaukee. This vibrant campus and...
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.
6555 Sunlit Way
Dittmer, MO 63023, U.S.A.Phone: 636-274-9044
Youth Superhero Camp at Sunnyhill Adventures Unleash your inner hero at the Youth Superhero Camp, a thrilling and inclusive summer experience hosted by Sunnyhill Adventures from July 13-18, 2025, at 6555 Sunlit Way, Dittmer, MO 63023. Designed for campers ages 8-17, this camp transforms participants into brave defenders of Sunnyhill Camp, engaging in action-packed, superhero-themed adventures that blend outdoor challenges, creative activities, and team-building fun. With both overnight ($1,300) and day camp ($500) options, this program is tailored to foster self-reliance, socialization, and a deep connection to nature, with a special focus on...
1 Wolfe Lake Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28739, U.S.A.Phone: 828-692-2677
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near lush and peaceful national forests, lays Camp Pinnacle, a camp designed for kids to have fun, learn a lot, and develop 21st century skills that will help them to succeed in the future. Camp Pinnacle offers not just a fun experience that takes place outside, but a fun experience where our campers learn what the outdoors can give us and how we can give back. We are a co-ed camp that serves campers ages 7 through 16 that come from all over the world. We are deeply committed to our families and our mission: To ensure the safest, most substantive, and most exciting summer camp experience through...
381 Moonlight Dr
Cloudland, GA 30731, U.S.A.Phone: 423-472-6070
Camp Woodmont is a traditional co-ed summer camp for kids and teens ages 6-15. Located on 170 acres on Lookout Mountain in North Georgia, campers receive a traditional sleepaway summer camp experience with the option of 1 or 2 week sessions. Campers enjoy a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, ball sports, archery, canoeing, high and low ropes courses, a climbing wall, dance, arts and crafts, hiking, drama, ultimate frisbee, and so much more. College age counselors live in cabins with campers with the average staff to camper ratio being 1:5. Unplugged from technology and immersed in nature, campers gain confidence, independence, and...
About U.S.A. 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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