Wildwood Teen Adventure Trips

Teen Adventure Trips for ages 14-17 

Teen Adventure Trips focus on developing a love of the outdoors.  Trips begin with a half-day of team-building and orientation at Wildwood Camp. Groups then travel to destinations around the Northeast. Along the way, they'll participate in a variety of outdoor adventures, learn the basics of Leave No Trace camping and trekking, and may meet with conservation professionals to participate in hands on environmental study or service. All itineraries are subject to change depending on outside conditions. 

Groups are small, with two leaders and 5-9 teens with no guarantee on the total number of participants. Participants practice outdoor living and develop a knowledge of the region's natural history. Although no prior experience in any of the activities is required, participants should be in good physical condition. 

Schedule

Weekly sessions from June 28–August 8. See available sessions

• Drop off: Sundays, 1:30–2:30 pm (lunch is not included) 
• Pick up: Saturdays, 9:30–10:00 am (breakfast is included) 
• Price: $2,425 per 1-week trip, $3,450 for 10 days

Lodging 

Trek campers will be assigned in 3+ person tents based on their requests and conversations with staff. There may be tent groups that are mixed gender based on these requests. Wildwood Camp is committed to providing a joyful and inclusive experience for all campers; if you have any requests or concerns for your child, please reach out to us. 

Trip groups either do day trips from the campground or travel by backpacking or paddling from one campsite to the next.  

Most campsite locations have toilet facilities; when they do not, campers will learn to dig and use a “cat hole” as recommended by Leave No Trace wilderness ethics. Shower facilities are available before the group leaves and after they return, and they may be available during some trips. 

Meals & Snacks 

Campers enjoy nourishing food cooked on a camp stove or over a campfire. Campers participate in preparation, cooking, and clean up.  

Special Diets & Food Allergies 

Please thoroughly explain any special food needs on the camp health form via CampDoc, and contact the program director at least four weeks prior to your camper’s trip to discuss food needs. 

Transportation & Luggage 

Campers will be transported in passenger vans, driven by trained staff. Campers may not bring personal vehicles to camp or use them for transportation during trips. Luggage space is limited so please adhere to packing list requirements. 

Health Care 

Trip leaders have Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and other appropriate certifications. Campers will be screened by the camp nurse before leaving on a trip. Any medications must be given to trip leaders at check-in and will be kept and administered by the trip leaders. Campers may carry their own asthma inhalers or epinephrine auto-injectors when the prescriber’s permission is given on the Record of Physical Exam and Health Care Provider Recommendations. The program coordinator or camp nurse will contact a parent/guardian if a camper requires emergency health care.