Camp · Adventure · Ages 13–18 · $1,990/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 13–18

6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure

Yosemite National Park · $1,990/week

This 6-day overnight adventure camp offers backpacking, hiking, and outdoor skills development in Yosemite National...

▌ Editor's read The Lasting Adventures 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure website loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program. Lasting Adventures is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, confirming their commitment to safety and quality standards. The camp, founded by Scott Gehrman in 2007, operates as a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight adventure camp focusing on backpacking and outdoor skills for ages 11-18. Google reviews for Lasting Adventures show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with many reviewers praising the knowledgeable guides and transformative wilderness experiences. Social media handles found are @lastingadventures on Instagram and LastingAdventures on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192007+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
19 (2007 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Groveland, CA 95321
  • Phone: (800) 513-8651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Price is $1990 for the 6-day program.

Runs 24-hour residential, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 14.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 2 Jun 14 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 3 Jun 21 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 5 Jul 5 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 6 Jul 12 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 7 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 8 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 9 Aug 2 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990
  • Session 10 Aug 9 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $1,990

↗ What parents like

  • Located in Yosemite National Park
  • Focus on backpacking and hiking
  • Shuttle from Bay Area available

↘ Watch for

  • Challenging for beginners

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure

What ages does 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure accept?
6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure cost?
6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure publishes $1,990/week for the standard session. That sits 11% below the $2,232 median for adventure camps in Groveland, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Price is $1990 for the 6-day program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure's hours?
6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure accredited?
Yes — 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 2007 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure?
6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure is operated by a private business, with 2007 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure provide lunch?
6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does 6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure compare to other adventure camps in Groveland?
6-Day Yosemite High Country Adventure is one of 7 adventure camps in Groveland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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