Yosemite - Alpine Backpack
Outward Bound offers challenging wilderness expeditions for youth and adults, focusing on character development, leadership, and outdoor skills in iconic nat...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Outward Bound USA catalog, confirming the organization's online presence and program offerings. Outward Bound USA is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The organization was founded by Kurt Hahn in 1941, making it approximately 80 years old. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization. Their website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring participant safety. The 'Yosemite - Alpine Backpack' program is an overnight wilderness expedition. Social media handles for Instagram (@outwardboundusa) and Facebook (OutwardBoundUSA) are easily found on their website, demonstrating an active online presence.
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Yosemite - Alpine Backpack 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 16–18
- Address: Outward Bound California, 1550 Bryant St #700, San Francisco, CA 94103
- Phone: (415) 933-6222
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 8 to Jun 17.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 8 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,950
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Yosemite - Alpine Backpack
- What ages does Yosemite - Alpine Backpack accept?
- Yosemite - Alpine Backpack is open to children ages 16–18. 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 Yosemite - Alpine Backpack cost?
- Yosemite - Alpine Backpack publishes $3,950/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Yosemite - Alpine Backpack accredited?
- Yes — Yosemite - Alpine Backpack is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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 Yosemite - Alpine Backpack?
- Yosemite - Alpine Backpack is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 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 Yosemite - Alpine Backpack provide lunch?
- Yosemite - Alpine Backpack 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.
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