What ages does Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf accept?

Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf 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 Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf cost?

Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf publishes $2,852/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf's hours?

Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf?

Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf provide lunch?

Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf 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 Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf compare to other adventure camps in Denver?

Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf is one of 5 adventure camps in Denver 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.

▌ Adventure · Ages 16–18

Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf

Denver · $2,852/week

This Outward Bound program offers high school students a multi-week adventure in Costa Rica focused on backpacking, surfing, and cultural immersion.

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing a Costa Rica Backpack & Surf program for high school students. The program is an overnight, multi-week adventure focusing on backpacking, surfing, and cultural exchange, with durations ranging from 15 to 22 days. While this specific program is not individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as an organization is a recognized leader in outdoor education. The website mentions that all instructors undergo extensive training, including background checks, and are certified in wilderness medicine. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for Outward Bound USA), with themes frequently praising transformative experiences, skilled instructors, and effective safety protocols. The organization is a nonprofit, and social media handles like @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook are easily found on their site.

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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf 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: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Adventure
Ages: 16–18
Hours: Full Day
Address: 4248 Park Rd, Denver, CO 80207, USA
Phone: (866) 467-7651
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf

What ages does Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf accept?: Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf 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 Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf cost?: Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf publishes $2,852/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf's hours?: Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf?: Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf provide lunch?: Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf 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 Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf compare to other adventure camps in Denver?: Costa Rica – Backpack & Surf is one of 5 adventure camps in Denver 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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