Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak
This Outward Bound course offers high school students an immersive sea kayaking expedition through Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, focusing on wilderness ski...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing an Outward Bound sea kayaking course for high school students in the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida. Outward Bound is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The organization, founded by Kurt Hahn, has been operating for over 80 years as a non-profit, focusing on experiential education. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for this course are not explicitly listed, Outward Bound's general employment page mentions comprehensive background checks for all staff. The program is an overnight expedition, emphasizing wilderness travel, navigation, and teamwork. 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 praising the transformative experiences, skilled instructors, and personal growth achieved. Social media handles found on the Outward Bound website are @outwardbound for Instagram and 'OutwardBound' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Age 18
Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak 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: 18–18
- Hours: Full Day
- Address: 4200 NW 16th St, Miami, FL 33126
- Phone: (305) 666-5116
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak
- What ages does Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak accept?
- Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak is open to children age 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 Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak cost?
- Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak publishes $2,712/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak's hours?
- Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak accredited?
- Yes — Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak 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 Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak?
- Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak 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 Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak provide lunch?
- Ten Thousand Islands – Sea Kayak 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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