Camp · Specialty · Ages 7–21 · $2,750/week
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Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek

Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek · $2,750/week

Aerie Experiences offers multi-day outdoor adventure trips for teens, focusing on skill development, leadership, and personal growth through activities like ...

▌ Editor's read Aerie Experiences' website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering multi-day outdoor adventure trips for teens, primarily focusing on paddling and backpacking. The program type is overnight, with trips ranging from 5 to 14 days. The founder, Dr. Sarah Schlessinger, is a licensed psychologist and former Outward Bound instructor, bringing a strong background in both mental health and outdoor education to the program. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in Wilderness First Aid/Responder. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety with detailed risk management plans. Google reviews for 'Aerie Experiences' show a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the transformative experiences and professional staff. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @aerieexperiences on Instagram and 'aerieexperiences' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–21

Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek 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 specialty, 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
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 6011 Sycamore Road, Buford, GA 30518, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Costs are based on 2025 data. A 15% discount will be applied for all Summer Program registrations PAID IN FULL prior to February 1, 2025. A $750 non-refundable deposit per session is required to secure your child’s spot in the Summer Program(s). The remaining balance is due May 1, 2025. Venmo and Checks are preferred. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are also accepted.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek

What ages does Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek accept?
Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek is open to children ages 7–21. 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 Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek cost?
Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek publishes $2,750/week for the standard session. USD. Costs are based on 2025 data. A 15% discount will be applied for all Summer Program registrations PAID IN FULL prior to February 1, 2025. A $750 non-refundable deposit per session is required to secure your child’s spot in the Summer Program(s). The remaining balance is due May 1, 2025. Venmo and Checks are preferred. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are also accepted. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek's hours?
Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek 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.
Who runs Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek?
Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek provide lunch?
Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek 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 Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek compare to other specialty camps in Buford?
Aerie Experiences - Paddle Trek is one of 5 specialty camps in Buford 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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