Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail
An immersive wilderness expedition combining sea kayaking, backpacking, and rock climbing for high school students.
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound course, 'Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail - Sea Kayak, Backpack & Rock Climb,' is an overnight adventure program for high school students, focusing on outdoor skills and personal growth. Outward Bound, founded by Kurt Hahn in 1941, is a non-profit organization with a long history of experiential education. While this specific course is not individually listed on the ACA website, Outward Bound as a larger organization is well-established. The website mentions that all instructors undergo criminal background checks, drug and alcohol screenings, and hold wilderness medical certifications. The program emphasizes a progression of skills in sea kayaking, backpacking, and rock climbing, culminating in a final expedition. Google reviews for Outward Bound generally reflect positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, highlighting transformative experiences and skilled instructors.
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 14–18
- Hours: Full Day
- Address: Baltimore, MD
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2578 for a 12-day course
↗ What parents like
- Sea kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing
- Develop leadership skills
↘ Watch for
- No cellphones allowed
- Sleeps in tents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail
- What ages does Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail accept?
- Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail cost?
- Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail publishes $1,504/week for the standard session. $2578 for a 12-day course Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail's hours?
- Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail 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 Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail?
- Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail 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 Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail provide lunch?
- Yes — Outward Bound - Chesapeake Bay to Appalachian Trail includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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