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Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service

Silver Spring · $2,800/week

This Outward Bound course offers high school students a multi-day canoe expedition on the Potomac River combined with environmental service projects.

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing a Potomac River Canoe & Environmental Service course for high school students. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization. The program is an overnight expedition, focusing on canoeing, wilderness skills, and environmental service. While this specific course doesn't have individual Google reviews, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for their main profile, often praising the transformative and challenging nature of their programs. The website mentions that all staff undergo criminal background checks. The course aims to develop leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship through hands-on experience. Social media handles for Outward Bound are @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 12–14
  • Hours: Full Day
  • Address: 9000 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • Phone: (301) 601-8400
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service

What ages does Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service accept?
Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service cost?
Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service publishes $2,800/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service's hours?
Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service 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 Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service?
Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service 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 Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service provide lunch?
Potomac River – Canoe & Environmental Service 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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