Camp · Adventure · Ages 14–16 · $1,938/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 14–16

Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season

Bemidji, MN · $1,938/week · ★ 4.9 (29 reviews)

Teen adventure tours for 9th-11th graders, evolving from a traditional summer camp experience.

▌ Editor's read Camp Thunderbird's website loads as a real camp site, offering various programs including the Teen Adventure Tours. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, signifying compliance with over 200 health and safety standards. The camp, founded by John and Anne Jordan, has been operating for 75 years, indicating a long-standing presence in youth development. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Thunderbird is a non-profit organization, and its programs are primarily overnight. Google reviews for Camp Thunderbird show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's independence and outdoor skills. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @camptbird and a Facebook page 'camptbird'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season 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
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 49300 Tbird Trail, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Phone: (314) 647-3168
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $15500 for the full season of Teen Adventure Tours.

↗ What parents like

  • Adventure travel program
  • Evolves from traditional camp

↘ Watch for

  • Requires qualification

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season

What ages does Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season accept?
Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season is open to children ages 14–16. 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 Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season cost?
Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season publishes $1,938/week for the standard session. $15500 for the full season of Teen Adventure Tours. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season's hours?
Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season 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.
Is Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season accredited?
Yes — Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season?
Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 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 Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season provide lunch?
Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season 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.
Does Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season offer transportation?
Teen Adventure Tours - Full Season provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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