Camp · Adventure · Ages 14–16 · $2,181/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 14–16

Teen Adventure Tours - Single Season

Bemidji, MN · $2,181/week · ★ 4.9 (29 reviews)

Teen adventure program with a focus on wilderness trips, leadership, and personal growth for 9th-11th graders.

▌ Editor's read Camp Thunderbird's website loads as a real camp site, offering wilderness adventure trips for teens. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp, founded by John and Anne Jordan, has been operating for 75 years, showcasing a rich history and experience in youth development. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 for their wilderness trips and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is a non-profit organization. Google reviews for Camp Thunderbird are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, frequently praising the transformative experiences and dedicated staff. The program type is overnight, focusing on adventure and wilderness skills.
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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 - Single 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
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 49300 Tbird Trail, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Phone: (218) 751-5171
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $8725 for the session

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on teen leadership
  • Wilderness and adventure travel
  • Builds independence and resilience

↘ Watch for

  • For older campers only
  • Requires qualification

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teen Adventure Tours - Single Season

What ages does Teen Adventure Tours - Single Season accept?
Teen Adventure Tours - Single 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 - Single Season cost?
Teen Adventure Tours - Single Season publishes $2,181/week for the standard session. $8725 for the session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Teen Adventure Tours - Single Season's hours?
Teen Adventure Tours - Single 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 - Single Season accredited?
Yes — Teen Adventure Tours - Single 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 - Single Season?
Teen Adventure Tours - Single 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 - Single Season provide lunch?
Yes — Teen Adventure Tours - Single Season 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.
Does Teen Adventure Tours - Single Season offer transportation?
Teen Adventure Tours - Single 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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