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Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day)

Adventure Treks · $1,702/week

Wilderness-based adventure programs for teenagers, focusing on outdoor skills, leadership development, and...

▌ Editor's read Adventure Treks' website loads as a real camp site, offering extensive information about their programs. They are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-student ratio of 1:5 and mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks. Founded by Jon and Amy Scherer, Adventure Treks has been operating for over 30 years, specializing in multi-sport wilderness expeditions for teenagers. Google reviews for 'Adventure Treks' are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, frequently praising the transformative experiences, skilled leaders, and emphasis on personal growth. The Alaska Expedition is a 30-day overnight program focusing on backpacking, sea kayaking, and mountaineering.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: PO Box 1321, Boone, NC 28607
  • Phone: (828) 891-4000
  • Cost notes: $7295 for 30 days. Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Jul 26.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 26, 2026 · 5 weeks · $7,295

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on leadership skills
  • Small group adventures

↘ Watch for

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Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day)

What ages does Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) accept?
Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) is open to children ages 15–18. 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 Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) cost?
Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) publishes $1,702/week for the standard session. $7295 for 30 days. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day)'s hours?
Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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 Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) accredited?
Yes — Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 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 Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day)?
Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) is operated by a private business, with 30 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 Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) provide lunch?
Yes — Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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 Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) offer transportation?
Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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.
How does Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) compare to other adventure camps in Boone?
Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) is one of 5 adventure camps in Boone 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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