Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–14 · $2,578/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–14

Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026

Hardwick · $2,578/week

This Outward Bound course offers a wilderness expedition for 12-14 year olds, focusing on backpacking, canoeing, and high ropes challenges in the Water Gap r...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing an Outward Bound course for 12-14 year olds focused on backpacking, canoeing, and high ropes. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization. While this specific course doesn't have individual Google reviews, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with many locations having high ratings (e.g., Outward Bound USA has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, praising transformative experiences and skilled instructors). The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition. Social media handles found on the main Outward Bound website are @outwardbound for Instagram and OutwardBound for Facebook. The site does not specify a staff-to-participant ratio for this particular course, nor does it list a founder for this specific program, as it's part of a larger organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Address: 2000 Old Mine Rd, Hardwick, NJ 07825
  • Phone: (866) 467-7651
  • Cost notes: $4,420

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026

What ages does Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026 accept?
Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026 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 Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026 cost?
Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026 publishes $2,578/week for the standard session. $4,420 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026?
Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026 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 Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026 provide lunch?
Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & High Ropes - 12-14 - 07/26/2026 to 08/06/2026 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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