Camp · Adventure · Ages 8–11 · $1,250/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 8–11

Outdoor Adventure - Younger

Montague, NJ · $1,250/week

Trail Blazers offers overnight summer camp experiences for youth aged 6-17, focusing on outdoor adventure, skill...

▌ Editor's read The Trail Blazers website (trailblazers.org/overnightcamp/) loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their overnight camp programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The organization explicitly states on its 'Staff' page that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Trail Blazers has a rich history, operating since 1887, and was founded by William H. Pouch, making it one of the oldest camps in the US. It operates as a nonprofit organization. The program type is clearly overnight, catering to various age groups with a focus on outdoor adventure and skill-building. Google reviews for 'Trail Blazers Camp' show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children and the dedicated staff. Social media handles found are @trailblazersny on Instagram and TrailblazersNY on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1391887+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Outdoor Adventure - Younger sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right adventure fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
139 (1887 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 210 Deckertown Turnpike, Montague, NJ 07827
  • Phone: (212) 529-5113
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tiered pricing available: $2500 (Together), $1000 (Belonging), $750 (Community) for a 2-week session.

Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jul 6 to Aug 13.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 Jul 6 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,500
  • Session 2 Jul 19 – 30, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,500
  • Session 3 Aug 2 – 13, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,500

↗ What parents like

  • Two-week session
  • Tiered pricing available

↘ Watch for

  • No shorter options

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Outdoor Adventure - Younger

What ages does Outdoor Adventure - Younger accept?
Outdoor Adventure - Younger is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Outdoor Adventure - Younger cost?
Outdoor Adventure - Younger publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. Tiered pricing available: $2500 (Together), $1000 (Belonging), $750 (Community) for a 2-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Outdoor Adventure - Younger's hours?
Outdoor Adventure - Younger 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 Outdoor Adventure - Younger accredited?
Yes — Outdoor Adventure - Younger is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1887 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 Outdoor Adventure - Younger?
Outdoor Adventure - Younger is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1887 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 Outdoor Adventure - Younger provide lunch?
Outdoor Adventure - Younger 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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