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

Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe

Shokan · $2,578/week

This Outward Bound course offers high school students a challenging multi-day backpacking and canoeing expedition through the Delaware Water Gap, focusing on...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Outward Bound course, 'Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe,' designed for high school students. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization. The website details a 12-day overnight program focusing on backpacking, canoeing, and wilderness skills in the Delaware Water Gap. While this specific course is not individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as an organization is widely recognized for its safety protocols and staff training, including a mention of background checks for staff on their main website. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for Outward Bound USA), with themes praising transformative experiences, skilled instructors, and personal growth. The program emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and resilience through challenging outdoor activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure 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: Adventure
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Hours: Full Day
  • Address: 200 Corporate Dr, Shokan, NY 12481
  • Phone: (845) 256-4100
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe

What ages does Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe accept?
Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe 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 cost?
Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe publishes $2,578/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe's hours?
Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe?
Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe 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 provide lunch?
Water Gap – Backpack & Canoe 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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