Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–16 · $2,681/week
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Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack

Salt Lake City · $2,681/week

A 14-day whitewater rafting and backpacking expedition for ages 14-16 in the Southwest canyons.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing a 15-day Outward Bound course in Utah's Southwest Canyons for 14-16 year olds, focusing on whitewater rafting and backpacking. The program is offered by Outward Bound, a non-profit organization. While specific ACA accreditation for this particular course isn't listed, Outward Bound as a larger entity is known for its rigorous safety standards and educational philosophy. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, across thousands of reviews, with participants frequently praising the transformative nature of the experiences and the quality of the instructors. The course aims to develop leadership, teamwork, and resilience through challenging outdoor activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack 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 outdoors/nature, 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Address: Outward Bound Southwest Program, 2800 E. Cottonwood Pkwy, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
  • Phone: (866) 467-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $5,745

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack

What ages does Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack accept?
Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack 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 Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack cost?
Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack publishes $2,681/week for the standard session. $5,745 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack?
Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack 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 Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack provide lunch?
Yes — Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack 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.
How does Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City?
Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Backpack is one of 7 outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City 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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