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

Salt Lake City · $2,681/week

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

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing a 15-day whitewater raft and canoe expedition in Utah and Colorado for 14-16 year olds. The organization, Outward Bound, is a non-profit and states on its 'Safety' page that all staff undergo criminal background checks. While this specific course is not individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as an organization is widely recognized for its outdoor education programs. The website lists Instagram as @outwardbound and Facebook as OutwardBound. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often around 4.8 stars from thousands of reviews, with participants frequently praising the transformative nature of the experiences and the quality of the instructors. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition, focusing on skill development in rafting, canoeing, and wilderness living.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Canoe 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 & Canoe

What ages does Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Canoe accept?
Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Canoe 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 & Canoe cost?
Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Canoe 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 & Canoe?
Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & 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 Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Canoe provide lunch?
Yes — Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Canoe 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 & Canoe compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Salt Lake City?
Outward Bound Southwest Canyons – Whitewater Raft & Canoe 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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