Alps & Pyrenees
Wilderness Adventures offers international adventure trips for teenagers, focusing on outdoor activities, cultural immersion, and leadership development.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to Wilderness Adventures, which offers a variety of international adventure trips, including an 'Alps & Pyrenees' program. The company was founded in 1973 by Bill McMillon, indicating over 50 years of operation. Wilderness Adventures is not listed in the ACA directory. The website mentions a commitment to safety, stating that all staff undergo extensive training and background checks. Google reviews for 'Wilderness Adventures' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with common themes praising the transformative experiences, knowledgeable leaders, and well-organized itineraries. The program type is clearly overnight, focusing on multi-week expeditions. Social media handles found on the site are @wildernessadventures for Instagram and 'WildernessAdventures' for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
Alps & Pyrenees 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 adventure, 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
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 14–18
- Address: 200 S Willow St, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
- Phone: (307) 733-2122
- Cost notes: $8,995 for 28 days USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Alps & Pyrenees
- What ages does Alps & Pyrenees accept?
- Alps & Pyrenees is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Alps & Pyrenees cost?
- Alps & Pyrenees doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $8,995 for 28 days USD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Alps & Pyrenees?
- Alps & Pyrenees is operated by a private business, with 50 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 Alps & Pyrenees provide lunch?
- Alps & Pyrenees 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.
Planning guides
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