What ages does Wilderness Adventures accept?

Wilderness Adventures is open to children ages 10–20. 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 Wilderness Adventures cost?

Wilderness Adventures publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. First Session (4 weeks) is $9,800. A 2-week session is available for $5,000. Second session (2.5 weeks) is $5,725. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Wilderness Adventures's hours?

Wilderness Adventures 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.

Who runs Wilderness Adventures?

Wilderness Adventures is operated by a private business, with 51 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 Wilderness Adventures provide lunch?

Yes — Wilderness Adventures 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.

▌ Adventure · Ages 10–20

Wilderness Adventures

Wilderness Adventures · $2,450/week · ★ 4.9 (55 reviews)

Camp Moosilauke is a traditional boys' summer camp in Orford, New Hampshire, offering a range of activities and...

▌ Editor's read The Wilderness Adventures website loads successfully and presents as a professional outdoor adventure program. The 'About Us' page states the camp was founded by Mike and Helen Cottingham and has been operating for 51 years, since 1973. It is a for-profit organization offering multi-day overnight trips for teenagers, with programs ranging from backpacking and climbing to kayaking and service projects. The website explicitly mentions a staff-to-student ratio of 1:5 and details a rigorous staff hiring process including background checks, first aid certifications, and extensive training. Google reviews for 'Wilderness Adventures' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from 200 reviews. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific state licensing information is not provided on the site, their extensive experience and detailed safety protocols are highlighted.

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Since 197551+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 10–20

Wilderness Adventures 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: 1975 (51 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: Adventure
Ages: 10–20
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 1705 Gregory Ln, Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: (800) 353-4546
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: First Session (4 weeks) is $9,800. A 2-week session is available for $5,000. Second session (2.5 weeks) is $5,725.

↗ What parents like

Boys-only summer camp
Focus on character development
Long-standing history since 1904

↘ Watch for

Limited availability for 2-week session

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wilderness Adventures

What ages does Wilderness Adventures accept?: Wilderness Adventures is open to children ages 10–20. 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 Wilderness Adventures cost?: Wilderness Adventures publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. First Session (4 weeks) is $9,800. A 2-week session is available for $5,000. Second session (2.5 weeks) is $5,725. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wilderness Adventures's hours?: Wilderness Adventures 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.
Who runs Wilderness Adventures?: Wilderness Adventures is operated by a private business, with 51 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 Wilderness Adventures provide lunch?: Yes — Wilderness Adventures 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.

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