Hiking and Backpacking Summer Camps: Hiking and Backpacking camps and summer camps with Hiking and Backpacking as a major activity.

Hiking and Backpacking Summer Camps in the Southwest US

Alpengirl Adventure Camp

Wilderness adventure programs for girls

Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon, Maine, Iceland

Established in 1998

Alpengirl Adventure Camp

Alpengirl is an overnight summer adventure camp for youth ages 11-17. Our 1 or 2 week outdoor camps are in the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rocky Mountains, Maine, and Iceland. Our trips are multi-adventure and include a variety of adventure activities such as backpacking, horseback riding, llama packing, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more!

Alpengirl is the best choice for adventurous and nature loving campers ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Jam Camp West

Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-16

Oakland, CA

Established in 2007

Jam Camp West

Jam Camp West is a 7-day music, dance and vocal program for 9-16 year olds of all skill levels and backgrounds held in the stunning redwoods of Loma Mar, No. Ca, just one hour south of San Francisco.

At Jam Camp, campers choose among 20 workshops each day in instrumental ensembles for beginners through advanced players (taught by ear), improvisation, different styles of vocals and dance (hip-hop and jazz), steel drum, spoken word, ...read more

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-16

Hayfork, California

Established in 1930

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a residential summer camp for kids ages 7-16. Our mission is to provide an outdoor camp experience where children have daily opportunities to have fun, develop friendships, challenge themselves, learn new skills, and gain a sense of community. Campers choose freely from activities that range from horseback riding, animal care, gardening, crafting, ceramics, and woodworking to backpacking trips, campfires, singing, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Adventure Treks

Wilderness adventure program for Teens

Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, California, & Wyoming

Established in 1993

Adventure Treks

Adventure Treks is a leader in operating incredibly fun, community-focused, and growth-oriented outdoor adventure camps for teenagers. We've earned a reputation as one of the most professional organizations in the industry, and we've created memorable and life-changing outdoor experiences for more than 20,000 students across the world.

But Adventure Treks is more than just a summer camp for teens. Our adventure programs ...read more

NRA Whittington Adventure Camp

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 13-17

Raton, New Mexico

Established in 1988

NRA Whittington Adventure Camp

How would you like to experience some of the wildest country left in the West, learning to hunt, shoot, camp, and sharpen your outdoor skills? This is exactly what the NRA Whittington Adventure Camp offers; a chance for young men and women to learn about firearms and experience the thrill of tracking and stalking big game, all under the guidance of the most skilled firearms instructors and outdoor specialists in the nation. There is no summer ...read more

YMCA Camp Marston

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-17

Julian, Southern California

Established in 1921

YMCA Camp Marston

Are you ready for positive, life-changing experiences in the outdoors? Look no further than YMCA Overnight Camps of San Diego. With three unique overnight camps across the San Diego region. combine the fun your children want with the growth experiences they need.

Set in the mountains of Julian, CA, YMCA Camp Marston is the oldest summer camp in San Diego County. For over 100 years Camp Marston has been a San Diego favorite for thousands ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Jameson Ranch Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-16

Glennville, California

Established in 1934

Jameson Ranch Camp

Connections are important. Jameson Ranch Camp knows that the most important things in life are friends, community and family. In today&#39s world, it can be challenging to find reliable friends, role models to emulate, and inviting communities. At JRC, we understand the pressures facing youth and have created a space where kids can be kids and where positive relationships are cultivated. Our community is a safe and loving environment with ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Amplify Sleep Away Camp

Girls Residential Camp, ages 8-18

Ojai, CA

Established in 2012

Amplify Sleep Away Camp

Experience a fun-filled summer of sleep away or day camp with Amplify—an award-winning and American Camp Association Accredited music and arts program for girls! Nestled in the Topa Topa Mountains of Ojai, CA, just 1.5 hours from the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Amplify beckons campers from across the U.S. and around the world.

Our affordable 2-week sessions, extendable up to 8 weeks, offer a transformative journey for campers ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association