Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22
USA and some international locations
Established in 1962
Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read moreareas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership, outdoor skills and responsibility to both your community and the environment. Courses range in length from Classic week-long courses to Gap Year Semester courses. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available.
Challenge, adventure and teamwork combine to create an ideal platform for building character and teaching leadership. Simply put, Outward Bound courses change lives.
Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-16
N. Springfield, Pennsylvania
Established in 1914
We are truly a Great Camp on a Great Lake with over 1 km of Lake Erie Beach to host sailing, SUP, Kayaking, while our Adventure Program Hub includes Horseback Riding, a Farm, Rock Climbing and Zipline, and Mountain Bikes. Coupled with traditional camp activities like Archery, Riflery, Hatchet Throwing, Arts & Crafts, and Performing Arts it is no wonder our retention rate is well above the industry average.
Our classic sleep-away ...read moresummer camp provides boys and girls aged 6-16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship and achievement. Kids feel like they belong here among our carefully vetted, highly committed, and caring staff who create transformative experiences on a gorgeous and well-maintained site on the shore of Lake Erie.
The foundation of our program is an exceptional staff well trained on using Friendship, Achievement, and Belonging (FAB) to Make Kids Better, Forever through developing perseverance that develops enduring social emotional skills. Friendships made here truly last a lifetime between children from all over the United States and the world.
Parents rave about the value of the Fitch experience, often sharing with us that their children return home a more compassionate and communicative person.
Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-15
Minong, Wisconsin
Established in 1964
Swift Nature Camp is a friendly overnight camp for boys and girls aged 6-15, where fun intertwines with a deeper appreciation for nature and the environment. Here, traditional summer camp activities are combined with hands-on experiences in science and the outdoors, nurturing a love for the natural world.
Our unique *1st Timer Program* is tailored specifically for first-time campers. With extra staff providing constant support and ...read moreencouragement, we assist kids in managing homesickness, building confidence, and thriving in their new adventure. Limited to just 50 campers, this close-knit environment ensures personalized attention, which is why over 92% of participants are excited to return year after year.
At SNC, campers engage in a wide range of activities, including nature exploration at our active Nature Center, connecting with animals at the Pet Zoo, and participating in programs from the Department of Natural Resources. They also partake in outdoor adventures like canoeing, fishing, backpacking, horseback riding, archery, Lego, water skiing, arts & crafts, and team-building exercises.
However, SNC is more than just activities—it’s a refuge from screens and pressures, where kids cultivate essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and compassion. Through meaningful experiences and supportive role models, we help children grow into confident and capable individuals, who are thoughtful and ready to take on the world.
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22
USA and some international locations
Established in 1962
Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read moreareas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership, outdoor skills and responsibility to both your community and the environment. Courses range in length from Classic week-long courses to Gap Year Semester courses. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available.
Challenge, adventure and teamwork combine to create an ideal platform for building character and teaching leadership. Simply put, Outward Bound courses change lives.