Teen CAMPs & Adventure SCHEDULE:

• June 22-26: Durham Teen Outdoor Leadership A (Ages 13-17)

• June 29 - July 2: Orange Teen Outdoor Leadership B (4-day week, Ages 13-17)

• July 6-10: Wake Teen Outdoor Leadership C (Ages 13-17), and Otter 1 Backpacking (Ages 11-14)

• July 13-17: Durham Teen Outdoor Leadership D (Ages 13-17), and Otter 2 Backpacking (Ages 14-16)

• July 20-24: Deer Backpacking (Ages 14-17)

• July 27-31: Durham Teen Advanced Survival (Ages 13-17), and Bear Backpacking (Ages 15-17)

• Aug 10-14: Durham Teen Hike & Explore (Ages 13-17)

You stand on the threshold between being a camper and being a counselor. You have the power to shape your own adventure and guide those who are taking their first steps into nature. Hone your outdoor skills and learn to become a community leader!

All teens must attend this program before being a Counselor in Training (CIT). Participants need to attend the TOL program and then be approved by our staff to graduate on to CIT Level 1. Most of our participants do graduate but we want to make sure each person is ready to be a CIT. 

 Teen Outdoor Leadership is only offered during the summer season.

Ages: 13-17
Price: $400

June 22-26: Teen Outdoor Leadership A (Durham County Location)

June 29-July 2: Teen Outdoor Leadership B (Orange County Location)

July 6-10: Wake Teen Outdoor Leadership C (Wake County Location)

July 13-17: Teen Outdoor Leadership D (Durham County Location)

Rain patters in the canopy above as the sun starts the set. Your stomach grumbles as you look down at your pile of kindling. You have already built your shelter, but can you start a fire? This camp is for motivated teens ready to take the next step in survival skills. Find food and water. Start a fire without matches. Navigate without a map. Learn how to hew wood, work stone, lash rope and harness your own strength. Hone the skills that allow you to be truly close to nature. Go beyond the edge for a lifetime of wilderness connection!

Location: Leigh Farm Park
Date: July 27-31

Ages: 13 - 17
Price: $400

Explore Leigh Farm Park like never before! This camp can be summarized in two words: discovery and community. Campers will hike a different trail each day and uncover the magic of the park. Can you find a new camp location? How many snakes can you spot in one day? How far can you follow the same creek? Work together to complete challenges and build advanced outdoor skills. Unwind each day with some classic PWC games, stories, and nature activities.

Location: Leigh Farm Park
Date: August 10-14
Ages: 13 - 17
Price: $400

This backpacking trip is designed for teens 14 to 17 years of age who have attended our Otter backpacking trip or have mid-level experience. Deer trips bridge the gap between our introductory and advanced trips. Teens have the opportunity to hone backpacking abilities as they learn from instructions and share their skills with peers, all while deepening their personal connection with nature in the beautiful Appalachian mountains.

Dates: July 21-25
Price: $600
Ages: 14 - 17
Location: Appalachian Trail /Wilson Creek Trail, Grayson Highlands, VA
Mileage: 7 - 12 Miles
Orientation Date: TBD

This is an advanced-level backpacking trip designed for older teens with backpacking experience. the hiking is strenuous with elevation and 4 to 6 miles a day. A central part of this experience is that we will work on building a community in which we can share stories and deep nature connections. There will be an option to do a solo overnight.

Dates: July 28-Aug 1
Price: $720
Ages: 15 - 17
Location: Appalachian Trail/ Wilson Creek Trail, Grayson Highlands, VA
Mileage: 16 - 19 Miles
Orientation Date: TBD

Join us for an exciting week-long introductory adventure into wilderness living! As we travel down the beautiful Wilson Creek Trail in Grayson Highlands State Park. We will explore the rock outcroppings and trout-filled mountain streams. Campers will increase their knowledge of the wilderness, develop confidence, and form new friendships.

Dates: July 7-11
Price: $600
Ages: 11 - 14
Location: Wilson Creek, Grayson Highlands, VA
Mileage: 4 - 5 Miles
Orientation Date: TBD

This is an introduction to backpacking for older teens who want to improve their wilderness skills as they gain more backpacking experience. This can be a perfect next step for those who have participated in our original Otter trip or those who want to hike a couple more miles for the week.

Dates: July 14-18
Price: $600
Ages: 14 - 16
Location: Wilson Creek extended trail, Grayson Highlands, VA
Mileage: 6 - 7 Miles
Orientation Date: TBD