WEEKLY CAMP SCHEDULE:

June 10 - 14: Durham Teen Outdoor Leadership A (Ages 13-17) and Deer Backpacking (Ages 14-17)

June 17 - 21: Orange Teen Outdoor Leadership B (*4 day week, Ages 13-17) and Bear Backpacking (Ages 15-17)

June 24 - 28: Wake Teen Outdoor Leadership C (Ages 13-17) and Teen Trout Trek (Ages 13-17)

July 8 - 12: Durham Teen Outdoor Leadership D (Ages 13-17), and Otter 1 Backpacking (Ages 11-14)

July 15 - 19: Otter 2 Backpacking (Ages 14-16)

July 22 - 26: Teen Archery (Ages 13-17)

July 29 - August 2: Teen Advanced Survival (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: $390

June 10 - 14: Teen Outdoor Leadership A (Durham County Location) Waitlist only

June 17 - 21: Teen Outdoor Leadership B (Orange County Location) *4-day week Waitlist only

June 24 - 28: Wake Teen Outdoor Leadership C (Wake County Location) Waitlist only

July 8 - 12: Teen Outdoor Leadership D (Durham County Location) Waitlist only

Saw, shave, bend, and string. Learn the ins and outs of longbow archery while building your own bow from sapling to bowstring. You’ll develop hand tool skills during construction, and hone your focus and accuracy during target-shooting at the end of the week. Upon completion of their bows, campers will receive a series of challenges to prove their archery skill. This unique experience taught by our skilled staff is truly one of a kind!

Location: Blackwood Farm Park
Date: July 22 - 26
Ages: 13 - 17
Price: $390

Open Spots For Campers!

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 29 - August 2
Ages: 13 - 17
Price: $390

Waitlist Only

This backpacking trip is designed for teens 14 to 17 years of age that have attended our Otter backpacking trip or with 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 personal connection with nature in the beautiful Appalachian mountains.

Dates: June 10 - 14
Price: $600
Ages: 14 - 17
Location: Roan Mountain Highlands, TN
Mileage: 7 - 12 Miles
Orientation Date: TBD

Open Spots For Camper!

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: June 16 - 21
Price: $720
Ages: 15 - 17
Location: Roan Mountains Highlands, TN
Mileage: 16 - 19 Miles
Orientation Date: TBD

Waitlist Only

Join us for an exciting week-long introductory adventure of wilderness living! As we travel down the beautiful trails of Wilson Creek Wilderness Area, we will explore the rock outcroppings and trout-filled mountain streams. Campers will increase their wilderness knowledge, and develop confidence and new friendships.

Dates: July 8 - 12
Price: $600
Ages: 11 - 14
Location: Wilson Creek, NC
Mileage: 4 - 5 Miles
Orientation Date: TBD

Waitlist Only

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 15 - 19
Price: $600
Ages: 14 - 16
Location: Wilson Creek, NC
Mileage: 6 - 7 Miles
Orientation Date: TBD

Open Spots for Campers!

Join us for an exciting three-day introductory adventure to explore the wonders of and challenges facing a mountain stream ecosystem! On this trip, we will travel to the Wilson Creek Wilderness Area near Marion, NC, where we will combine fly fishing activities with stream awareness and volunteer conservation activities to plant a seed for lifelong stewardship of nature. During this adventure, campers will learn about aquatic ecology and biodiversity with a biology professor from ASU; stream-side discovery and identification of aquatic insects; fly tying to imitate those aquatic insects; and, fly fishing with the guidance of adult fly fishers. We are excited to be able to partner with  with A Clean Wilson Creek (ACWC), we will introduce these young people to not only the challenges facing the Wilson Creek watershed but also the power of community involvement and volunteerism.  ACWC will lead a session on conservation and the specific challenges of Wilson Creek.  The campers will be volunteer helpers with stream cleanup or another ACWC-led project. We plan to further support the Wilson Creek community by having some meals catered by Coffey’s General Store.  

Dates: June 25 - 27
Price: $400
Ages: 12 - 15
Location: Wilson Creek, NC
Orientation Date: TBD

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