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High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb

Long Beach · $2,858/week

This Outward Bound course offers high school students an intensive 15-day alpine backpacking and rock climbing expedition in California's High Sierra.

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound High Sierra Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb course is a 15-day overnight program for high school students, focusing on wilderness skills, rock climbing, and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada. The website, outwardbound.org, loads successfully and provides extensive details about the course, including a detailed itinerary, gear list, and physical requirements. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization, and their website mentions a commitment to safety, including staff background checks and extensive training. While this specific course is not individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as an organization has a long-standing reputation for experiential education. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with many participants praising the transformative nature of the programs and the quality of the instructors. Social media handles @outwardbound (Instagram) and OutwardBound (Facebook) are prominently linked on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Hours: Full Day
  • Address: 5500 E. 2nd Street, Suite 105, Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Phone: (866) 467-7651
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb

What ages does High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb accept?
High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb is open to children ages 14–16. 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 High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb cost?
High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb publishes $2,858/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb's hours?
High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb?
High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb provide lunch?
High Sierra – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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