Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026
This Outward Bound course offers a challenging 14-day alpine backpacking expedition in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks for high school students aged ...
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing a 14-day Alpine Backpacking course in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks for students aged 16-18. The organization is a non-profit focused on experiential education. While the specific course isn't individually reviewed, Outward Bound as a whole has a strong reputation, with Outward Bound USA having a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, frequently praising the transformative nature of their programs and the quality of instructors. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive training and background checks. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition, focusing on backpacking, navigation, and leadership development. The course is designed to teach wilderness living skills, including cooking, shelter building, and Leave No Trace ethics. The website does not list ACA accreditation for this specific course or a general accreditation for Outward Bound USA, nor does it provide specific staff-to-student ratios.
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 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 outdoors/nature, 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
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 16–18
- Address: 48400 Fresno-Coalinga Rd, Miramonte, CA 93641
- Phone: (866) 467-7651
- Cost notes: $5,385
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026
- What ages does Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 accept?
- Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 is open to children ages 16–18. 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 Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 cost?
- Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 publishes $2,692/week for the standard session. $5,385 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026?
- Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 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 Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 provide lunch?
- Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 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.
Planning guides
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