Camp · Adventure · Ages 11–13 · $2,237/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 11–13

Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery

Adventure Treks · $2,237/week

Wilderness-based adventure programs for teenagers across North America, focusing on skill development, leadership,...

▌ Editor's read The Adventure Treks website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering a variety of wilderness adventure programs. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming their commitment to health and safety standards. The 'About Us' page states that Adventure Treks has been operating for 30 years and was founded by Dave and Amy Marchand, indicating significant experience in outdoor education. They explicitly state a staff-to-student ratio of 1:5 and mention that all staff undergo extensive training and background checks. Google reviews for 'Adventure Treks' show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, with common themes praising the transformative experiences, skilled leaders, and emphasis on personal growth. The program type is clearly overnight, focusing on multi-day expeditions. Social media handles for Instagram (@adventuretreks) and Facebook (adventuretreks) are easily found on their website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1010 S. Cascade Ave, Suite 1, Crested Butte, CO 81224
  • Phone: (970) 349-5252
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $3195 for 10 days. Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 19 to Aug 6.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 19 – 28, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,195
  • Session 2 Jul 28 – Aug 6, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,195

↗ What parents like

  • Small group adventures
  • Focus on leadership skills

↘ Watch for

  • Physically demanding programs

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery

What ages does Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery accept?
Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery is open to children ages 11–13. 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 Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery cost?
Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery publishes $2,237/week for the standard session. $3195 for 10 days. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery's hours?
Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery accredited?
Yes — Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery?
Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery provide lunch?
Yes — Adventure Treks - Pacific Northwest Discovery includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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