Camp · Adventure · Ages 14–16 · $2,800/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 14–16

Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb

Wilmington · $2,800/week

This Outward Bound course offers high school students an immersive 8-day backpacking and rock climbing adventure on the Appalachian Trail, focusing on wilder...

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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Appalachian Trail – 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: 2000 Main St, Suite 200, Wilmington, DE 19802
  • Phone: (866) 467-7651
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb

What ages does Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb accept?
Appalachian Trail – 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 Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb cost?
Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb publishes $2,800/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb's hours?
Appalachian Trail – 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 Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb?
Appalachian Trail – 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 Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb provide lunch?
Appalachian Trail – 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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