Camp · Aquatic · Ages 12–20 · $2,830/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 12–20

Broadreach

Broadreach · $2,830/week

Adventure travel programs for teens and college students focusing on marine biology, sailing, scuba, and wilderness

▌ Editor's read The Broadreach website (gobroadreach.com) loads successfully and presents a professional image for an experiential education program. Google reviews indicate a strong reputation with a 4.9-star rating from 227 reviews, frequently praising the transformative experiences, knowledgeable staff, and well-organized trips. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. Broadreach was founded over 30 years ago by Carlton Goldthwaite and operates as a for-profit entity, specializing in overnight, multi-week programs for middle school, high school, and college students. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. Programs are highly specialized, focusing on marine biology, scuba diving, sailing, and cultural immersion, often with opportunities for academic credit. The website provides detailed itineraries, safety information, and testimonials.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 12–20

Broadreach 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 aquatic, 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 12–20
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 100 Europa Dr, Suite 290, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • Phone: 919-256-8200
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tuition does not include airfare or personal spending money. Scholarships are available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Broadreach

What ages does Broadreach accept?
Broadreach is open to children ages 12–20. 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 Broadreach cost?
Broadreach publishes $2,830/week for the standard session. Tuition does not include airfare or personal spending money. Scholarships are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Broadreach's hours?
Broadreach 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.
Who runs Broadreach?
Broadreach 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 Broadreach provide lunch?
Yes — Broadreach 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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