Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day)
A challenging 30-day wilderness expedition in Alaska for experienced teens.
▌ Editor's read The Adventure Treks Alaska Expedition is a 30-day overnight wilderness program for teenagers, focusing on activities like backpacking, sea kayaking, mountaineering, and glacier travel. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming its commitment to industry safety and program standards. Adventure Treks, founded by Jon and Amy Grusin, has been operating for 30 years and explicitly states a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio, with staff undergoing extensive training and background checks. Google reviews for 'Adventure Treks' generally show a high rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the transformative experiences, leadership development, and safety protocols. The website details a robust curriculum designed to foster outdoor skills, teamwork, and personal growth in a challenging Alaskan environment.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 15–18
Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 15–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: PO Box 1320, Flat Rock, NC 28731
- Phone: (828) 698-0399
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Invitation-only for returning students. New students with outdoor experience may be considered after an interview.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Jul 26.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 26, 2026 · 5 weeks · $7,295
↗ What parents like
- Challenging expedition
- Develops leadership skills
↘ Watch for
- Invitation-only
- Requires outdoor experience
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day)
- What ages does Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) accept?
- Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) is open to children ages 15–18. 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 Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) cost?
- Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) publishes $1,702/week for the standard session. Invitation-only for returning students. New students with outdoor experience may be considered after an interview. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day)'s hours?
- Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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 - Alaska Expedition (30-day) accredited?
- Yes — Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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 - Alaska Expedition (30-day)?
- Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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 - Alaska Expedition (30-day) provide lunch?
- Yes — Adventure Treks - Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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.
Planning guides
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