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Alaska Expedition (30-day)

Alaska

Adventure Treks offers wilderness adventure programs for teenagers, focusing on outdoor skills, leadership development, and environmental education across va...

▌ Editor's read The Adventure Treks website loads successfully and details a variety of wilderness adventure programs, including the 30-day Alaska Expedition. The organization states it has been operating for 50 years, founded by Todd Duncan, and is a for-profit entity. They emphasize a staff-to-student ratio of 1:5 and confirm that all staff undergo background checks. While not explicitly accredited by the ACA, the website details extensive safety protocols and staff training. Google reviews for 'Adventure Treks' generally show a high rating, averaging around 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with themes praising the transformative experiences, skilled leaders, and focus on personal growth. The Alaska Expedition specifically is a multi-sport trip focusing on backpacking, sea kayaking, glacier travel, and mountaineering for teenagers.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

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
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Address: PO Box 1329, Hendersonville, NC 28793
  • Phone: (828) 698-0399
  • Cost notes: $7,295 for 30 days USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Alaska Expedition (30-day)

What ages does Alaska Expedition (30-day) accept?
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 Alaska Expedition (30-day) cost?
Alaska Expedition (30-day) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $7,295 for 30 days USD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Alaska Expedition (30-day)?
Alaska Expedition (30-day) is operated by a private business, with 50 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 Alaska Expedition (30-day) provide lunch?
Alaska Expedition (30-day) 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.
How does Alaska Expedition (30-day) compare to other adventure camps in Hendersonville?
Alaska Expedition (30-day) is one of 5 adventure camps in Hendersonville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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