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▌ Adventure · Ages 12–14

Outdoor Adventure - Older

Montague, NJ · $1,375/week

Trail Blazers offers an overnight Outdoor Adventure program for older campers (ages 12-17) focusing on outdoor...

▌ Editor's read The website for Trail Blazers' overnight camp loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs, including the Outdoor Adventure program for older campers. The organization has been operating for over 130 years, indicating a long-standing presence in youth development. While not found in the ACA directory, the website states that staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. Trail Blazers is a non-profit organization, and their website highlights a commitment to diversity and inclusion, with 80% of campers receiving financial aid. The camp focuses on outdoor skills, leadership, and community, with activities like hiking, camping, and wilderness exploration. Google reviews for 'Trail Blazers' (the organization) show a rating of 4.8 stars from 100+ reviews, with many praising the positive impact on children and the supportive staff.
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Since 1896130+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Outdoor Adventure - Older 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
Not verified
Established
1896 (130 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 210 Deckertown Turnpike, Montague, NJ 07827
  • Phone: (212) 529-5113
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tiered pricing available: $2750 (Together), $1100 (Belonging), $825 (Community) for a 2-week session.

Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jul 6 to Aug 13.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 Jul 6 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,750
  • Session 2 Jul 19 – 30, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,750
  • Session 3 Aug 2 – 13, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,750

↗ What parents like

  • Leadership focus
  • Two-week session

↘ Watch for

  • No shorter options

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Outdoor Adventure - Older

What ages does Outdoor Adventure - Older accept?
Outdoor Adventure - Older is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Outdoor Adventure - Older cost?
Outdoor Adventure - Older publishes $1,375/week for the standard session. Tiered pricing available: $2750 (Together), $1100 (Belonging), $825 (Community) for a 2-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Outdoor Adventure - Older's hours?
Outdoor Adventure - Older 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 Outdoor Adventure - Older?
Outdoor Adventure - Older is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 130 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 Outdoor Adventure - Older provide lunch?
Outdoor Adventure - Older 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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