Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb
A multi-element expedition in the Delaware Water Gap, focusing on backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing for high
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound Water Gap course website loads successfully, detailing an overnight wilderness expedition for 14-16 year olds. The program, offered by the non-profit Outward Bound organization, focuses on backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing in the Delaware Water Gap. While the specific course is not individually reviewed, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' showing an average of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the transformative nature of their programs. The website mentions that all staff undergo criminal background checks. The organization's social media handles are @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook. The site does not list specific staff-to-participant ratios or an ACA accreditation for this particular course, though Outward Bound is a widely recognized outdoor education provider.
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & 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 outdoors/nature, 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
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 14–18
- Address: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill, PA
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Cost notes: $4,420
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb
- What ages does Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb accept?
- Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb cost?
- Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb publishes $2,578/week for the standard session. $4,420 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb?
- Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & 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 Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb provide lunch?
- Yes — Water Gap – Backpack, Canoe & Rock Climb 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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