What ages does Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes accept?

Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes 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 – Canoe & High Ropes cost?

Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes publishes $2,800/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes's hours?

Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes?

Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes 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 – Canoe & High Ropes provide lunch?

Yes — Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes 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.

▌ Adventure · Ages 14–18

Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes

Bushkill · $2,800/week

An expedition in the Delaware Water Gap focusing on canoeing and high ropes challenges for high school students.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific course page for 'Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes' offered by Outward Bound, a non-profit educational organization. The course is an 8-day overnight program designed for high school students (ages 14-18) in the Delaware Water Gap, focusing on canoeing, high ropes, and wilderness skills. While this specific course is not individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as an organization has a strong reputation for safety and quality. The website mentions that all instructors undergo rigorous training, including wilderness first aid and CPR, and that background checks are conducted for staff. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally reflect a positive experience, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the transformative nature of the programs and the professionalism of the instructors. Social media handles for Outward Bound are @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook. The course emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and resilience in a wilderness setting.

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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes 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: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Adventure
Ages: 14–18
Hours: Full Day
Address: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill, PA
Phone: 866-467-7651
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes

What ages does Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes accept?: Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes 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 – Canoe & High Ropes cost?: Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes publishes $2,800/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes's hours?: Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes?: Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes 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 – Canoe & High Ropes provide lunch?: Yes — Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes 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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