Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes
An expedition in the Delaware Water Gap focusing on canoeing and high ropes challenges for middle school students.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate Outward Bound course page for a Water Gap Canoe & High Ropes program. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization. While this specific course doesn't have individual reviews, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 1.2K reviews for 'Outward Bound USA'. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition for 12-14 year olds, running for 7 days. The website mentions that all instructors undergo extensive training, including wilderness first aid and CPR, and that background checks are conducted for all staff. The program focuses on developing leadership, teamwork, and resilience through activities like canoeing, high ropes, and wilderness living skills. Social media handles found on the main Outward Bound website are @outwardbound for Instagram and OutwardBound for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 12–14
- Address: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill, PA
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Cost notes: $3,200
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 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 Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes cost?
- Water Gap – Canoe & High Ropes publishes $2,800/week for the standard session. $3,200 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- 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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