Camp · Specialty · Ages 11–17 · $2,305/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 11–17

SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure

SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure · $2,305/week

Wilderness adventure programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences.

▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a real camp site, detailing programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences, including the Wyoming Horsepacking Adventure. SOAR is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The organization was founded by Don and Lori Hudson and has been operating for over 45 years, specializing in this niche. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2 and mentions that staff undergo background checks. SOAR is a nonprofit organization offering overnight wilderness adventure programs. Google reviews for 'SOAR Camp' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure 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 specialty, 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
Yes
Established
1981 (45 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 11–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 226 SOAR Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, USA & 184 Uphill Road, Dubois, WY 82513, USA
  • Phone: (828) 456-3435
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (3 one-week), from Jun 14 to Jul 26.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 14 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $5,600
  • Session 2 Jul 5 – 5, 2026 · 1 week · $5,600
  • Session 3 Jul 26 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $5,600

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on self-confidence
  • Develops social and life skills

↘ Watch for

  • Not a traditional summer camp

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure

What ages does SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure accept?
SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure is open to children ages 11–17. 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 SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure cost?
SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure publishes $2,305/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $2,471 median for specialty camps in Dubois. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure's hours?
SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure 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.
Is SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure accredited?
Yes — SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure?
SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 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 SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure provide lunch?
SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure 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 SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure compare to other specialty camps in Dubois?
SOAR - WY Horsepacking Adventure is one of 16 specialty camps in Dubois 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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