Teen Summers

Coastal & City Sampler

Perfect for first-time travelers who want a comfortable launch pad. Teens bunk in Malibu or the Bay Area, day-tripping to Hollywood, Santa Monica, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Alcatraz. Surf lessons, beach volleyball, and sunset hikes round out the schedule—think “college preview” meets classic SoCal fun.

National Park Expedition

For the rugged at heart, multi-week itineraries weave through Yosemite, Lassen, and the Shasta-Trinity Alps with overnight camping, sunrise summits, and stargazing. Trail crews may add kayaking on Lake Tahoe or white-water rafting the American River, delivering a true outdoor adventure for teens who can’t sit still.

Surf-to-Summit Leadership Intensive

Geared toward older high-schoolers (ages 16–18), these sessions blend skill clinics—rock climbing, service projects, backcountry navigation—with reflective leadership workshops. Expect rotating modules: surf in the morning, volunteer at a coastal habitat in the afternoon, debrief around a campfire at night.

Wheels on the Pacific

Cycling programs trade four wheels for two, pedaling from foggy Northern California through redwood tunnels and postcard-perfect coastline to the Golden Gate Bridge. Campgrounds and small beach towns become nightly backdrops, while mileage builds grit, endurance, and serious bragging rights.

Cali + Hawaii Combo

Can’t choose between the mainland and the islands? Split the difference. Start in Los Angeles or San Diego for sand and city lights, then jet to Oahu or Maui for snorkeling, reef conservation projects, and Polynesian culture nights. It’s the ultimate “double feature” for teens chasing tropical vibes.

Grand Western Loop

Some programs zoom out even further, linking California hotspots to neighboring states and national parks—think Lake Tahoe wake-boarding one day, Zion Canyon hikes the next, Vegas neon after that. Ideal for teens craving a road-trip feel with the structure of a guided teen tour.