Teen Summers

Confidence on Autopilot

Whether leading a campsite cookout or navigating a San Francisco subway, your teen will learn to make decisions—then live the satisfaction of getting it right.

Built-In Friendships

Sharing a sunrise over Half Dome or that first successful surf pop-up forges bonds fast. Many travelers emerge with a coast-to-coast contact list (and reunion plans before the plane even lands).

A Lifelong Love of the Outdoors

Experiencing biodiversity from Redwood giants to tide-pool starfish sparks a respect for nature that textbooks simply can’t match. Don’t be surprised if they start advocating for weekend hikes back home.

College-Ready Soft Skills

Time management, teamwork, cultural fluency—these buzzwords become real when your teen’s group must plan meals, manage gear, or present a service project to local partners. Admissions officers notice.

Memories That Matter

The first time they conquer a Class IV rapid, spot dolphins off the bow, or belt out songs on Highway 1, it locks in as a core memory—one they’ll recount at family dinners for years. And yes, they’ll probably be plotting “next summer” before their laundry is done.