<p>Do any of you know any good, solid, reasonably-priced 2-3 week summer adventure programs in the US for the 18-22 year olds? </p>
<p>Keys for us are that
1) program is good, solid, respectable program,
2) 18+ age range &
3) "Reasonably priced" is key for us--- My d & I have found some excellent adventure leadership &/or outward bound-like programs, but they are all very expensive ($4000. range for 2-3 weeks without including airfare). </p>
<p>My d is flexible about the types of "adventures"----rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, sailing, hands-on wilderness activities. Somewhere east of the Mississippi or along the east coast would reduce travel costs. </p>
<p>okay, maybe i can ask this differently. do any of you know of any interesting, fun summer programs (2-3 wks) for kids recently having graduated from high school or for college-aged kids that aren’t academically oriented?</p>
<p>programs that foster personal growth, new awarenesses, enjoyment of life, etc </p>
<p>sort of like a cool camp for college kids?</p>
<p>i’ve continued doing research & have found many programs, but there are all consistently around $4,000 or more. </p>
<p>anyhow, your input is most appreciated! thanks</p>
<p>Not an overnight camp, unfortunately. My kids do a lot of the adventure camp stuff that you describe, but it’s only week-by-week day camp. Not positive, but I believe they take older teens. But there is no group, overnight, counselor continuity from week to week. </p>
<p>I’ll bet there is something out there for your D. And if not, it’s a great entrepreneur opportunity for your D. Keep digging!</p>
<p>Broadreach has programs for that age group, but I believe they run in the price category you mention. Same with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School).</p>
<p>Take a look at Student Conservation Association (SCA). In this program, students work together as a crew in a national park doing trail work, construction, etc…There is no charge (although the student has to get there and has to have camping equipment)-but that’s because its real work. Assignments are usually 4-5 weeks.</p>
<p>It may be too late to apply for the coming summer but check out the web site.</p>
<p>If she is 18 she could potentially work as a counselor in a camp that offers these kinds of activities and would acquire employment experience as well. It is somewhat late to be applying but there are always some possibilities. Start with looking up the American Camping Association on the web.</p>
<p>My nephew did this [NOLS</a> - National Outdoor Leadership School](<a href=“http://www.nols.edu/]NOLS”>http://www.nols.edu/) last summer and absolutely loved it. The group he hiked with were ages 16 (I think) to 23.</p>