Summer Camps for Teens | Teen Summer Programs

Service Adventures

Honor your desire to contribute; make real connections & improve the lives of individuals & communities.

trip name	dates	duration	arrive/depart
Africa Service	July 6 - July 30	25 days	New York/New York	Highlights Assist Teachers in Local Village Schools Refurbish Classrooms in Maasai Community Earn SCUBA Diving Certification in the Pristine Waters off the Island of Zanzibar Safari in Masai Mara Nat’l Park Search for the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros, & Water Buffalo Join Born Free Foundation and Maasai Community to Help Build Lion Proof Fences to Protect Maasai Cattle 40 Hours of Community Service 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Africa Two-Week Service	June 28 - July 11	14 days	New York/New York	Highlights Assist Teachers in Local Village Schools Safari in Kenya’s Treasured Masai Mara National Park Search for the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros, & Water Buffalo Work in a Community Orphanage and Contribute School Supplies and Sports Equipment Witness the Care for Abandon and Injured Wildlife at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage 30 Hours Community Service 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Australia / Fiji Service	June 30 - July 24	25 days	Los Angeles/Los Angeles	Highlights Teach English to Fijian School Children Learn to SCUBA Dive on the Great Barrier Reef Live-Aboard Boat Live & Work in a Fijian Island Village Whitewater Raft the Tropical Tully River Explore Downtown Sydney Participate in a Traditional Fijian Ceremony with a Village Chief 40 Hours Community Service 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
California Service	July 1 - July 14 July 18 - July 31	14 days	San Francisco/San Francisco	Highlights Experience the Beauty of Yosemite National Park Help Build Trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin Enjoy the the Sierra Nevada Moutnains and Swim in Lake Tahoe Inflatable Whitewater Kayak Thrilling Rapids Serve Meals to San Francisco’s Homeless Learn to Surf the Dazzling Beaches of Northern California Learn about Marine Mammals from Science Experts 30 Hours Community Service	Reserve
China/Tibet Service	June 30 - July 28	29 days	Los Angeles/Los Angeles	Highlights Explore the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet Teach English to Children and Work with Farmers Experience the Li River by Boat and Bike Trek through Stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge Explore Shangri-La, “Paradise on Earth” Panda Volunteer Program 50 Hours Community Service 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Costa Rica Service	June 27 - July 17 July 15 - August 4	21 days	San Jose, CR/San Jose, CR	Highlights Teach English to Costa Rican School Children Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community Ecological and Sea Turtle Preservation Project Whitewater Raft the Pacuare River & Zip Line through Rainforest Surf Camp on the Pacific Coast 2-Day Spanish Language Course 50 Hours Community Service 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Costa Rica Two-Week Service	June 28 - July 11 July 20 - August 2	14 days	San Jose, CR/San Jose, CR	Highlights Teach English to Costa Rican School Children 1-Day Spanish Language Course Whitewater Raft the Pacuare River Surf Camp on the Pacific Coast Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community 30 Hours Community Service Zip-line Through the Rainforest Canopy Hike to Hidden Waterfalls	Reserve
Dominican Republic Service	June 29 - July 12	14 days	Santo Domingo, DR or Miami, FL/Santo Domingo, DR or Miami, FL	Highlights Work as a Camp Counselor for Local Children at a Community Summer Camp Lend a Hand on a Building Project in a Rural Batey Community Discover the Cobblestone Streets of Historic Santo Domingo Raft the Rushing Rapids of the Rio Yaque Shower in the Natural Beauty of the “27 Waterfalls” Explore the White Sand Beaches and the Turquoise Waters of the Caribbean 30 Hours Community Service 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Ecuador / Galapagos Service	June 28 - July 21 July 12 - August 4	24 days	Miami/Miami	Highlights Build Community Structures in an Amazon Village Explore the Galapagos Islands, Quito and Otavalo Artisan Market Work with the Charles Darwin Research Station on a Reforestation Project Zipline through a Cloud Forest Canopy & Tube a Jungle River Whitewater Raft in the Amazon Rainforest Make Improvements to Local Schools 40 Hours of Community Service 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Hawaii Service	July 1 - July 14 July 18 - July 31	14 days	Honolulu/Honolulu	Highlights Habitat for Humanity Service Project Surf Instruction on Maui and Kauai Snorkel through Underwater Paradises Ecological Rehabilitation Project with the Surfrider Foundation Paddle an Outrigger Canoe Explore the Na Pali Coast by Zodiac Raft Hike the Lush Rainforest of Maui 30 Hours of Community Service & Rich Cultural Exposure	Reserve
Peru Service	June 30 - July 13	14 days	Miami/Miami	Highlights Explore the Ancient Ruins of Machu Picchu Teach Underprivileged School Children in Cusco Assist Rural Families Building "Clean Stoves" for Everyday Use Whitewater Raft the Urubamba River Follow the Steps of the Incas as You Traverse the Stunning Sacred Valley Rich Cultural Exposure 30 Hours of Community Service 8th Grade and Up (Sections Grouped According to Age)	Reserve
Spain/Morocco Service	July 6 - July 30	25 days	New York/New York	Highlights Explore Spain's Capital, Madrid Two-Day Spanish Language School See the Sights of Sevilla & Windsurf in Tarifa Four-Day Village Homestay (groups of 3 students) Ride Camels through the Sahara & Surf the Moroccan Coast Visit the famous medinas of Fez and Marrakesh 40 Hours of Community Service 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Thailand Elephant Service	July 1 - July 31	31 days	San Francisco/San Francisco	Highlights Learn to Feed, Bathe, and Care for Magnificent Elephants Teach English to Thai School Children Work with Mahouts to Protect Elephants in their Natural Habitat SCUBA Dive Brilliant Coral Reefs & White Water Raft through the Jungle Spend the Night in a Buddhist Monastery Perform Service Work in a Hill Tribe Village Whitewater Raft through the Jungle 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Turkey / Greece Service	July 2 - July 23	22 days	New York/New York	Highlights Turkish Cultural Immersion in Village Homestay (Groups of 3) Participate in a Marine Turtle Conservation Project Kayak through the Picturesque Red River Explore Cappadocia's Fairy-Tale Landscape and Cave Dwellings Discover Ancient Athens & Sail the Majestic Greek Islands Visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque, Spice Bazaar and Intricate Palaces 35 Hours of Community Service 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve

Language Adventures

Immerse yourself in the language of a region; talk with native speakers & experience their culture & country.

trip name	dates	duration	arrive/depart
France Language	July 3 - July 25	23 days	New York/New York	Highlights Language Program: One Week in Annecy & One Week in Nice 40 Hours of Classroom Instruction with Native Speakers Countless Hours of Informal Language Instruction Sail the French Riviera, Explore the Côte d’Azur & Explore Paris Whitewater Raft the Isère River & Hike the French Alps Celebrate Bastille Day with your New Countrymen 5 Hours of Community Service 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Spain Language	July 3 - July 25	23 days	New York/New York	Highlights Language Program: One Week in Tarragona & One Week in Madrid 40 Hours of Classroom Instruction with Native Speakers Countless Hours of Language Immersion & Practice See the Sights of Madrid, Picturesque Toledo & Barcelona Windsurf the Rugged Spanish Coastline Whitewater Raft the Noguera Pallaresa River 5 Hours of Community Service 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve

Multisport Adventures

Gain technical & leadership skills that adventure demands. Experience the satisfaction & wonder that results.

trip name	dates	duration	arrive/depart
Alaska Multisport	July 2 - July 22	21 days	Anchorage/Anchorage	Highlights Backpack the Kesugi Ridge Under the Shadow of Mount Mckinley Explore the Matanuska Glacier Classes in Leave No Trace, Navigation & Expedition Behavior Sea Kayak Prince William Sound Raft the Lion's Head of the Mighty Matanuska River Journey Through Denali National Park 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Colorado / Utah Multisport	July 7 - July 21	15 days	Denver/Denver	Highlights Raft the Colorado River for Five Days Rock Climb in Rocky Mountain National Park Leadership Development Whitewater Raft the Arkansas River Sunrise Hike to Famous Delicate Arch Day Trek amongst the high alpine of Telluride Classes in Leave No Trace, Navigation & Expedition Behavior 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Costa Rica / Belize Multisport	June 29 - July 19	21 days	Miami/Miami	Highlights Earn SCUBA Diving Certification on Belize’s Barrier Reef Stay on Your Own Private Tropical Island Surf the Waves of the Pacific Coast Sail Amongst Deserted Caribbean Islands Raft Costa Rica’s Pacuare River Explore Waterfalls and Swimming Holes 4 Hours Community Service & Classes in Marine Biology 8th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve
Southern Europe Multisport	July 3 - July 30	28 days	New York/New York	Highlights Explore Historic Rome Sea Kayak along the Charming Seaside Villages of Cinque Terre Classes in Leave No Trace, Navigation & Expedition Behavior Hike in Tuscany and Cinque Terre Whitewater Raft the Isère River Backpack the French, Italian & Swiss Alps Discover the Sights of Paris 9th Grade & Up (Sections Grouped According to Grade)	Reserve

Gap Semesters

Live, work, learn and explore in some of the greatest classrooms on Earth.

trip name	dates	duration	arrive/depart
Africa: Fall 2012 Blue Water	September 15 - December 13	90 days	New York/New York	Highlights Visit Rhino Sanctuary and Learn About Efforts in Place to Protect Africa's Sacred Animal Work at the Kenana Farm, Home to a Community Fair Trade Enterprise For Local Woman Live With Students of Daraja Academy, East Africa's First Free All Female Secondary School Whitewater Raft the Exhilarating Nile River Hike Deep Into the Forest to Observe a Family of Endangered Mountain Gorillas Live Amongst Masai People to Examine Their Environmental Issues and Solutions Teach English in Masai Elementary School Research Pristine Island Habitat in Zanzibar Archipelago	Reserve
Asia: Fall 2012 Blue Water	September 15 - December 13	90 days	San Francisco/San Francisco	Highlights Collaborate with Specialists at a Panda Breeding Center Teach Chinese Students Who Have Never Met Westerners Become PADI SCUBA Certified on the Thai Island of Koh Tao Care for and Rehabilitate Elephants in Thailand Learn Firsthand the Story of Thailand's Hill Tribe People Change Lives While Working at Tibet's First Orphanage Discover Shangri-La, Nestled in the Foothills of the Himalayas Explore Two Amazingly Diverse and Vibrant Countries	Reserve
Latin America: Fall 2012 Blue Water	September 15 - December 13	90 days	Miami/Miami	Highlights Spanish Class and Immersion in Costa Rica’s Cloudforest Surf the Waves of “Endless Summer” Fame During Surf Camp Help Protect Thousands of Sea Turtles on the Nicoya Peninsula Walk in the Footsteps of the Ancient Incas at Machu Picchu Teach and Share Culture with the Quechua the Peruvian Andes Surge down the Whitewater of an Ecuadorian River Live Amongst Weavers, Farmers and Herdsman in Ecuador Study at a Jungle Research Station in the Amazon	Reserve

Adventures Cross-Country, the world leader in teen travel, combines leadership and adventure activities with a variety of fun and educational activities including community service work, cultural immersion, language immersion, marine biology camp, outdoor adventures, and many other teen trips. These aren’t your typical summer camps for teens! Our teen trips are adventures of a lifetime, allowing a unique teen travel experience with purpose.

Our teen summer programs include:

- teen surf camps
- teen community service programs
- teen leadership adventure programs
- teen wilderness adventure programs
- teen language immersion programs
- marine biology adventure programs
- SCUBA diving adventure programs
- teen sailing camp
- whitewater rafting adventures
- country specific summer camps for teens include teen travel to Costa Rica, Peru, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, France, Spain, Switzerland, Ecuador, Galapagos, Italy, Greece, Belize, Canada, and Africa

Learn more about our teen trips by selecting any one of the trips above.

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