Summer may be a few months away but it’s time to start planning your kids’ activities NOW, especially if summer camp is on the agenda. Working moms need to map out every single day of summer long before school gets out. For SAHM’s, camp serves as an enrichment program for kids to explore the things they like and give moms a break. Regardless of your working status, the camp opportunities in Charlotte and surrounding areas are plentiful, but you need to get your game on N-O-W. Charlotte area camps fill up fast! To help you with your planning, CSP has put together some of our tried and true Smarty camp faves.
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Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte Christian School Summer Camps provide opportunities for children from junior kindergarten through grade 12 and are available beginning June 3. All camps are open to the public and have morning sessions from 9 a.m.–noon and afternoon sessions from 1-4 p.m. From sports camps led by Charlotte Christian head coaches in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling to “techy” camps that feature STEM Science and LEGO Robotics to service opportunities – there is something for everyone! Please visit charlottechristian.com/summercamps to view camp descriptions as well as to register for a camp.
Charlotte Christian School
7301 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
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Summer camp website
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Twitter: @charchristiannc
Instagram: @charlottechristianschool
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte Country Day School Summer Programs offers a variety of enrichment, sports, and academic camps to meet the needs of students ages 3-18. Weekly camps run from June 3 to August 9, with prices and times varying by camp. Some of the offerings include cooking, STEM, day, art, music, drama, and adventure. Athletic offerings include lacrosse, tennis, basketball, soccer, football, golf, and field hockey. We offer students in grades 2–12 the Summer Institute, week-long academic enrichment experiences in support of specific skill development and student curiosity. Visit the website for more details or call us at 704-943-4648.
Location: Camp sessions take place on the Charlotte Country Day School Bissell Campus, 5936 Green Rea Road (located four miles from main Cannon Campus off Carmel Road). Bus transportation is available from Christ Church (1412 Providence Road) and Cannon Campus (1440 Carmel Road) to Bissell Campus, where our summer programs are held.
Charlotte Country Day School
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-943-4500
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Charlotte Latin School
Camp Choice Matters!
Laura Walker, Co-Director
It’s all about camp culture and the options available to each child. Families choose Charlotte Latin Summer Day Camps for our programs and our enthusiastic camper experience. Latin campers may choose from a wide range of activities through which they can excel and to grow. We encourage silly songs and creative moments and celebrate with popsicle time and other weekly special events. Our staff works hard to develop a balanced camp curriculum to provide an educational camp experience with a focus on fun. Our goal is to make sure that every camper, when asked, “How was camp today?” answers, “Super fun!”
Charlotte Latin School
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-846-1100
Website: www.charlottelatin.org
Summer Program Website
Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlottelatinschool
Twitter: @charlottelatin
Camp Prep at Charlotte Preparatory School
Build a time machine, travel around the world, create the next Billboard hit song, or train for the mini-Olympics. Each week is a new adventure where your child’s imagination can run wild.
We designed Camp Prep with busy families in mind—those looking for a week or two of summer fun or full-time summer care. There is a week that will appeal to every child. Each session includes Pizza Friday, a weekly whole camp performance, a field trip, and swimming fun.
Click here for all the Camp Prep details and start planning your summer of fun right now.
Camp Prep at Charlotte Preparatory School
212 Boyce Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
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Palisades Episcopal School – Camp Gryphon
Camp Gryphon is a fun-filled day camp where campers go swimming every morning and go on a field trip every afternoon. We visit trampoline parks, museums, Pelican’s SnoBalls and so many more exciting places. Our campers also participate in a weekly service project around town. They visit nursing homes, clean up parks and take donations to the Humane Society. Camp Gryphon runs 8:00-5:30 every weekday and is open to children ages 5-11. Visit www.pescharlotte.org/summer to find out more!
Palisades Episcopal School
13120 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
704.583.1825
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The Crosland School
The John Crosland School is hosting Crosland Comets: Soaring to Success academic camps. Mornings are supportive and structured with two academic classes such as Measuring Up: Cooking & Hands-on Math and The Write Approach. Small-sized classes are taught by teachers highly skilled in working with students with learning differences. Classes are geared to both traditional and nontraditional learners and will keep engaged brains learning and growing. Afternoons are for social interaction, creative expression, physical activity, and most of all fun.
Visit our website for more details on the variety of offerings or contact Lynn Bonner 704-365-5490.
Location: Camp sessions take place on The John Crosland School campus.
The John Crosland School
5146 Parkway Plaza Blvd.
Charlottte, NC 28217
704-365-5490 ext 709
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Instagram: @johncroslandschool and @dogsofcrosland
Twitter: @croslandschool
Providence Day School
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Play. Learn. Create. Our camps are designed with fun in mind. Providence Day Summer Programs offers a wide variety of day camps for rising grades TK – 12, as well as fully accredited academic courses. Join us for a summer of discovery!
Click here for the Providence Day Summer Programs brochure.
Providence Day School
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-7008
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pds.summer@providenceday.org
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2019 CPCC Summer Experience
Beat summer boredom with CPCC’s Summer Experience! Featuring expanded offerings including, LEGO© Films, study skills, drone, cosmetology, creative writing and more! Help keep your child energized with our camps that engage and encourage curious minds. Each one is listed by age group and fills up quickly, so register online today at www.CPCCSummerExperience.com or call 704.330.2722 ext. 3875 for more information.
The CPCC Summer Experience Camps
Tech Camps:
Make Your First 3D Video Game – June 17-20
Python Programmers – July 22-25
Code Explorers – July 29-Aug 1
Program It! – July 8-11
ROBLOX®, Makers-Coders-Entrepreneurs – June 24-27
LEGO® Films & Stop Action! – July 15-18
Forensics & Law:
Crime Scene Investigator – June 17-20
Advanced Crime Scene Investigator – July 15-18
Overruled – July 22-25
Arts & Expression:
Beautiful You – July 29-Aug 1
Clay Creations – June 17-20
Writer’s Room – July 8-11
Culinary & Baking:
Culinary Camp – July 15-18 OR July 22-25
Baking Camp – July 15-18 OR July 22-25
Engineering:
Build Your Own 3D Printer – June 24-27
Drone Academy – July 29-Aug 1
Miscellaneous:
Study Smarter, Not Harder – July 15-17
SAT Exam Prep Summer Session – August 5, 6, 7, 8
ACT Exam Prep Summer Session – August 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
SAT/ACT Step-Up English – August 12, 13
SAT/ACT Step-Up Math – August 14, 15
iD Tech
iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Queens University, Davidson, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Stanford. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future. Just 5-10 students per instructor (maximum 10) so students can enjoy personalized learning at their pace. Visit our website or call 888-709-8324.
iD Tech
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Klaar College Consulting
College Simplified!
Did you know that errors on your student’s college application may result in a rejection? And it’s amazing how many students DO make mistakes!
Does your student procrastinate? Are you concerned about getting applications completed and essays written?
Charlotte Klaar, PhD, Director of Klaar College Consulting, is offering College Application Summer Training Camps this summer, check website for dates.
By the end of the sessions your student will:
1. Know how to choose among the 3500 colleges in the United States.
2. Understand what makes an effective college visit and how to demonstrate interest in it.
3. Have written the primary college essay and have it professionally edited while maintaining the student’s voice and ideas.
4. Completed the Common Application and the activities resume.
Each session is limited to 10 students so that Dr. Klaar can give individual attention to each student. The cost for each session (3 hours) is $150.00. For those students who attend all four sessions (12 hours), the cost is $525.00. All payments are at enrollment.
Interested? For details email Charlotte@cklaar.com or call 803-487-9777 today. Registrations are limited so students can ask questions.
A Certified Educational Planner with 20-plus years of experience, Dr. Klaar is one of the nation’s top college consultants and has led hundreds of students to college success!
For more information:
Call 803-487-9777, visit the website, connect on facebook.
Queens University Athletics
Engage your child in a fun and exciting athletic experience this summer at a premier athletic institution with an outstanding coaching staff.
Queens University Athletics offers more than thirty half-day and full-day summer sports camps for children ages 2-18. The camps are designed for kids of any skill level and emphasize learning proper technique and fundamentals in a fun, safe environment.
Sports camps include:
Girls: Soccer, volleyball, cross country & track and field, swimming, sports performance, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby
Boys: Soccer, cross country & track and field, swimming, sports performance, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby
* Some sports offer team camps for varsity and junior varsity high school teams.
Full-day camps include lunch daily.
All camps are held at the Queens University athletic facilities.
Queens University Athletics Summer Camps
704.337.2509
www.queensathletics.com/camps
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Charlotte Soccer Academy
CSA Camps, an affiliate of Charlotte Soccer Academy, offers a variety of camps open to the public. Both recreational level camps and competitive level camps are offered.
Our Summer Camp Series includes both general skill building camps and position specific camps with locations in Pineville at the OrthoCarolina Sportsplex, Concord at the Red Ventures Complex, Charlotte at Palisades Soccer Complex, and Matthews at Davie Park. Players of all skill levels and ages 5 and up, are welcome. Click here to register. We offer early registration discounts!
The 2019 CSA Summer Camp Series:
Dynamic Speed and Agility Camp
In Conjunction with Architech Sports Performance
Camp Director: Luke Williams
June 3rd – June 7th; 5:30pm – 7:30pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising 8U-16U; Boys & Girls
Youth Development Camp
Camp Director: Raymond Fraser
June 10th – June 14th; 5:00pm – 8:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising 8U-13U; Boys & Girls
Ball Mastery Camp – Cabarrus
Camp Directors: Matt Denton
June 10th – June 14th; 5:00pm- 8:00pm; Red Ventures Complex; Rising 8U-16U; Boys & Girls
Goalkeeping and Striker Camp – Pineville
Camp Director: Mark Thornton
June 10th – June 14th; 9:00am – 12:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising 8U-16U; Boys & Girls
Recreation Elite Camp – Cabarrus (4-day camp)
Camp Director: Meanu Kayea
June 17th – June 20th; 9:00am – 11:30am; Red Ventures Complex; Rising 5U-13U; Boys & Girls
Recreation Elite Camp – Pineville (4-day camp)
Camp Director: Greg Henschel
June 17th – June 20th; 9:00am – 11:30am; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising 5U-13U; Boys & Girls
Ball Mastery Camp – Pineville
Camp Director: Mark Thornton
June 17th – June 21st; 5:00pm – 8:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising 8U-16U; Boys & Girls
Goalkeeping and Striker Camp – Cabarrus
Camp Directors: Matt Denton
June 17th – June 21st; 5:00pm – 8:00pm; Red Ventures Complex; Rising 8U-16U; Boys & Girls
BMW Sports Elite Camp
Camp Director: Brad Wylde
June 24th – June 28th; 9:00am – 12:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising 6U-16U; Boys & Girls
Becoming A Better Defender & Midfielder Camp
Camp Directors: Dan Dudley & Ben Cook
June 24th – June 28th; 5:00pm – 8:00pm; OrthoCarolina Sportsplex; Rising 8U-16U; Boys & Girls
Recreation Elite Camp – Mt. Pleasant (4-day camp)
Camp Director: Meanu Kayea
July 8th – July 11th; 9:00am – 11:30am; Mt. Pleasant Elementary School; Rising 5U-13U; Boys & Girls
Ball Mastery Camp – Matthews
Camp Director: Andy Guevara
July 8th – July 12th; 5:00pm – 8:00pm; Davie Park; Rising 8U-16U; Boys & Girls
Ball Mastery Camp – Palisades (4-day competitive level camp)
Camp Director: Dan Tannir
July 15th – July 18th; 5:00pm – 8:00pm; Palisades Park; Rising 8U-16U; Boys & Girls
Register: www.csacamps.com
Email: camps@charlottesocceracademy.com</strong>
Charlotte Soccer Academy
Website
13501 Dorman Road
Pineville, NC 28134
704-708-4166 office
(704) 708-4512 fax
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Let Me Run
Let Me Run is a nonprofit running and character-building program for 4th-8th grade boys that inspires them to be themselves, be active, and belong. Our comprehensive curriculum helps develop boys’ emotional, social, and physical health. Let Me Run Summer Camp is an extension of our popular Spring and Fall seasons.
Campers bond while running together, exploring the Sugar Creek Greenway, learning from guest presenters, completing a service project, and, most of all, having FUN. Each camp week culminates with an “Amazing Race” along the Greenway – an experience not to miss!
June 24th-28th & August 5th-9th 
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Freedom Park
$125 registration fee includes supplies and a t-shirt
Register: LetMeRun.org
Questions? jays@letmerun.org
Camp GOTR
Camp GOTR, sponsored by Novant Health, combines the best of Girls on the Run with all the fun of summer camp! During each week-long session, rising 3rd – 5th grade girls will build friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, physical activity, and expressing creativity through art & crafts and storytelling. This season we are offering two different summer camp opportunities: Girls have Heart, which explores friendships, and Girls have Power which teaches girls about emotions! These camps will be held at two different locations in Huntersville, and Charlotte! Learn more & register here: www.gotrcharlotte.org/camp-gotr.
Huntersville
Lake Norman Charter Middle School
12435 South Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Dates: July 8th – 12th and July 22nd – 26th
Charlotte
Watershed Charlotte
2101 Shenandoah Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
Dates: July 15th – 19th and July 22nd – 26th
Girls on the Run Charlotte
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Jami Masters School of Dance
Jami Masters School of Dance, Ltd. strives to create an environment for dancers to explore and stretch their horizons within the arts. Campers will explore Acrobatics, Art, Dance, Drama, Dress-Up, and Music.
Summer at JMSD:
Summer Camps:
At JMSD, there are two different Camp Options: 2-3 Year Old Summer Camps and 3-8 Year Old Summer Camp.
Summer Technique Classes & Workshops:
There are 4 Workshops intended for dancers that are rising 2nd graders and above that are also offered along with weekly Summer Technique drop-in classes for dancers rising 4th grade and above.
You can find Jami Masters School of Dance at:
Park Road Shopping Center/Back Court
(P)704-525-6555
facebook: www.facebook.com/jamimastersschoolofdance
instagram: www.instagram.com/jmsd5678
Carolina Diving Academy
THERE IS NO DIVING GENE.
Some people learn more quickly, but everyone can learn. At Carolina Diving Academy, we have targeted our progressions and training cycles to enable everyone to learn as quickly as they are able.
Carolina Diving Academy summer camps are targeted to fit any interest level and ability! The 13-Under Beginner Day Camp is meant to give anyone with an interest, a low-impact introduction to all of the great qualities diving exercises: fitness, flexibility, fun, and overcoming fears. Skill time on dry-land equipment and trampolines along with the springboards and platforms in the water, is balanced with visits to the park across the street for kickball and fun at the HFFA splash pad.
The 13-Under Advanced Camp is for those with prior diving or gymnastics experience. This group builds upon already developed skill sets with extra time on the dryland equipment, overhead spotting apparatuses and all of the spring boards and platforms.
The 14-Older Beginning camps are offered every weekday morning and introduce new divers to skills that will be useful in high school competitions. The Advanced camp is every weekday afternoon and for those with prior diving or gymnastics experience who wish to excel at high school state competitions and consider collegiate diving.
Extended care available for all camps.
Registration for Lessons & Camps:
Download information at hffa.com/carolina-dive-academy/ and HFFA Summer Camps. Or call 704-766-2222.
You can find Carolina Diving Academy on facebook here: www.facebook.com/carolina.divingacademy and instagram here.
Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center Summer Camps
Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center Summer Camps are for youth and teens who want to have a unique summer experience in a safe and supportive environment. No experience is needed in dance, acrobatics or cirque. Have fun dancing on the ground and in the air this Summer in a recreational setting. Teachers are highly training and safety is a top priority. The week-long Day Camps are for ages 6 to 18 from 9AM to 5PM with an informal showing on Friday afternoons. Go to CLTCirqueDanceCenter.org/summer for more information.
Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center
9315 E. Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC
704-844-0449
Website
facebook: @cltcirquedancecenter
instagram: @cltcirquedancenter
Bold Music Studio Recording and Songwriting Camps
Is your middle school or high schooler a budding young musician? If so, we’ve got one of the coolest summer camp offerings you’ll find in the Queen City.
The Bold Music Studio Recording and Songwriting Camps are designed to show aspiring musicians what it is like to be a recording artist, engineer or producer. With small groups and top notch instruction, participants spend a week in one of Charlotte’s premier recording studios honing their skills while writing and recording completely original music. At the end of each session, songs are professionally mixed, mastered, and published on Spotify, Apple Music and all other major streaming services. Simply search “Bold Music Studio Band” to hear all of the amazing music from past sessions! Additionally, campers have the opportunity to perform their music LIVE at one of our Gig Nights.
Participants of this camp have gone on to enroll at some of the finest music programs in the country: the Indiana University Jacobs school of music, Belmont University in Nashville, and NC’s very own Appalachian State Hayes School of Music, to name a few. They have cited their time at the studio as some of their fondest, most transformative musical experiences. Many keep in touch with fellow campers, supporting each other in music and in life well beyond their time at the studio.
If you are interested in registering your child for one of our summer sessions, please contact us at 980-224-2636. We would love to hear from you and decide whether you/your child is a good fit.
More Camp Details
1) High school session – June 17-21, 9am-2pm
2) Middle School session – June 24-28, 9am-2pm
Cost: $600 with lunch included
**There is a chance that Bold Music will add more sessions if these fill up. Stay tuned to CSP for the latest. Registration is now open.**
Find Bold Music at BoldMusicLessons.com, instagram @boldmusiclessons, facebook @boldmusic
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s award-winning Summer Camps offer experiences for students ages 3 to 18. Professional teaching artists lead campers in acting, singing, dancing and art activities.
Early Childhood Camps (Ages 3 to 5)
Campers use creative drama techniques integrating theatre, music, art and creative play to explore a story in these one-week Camps. Each week concludes with a Sharing for family and friends on Friday.
Primary (Rising Kindergarten through rising second grade)
Students develop foundational acting skills by rehearsing a story dramatization throughout the week while rotating through drama, dance, music and art classes. The week concludes with a Sharing for family and friends.
Also available: Musical Performing and Acting Summer Camps (Rising third through sixth grade), Summer Teen Studios (Rising seventh through rising 12th grade)
For more information and to register, visit Ctcharlotte.org/online/article/summer-camps
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
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Kinetic Heights
Summer camp should be more than fun! That’s what we’re shooting for with our weekly Obstacle Adventure Camps.
Our goal at Kinetic Heights is to deliver obstacle-conquering adventure and fun in an empowering and encouraging environment. Each camp will include daily instruction on Parkour fundamentals and Ninja Warrior training, with a mix of ropes challenges (for campers 8 and up), teambuilding activities and opportunities for supervised Open Play.
Weekly camps run from June 17th – August 9th with half and full day options available! Book now and use code “SMARTY” for $20 off!
Kinetic Heights
5664 International Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28270
704.412.4068
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Overnight Camps
Camp Canaan
At Camp Canaan, we don’t just run programs to keep your kids entertained. We believe a camp experience can be transformative and has the ability to impact your child for years to come. We consider it a great privilege to play a role in your child’s story. Our staff will facilitate a safe outdoor experience to help your kids discover their true potential in a Christ centered environment. Canaan Camp Life will immerse your camper in: adventure, activities, games, and lifelong friendships.
Camps at Canaan are free of technological distractions. Canaan … taking the Media out of Social!
CampCanaan.org | 803-327-6932 | info@campcanaan.org
facebook: @campcanaan
instagram: @campcanaan
twitter: @campcanaan
Camp Trinity
Camp Trinity is a residential summer camp sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina. Camp Trinity offers young people rising 2-12 grades an opportunity to experience camping in an enjoyable and beautiful settling along Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
Camp Trinity is a traditional camp that offers a balance of supervised group activities and individual free time. Some of our daily activities include: swimming instruction, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sports, Christian Education, evening programs (carnival, twilight swim, dance night, etc.), crafts, beach games, and more. All daily activities are tailored to fit the age group of your camper’s session.
Camp Trinity
618 Salter Path Road
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
Hwy 58 on Bogue Banks Island seven miles from Atlantic Beach, NC.
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YMCA Camp Harrison
YMCA Camp Harrison is a co-ed overnight camp for kids 6 – 16 located just 90 miles from Charlotte in the mountains of North Carolina. Set on over 2000 acres of land, it is the perfect retreat for kids to explore nature in a safe, and supportive environment. Campers experience a vast array of activities and challenges, develop independence and autonomy, are lead and encouraged by our nurturing staff, grow in their Christian faith, and make friends and memories to last a lifetime. Camp Harrison on Herring Ridge builds confidence, character and faith in every camper.
Campharrison.org | 800 514 1417 | campharrison@ymcacharlotte.org
facebook: @ycampharrison
instagram: @ycampharrison
twitter: @ycampharrison
YMCA Camp Thunderbird
YMCA Camp Thunderbird is a safe, nurturing and unforgettable experience that inspires kids to soar. The beautiful shoreline of Lake Wylie, SC is the amazing setting and ultimate water playground for life-changing experiences at our camp. We encourage kids to aim high and try new things, cultivate talents, reach goals and become their best. Campers feel a sense of belonging and build lasting friendships as they grow in their understanding of themselves and in empathy for others. Take flight with Camp Thunderbird this summer.
Campthunderbird.org | 704 716 4100 | campthunderbird@ymcacharlotte.org
facebook: @YMCACampThunderbird
Teen Adventure Travel
Wilderness Adventures
Wilderness Adventures, founded in 1973, is dedicated to providing students with the opportunity to adventure in the most stunning places on earth while developing their leadership skills within a supportive small group community. Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, WA programs take place around the world and offer students exciting activities as well as hands-on experience building their communication, creative, and critical-thinking skills. Our small group experience allow student groups to learn from each other, bond over shared experience, and make friendships to last a lifetime. We encourage you to ‘Do Something Wild’ and join us this summer for an adventure you’ll never forget!
Contact Information:
Phone: 307-733-2122
Email: info@wildernessadventures.com
Live Chat available at www.wildernessadventures.com, M-F 8am-5pm MST
Mailing Address: PO Box 2768, Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Registration Information:
Visit www.wildernessadventures.com
Click on “Enroll Now” button in upper right-hand corner
Social:
Instagram: @wildernessadventures1973
Facebook: @wildernessadventures1973
Twitter: @WAsummers
