Teen Summer Wilderness Adventure Camp.

Explore a land of breathtaking beauty, rich in history and native culture while helping to improve the environment so others may enjoy it. Assist in re-building trails while surrounded towering Sitka Spruce, Bald Eagles and Moose. Fly by bush plane to a secluded outpost to learn about marine mammals, then, sea kayak among Humpback and Orca whales, seals, sea lions and otters. Learn about native Tlingit and Russian history in Haines and Juneau then raft two amazing rivers.

Volunteer at a Salmon Hatchery

Nestled between steep forested mountains covered with glaciers and Gastineau channel, Juneau is a picturesque and bustling little town rich in history. We’ll begin our orientation at the impressive Alaska State Museum where we’ll orient ourselves for our amazing three-week adventure. Our first stop at a nearby Salmon hatchery enables us to volunteer and to learn about the wonders of these incredible creatures, which have played a vital role in Alaska’s economy.

Raft the Mendenhall River

Before departing Juneau we’ll have an opportunity to hike near the towering Mendenhall glacier, raft the Mendenhall River through forests laden with bald eagles and watch Salmon spawning in streams.

Hike While Rebuilding Alaska's Trails

A scenic ferry trip up Alaska's "Marine Highway" takes us to the historic town of Haines where we'll work on the scenic trails of Mt. Ripinski while hiking in a spectacular mountain setting. The views from this peak are so beautiful they are almost surreal. We'll also volunteer with the Alaska State Parks in improving and maintaining public lands for the enjoyment of others. Each day we'll roll up our sleeves for some hard and satisfying work.

Discover Alaska's Cultural Heritage

While visiting Haines, we'll learn about it's colorful Russian, military and native history. We'll also roll up our sleeves and help the locals with many interesting and needed community projects. In the evenings we'll visit the Tlingit Indians to learn about their wonderful and interesting culture. We'll visit with the tribal elders and enjoy a traditional salmon bake.

Raft the Yukon's Blanchard River

Just a few miles north of Haines, the Blanchard River tumbles out of the dramatic and beautiful Tatshenini Mountains. Equipped with wet suits and life jackets we’ll enjoy an exhilarating day of impressive and exciting whitewater .

Experience Alaska by Bush Plane

Visiting Southeast Alaska wouldn't be complete without an opportunity to travel by bush plane, an essential mode of transportation here. A scenic bush flight out to remote Gustavus and back is the only way we can reach the summer home of congregating Humpback whales.

Sea Kayak Among Humpback Whales

From our remote base camp on Chichagof Island, we’ll learn about sea mammals, then sea kayak each day into the finest habitat in the Northern Hemisphere for viewing humpback whales. Observing these gentle creatures from a sea kayak , surrounded by snow capped Alaskan peaks is an experience of a lifetime! Our adventure concludes with our bush flight back to Juneau and a traditional Alaskan banquet.

Earn 50 to 65 Hours of Community Service

Each participant will earn 50 to 65 hours of community service on this adventure. In years past our groups have volunteered at a local Klukwan tribal house, assisted with the building of a system of trails on Mount Ripinski, helped restore native totem poles, restored a historic carousal for the SE Alaska State Fair, constructed fencing for the town of Haines and assisted with the annual volunteer firefighter's fundraising BBQ among other activities. Each year these activities will vary depending on the community's needs, but all of the service will be meaningful and necessary and Certificates of Service will be awarded at the conclusion of the trip.

We have been conducting adventures in the Juneau-Haines-Glacier Bay area since 1976.

For students completing 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades, grouped according to age.

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