Courses for ages 13-15 aim to keep things fun while challenging teens to learn leadership skills and practice teamwork. Students will get the joy of adventure while learning the fundamentals of what it takes to tackle the Alaskan Wilderness. Teens are introduced to everything from gearing up, to fire building, to handling emergent situations and navigating on a hike. More than just a summer camp!
Scholarships Available
We want our courses to be accessible to everyone.
Generous donations from our community make this program possible. Thanks to our partners, we are able to offer discounts for a limited number of students. They can’t last forever, so take advantage of them while supplies last! Sponsors and scholarship amounts will change each month. Booking earlier will save you more.
This month’s sponsor is MICA Guides. Book online and use the code MICAGUIDES to save 50% on your tuition.
Courses for Summer 2025 Available NOW!
Alaska Backcountry Challenge
The Alaska Backcountry Challenge empowers teens to take on greater responsibility and decision-making in the wilderness, as they navigate, camp, and problem-solve in remote Alaskan terrain, gaining hands-on experience in leadership, self-reliance, and critical thinking.
This course is for students entering 8th through 10th grade in the upcoming Fall.
Students must have completed a MOI course or demonstrate relevant experience for approval.
9 Days
June 20 - 28: OPEN
July 4 - 12: FULL
$850
Intro to Adventure
This course helps students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in outdoor adventures. They’ll develop resilience, improve communication, and learn to navigate challenges while building teamwork and leadership abilities.
This course is for students entering 8th through 10th grade in the upcoming Fall.
No Experience Required.
9 Days
June 6 - June 14: FULL
July 18 - 26: OPEN
August 1 - 9: OPEN
$850
