Older teens are on the last step of youth readying for their next journey of adulthood.
These courses for 16-18 year old teens are designed to challenge their readiness for becoming independent and leaders of their own paths. We know our students are making preparations for the next step: university, military, trades, travel; and we aim to help them prepare for this with much more than just the “fun” of a typical summer camp experience.
Our courses in adventure, survival, backpacking, climbing and rigging will assist them in developing the independence they need to lead teams and to find their place in a team – wherever their path leads.
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!
GRIT Challenge: Gunsight Mountain
In the Grit Challenge on Gunsight Mountain, participants push their physical and mental limits while navigating rugged terrain, building survival skills, and mastering wilderness challenges, all while developing resilience, problem-solving abilities, and a deep connection to the wild landscape.
This course is for students entering 10th grade through 12th grade in the fall.
Students must have completed a MOI course or demonstrate relevant experience for approval.
4 Days
July 4 - 12: FULL
August 1 - 9: FULL
$950
Survival Skills Workshop
In an introductory survival course, participants develop foundational skills in shelter building, fire making, and navigation, while fostering resilience, problem-solving, and a deeper connection to nature in a supportive wilderness setting.
This course is for students entering 10th grade through 12th grade in the fall.
Students must have basic fitness.
4 Days
July 11 - 14: FULL
$450
