Hiking Summer Programs can take participants all around the globe. There are countless landscapes to explore, from the Rocky Mountains to the red rocks of Utah and the jungles of Central America. Often hosted by group travel organizations, these programs offer middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about nature and bond with peers over multiple days of hikes over varied terrain. Participants can learn CPR, wilderness first aid, and lifeguard skills. Expert guides offer education in ecology, conservation and wildlife biology. There is also plenty of sightseeing and fun, whether students are hiking mountains, meadows, forests, beaches or alongside rivers, lakes and ponds. These programs often combine hiking with other activities like camping, birding, canoeing, rafting, caving, rock climbing and photography. Housing options are varied, depending on the program host, and include camping by tent, cabins, hotels and home stays.
The right high school study abroad program can change your life forever! With Horizons Abroad, you'll be immersed within another culture with language lessions, homestay accommodations, and exciting activities. Our two and four-week sessions in San Sebastian, Spain and Biarritz, France connect you first-hand with language and life in a fun, unforgettable way that builds personal growth and confidence!..(more)
This is truly the ultimate west coast teenage road trip! This program begins in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Then cruise down the coast and fall in love with the beaches of Santa Barbara and the most famous hotspots in LA & San Diego. Next, this summer adventure takes you into the American Southwest exploring the majesty of dramatically changing scenery with a stay in Vegas and grand finale in beautiful Scottsdale. ..(more)
The Montana Wilderness School is a 501(c)3 nonprofit outdoor education organization based in Bozeman, Montana, providing multi-week transformative and empowering wilderness expeditions for youth ages 14-18...(more)
Arcos Journeys Abroad is a premier summer study abroad program for high school students. It is the division of Arcos Learning Abroad dedicated to working with participants ages 14 to 18 years of age. Join us for the summer of your life!..(more)
Founded in 1993, Where There Be Dragons is the leader in cross-cultural education. Dragons offers 2, 4, and 6-week immersive and responsible international and domestic summer abroad programs in Asia (including India), Latin America, Africa, and the USA. ..(more)
Surf world-class waves, traverse volcanoes, and lend a hand in environmental conservation while traveling on the Big Island and Oahu! ..(more)
Join Arcos for this outdoor and movement-focused program. Take rock climbing classes and practice your skills near Oaxaca City and in the mountains of Santiago de Apoala. Hiking locations abound in Oaxaca and you’ll hike in the mountains of the Sierra Mixe and the the Mixteca. Visit the iconic Hierve el Agua mountain springs with their ancient, healing waters and limestone trails. Swimming abound while hiking and rock climbing at Santiago de Apoala, an area of sacred springs...(more)
BE MORE THAN A TOURIST! Global Routes is a pioneer in the world of immersive international programming for high school students. Our transformative program model combines meaningful community service, authentic community stays, and unparalleled adventures off-the-beaten-track...(more)
This tour offers off-the-charts fun in one student trip to Australia. Included is a visit to the world’s largest sand bar on Fraser Island, take a once-in-a-lifetime journey diving and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, visit the Crocodile Hunter’s Australia Zoo and their koalas, kangaroos and wallabies, and enjoy a private tour of the Sydney Opera House. Each day is better than the last on this fantastic high school adventure...(more)
Founded in 1964, The Hurricane Island Outward Bound School provides challenging and rewarding wilderness experiences. Our high school students arrive ready for a traditional adventure and leave prepared to reach their potential and confidently face the challenges of our modern world...(more)
Surf, hike, and raft on multi-day expeditions through the ecological hotspot of Costa Rica and protect its rich biodiversity with wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable practices!..(more)
Surf, snorkel, canyon, hike, canoe, and completely immerse in the wild beauty of Australia with a lens on creative climate solutions!..(more)
Travel to Oaxaca, Mexico for a transformative adventure! Hike in the cool cloud forests of the Sierra Sur mountains. Stay in log cabins and learn about the forest from indigenous guides. Attend surf camp in world-famous Puerto Escondido. Learn to surf or perfect your skills. Participate in other aquatic activities...(more)
For 40 years ARCC has offered extraordinary programs for teenagers in some of the world’s most spectacular locations. Our mission is to provide unique, life changing educational experiences for teenagers in places rarely visited and seldom experienced...(more)
Bienvenidos! Come experience a fascinating visit in South America where you can visit the equatorial line in Quito, snorkel in the Galapagos Islands, zipline in the jungle, and hike on beautiful beaches. This summer program is designed for high school students and led by outstanding staff. This small-group adventure tour is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience...(more)
Our Classic Middle School expeditions are designed to create a connection with nature and a newfound confidence in students aged 13-14. Surrounded by like-minded peers and supportive instructors, students build bonds with one another, begin to test their own independence, and return home with new insights and skills to share...(more)
Explore Christian summer camps for your 1st - 12th grader! We invite campers into a change of pace. Here, campers can ask big questions, learn how to navigate life away from home, and see God at work in new ways. This is what makes HoneyRock "a place apart" - a powerful learning environment for youth and young adults...(more)
Join an unforgettable summer trip, where high school students travel across Italy with a small group of fellow adventurers! With rail pass and maps in hand, this trip allows teens to tour Italy’s monuments, take in its artistic masterpieces, enjoy that perfect gelato, and discover just how good authentic pizza and pasta really is...(more)
Experience the very best that Peru has to offer! Follow the Inca trail exploring the history of Lima, the sand dunes of Huacachina, the mystery of the Nazca Lines, the culture of Cusco, the hot springs of Aguas Calientes, and the majestic heights of Machu Picchu. Learn about the incredibly rich cultures, natural beauty, and history found in Peru...(more)
Get ready to explore France, Switzerland and Italy on this small group adventure travel program for high school students. As you tour Europe, of course you’ll see some of its great masterpieces and monuments, but you’ll also have time to stop at charming cafés, browse the local art galleries, taste the authentic cuisine and interact with the locals...(more)
