Teen Trips

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Enjoy the natural world while developing outdoor leadership and group living skills. A teen trip is an unforgettable adventure with a group of unforgettable people. You'll travel each day, camp in tents each night, and experience the fun and challenge of the outdoors, along with traveling through the spectacular scenery of the Pacific Northwest that elk, seals, marmots, and bald eagles call home. Each trip is led by dedicated, qualified college-age staff who will share their love and knowledge of the outdoors.

Your trip will start at Camp Seymour getting to know your group and learning the camping skills that you'll need. Camp Seymour provides all "group equipment" including stoves, tents, transportation, and food; each camper is responsible to bring all "individual equipment", including clothing, raingear, and a sleeping bag (an extensive packing list will be included in your information packet). We offer trips for beginner skill levels on up, however all trips require campers to be in good physical shape and ready to learn new skills. While the success of your trip will depend largely on your own attitude, our experienced and caring staff will be there to support, teach, and share in the adventure with you.

Safety is always a priority, and programs and trips are led by experienced and caring adults who are certified in first aid and CPR, with lifeguard and wilderness first aid certifications as appropriate.

Teen Adventure Trips may challenge your group and leadership skills and your physical stamina, but with a positive attitude and a willingness to be a part of the team, you will find out why teen programs are considered by some to be the 'ultimate camp experience'.

Start exploring our trip descriptions below. Contact us if you have questions, need more information, or to confirm session availability.

After you register you will receive a parent information packet (including pre-trip meeting dates and a packing list) in the mail.

2008 Teen Adventure Trips

Choose the trip that is right for you:

Beginner Trip - Moderate fitness level but no previous experience necessary; great for beginners and teens who want a shorter trip experience.

Intermediate Trip - Moderate fitness level; experience helpful but not required; great for teens who want a longer, more challenging wilderness experience.

Each trip, Trek, and Quest includes a mandatory pre-trip meeting held at the Morgan Family Branch YMCA in Tacoma, Washington. This is for parents and campers, and is important to making sure each teen is thoroughly prepared for their experience. Details will be mailed upon registration or check our website or call us for meeting times.

South Sound Kayak I, II & III, (June 29-July 5, July 27-Aug. 2 or Aug. 10-16) $499

Entering grades 8-12 (Varies by Trip) - Intermediate Trip
Enjoy the serenity of sea kayaking while learning new paddling skills. In this beginner-level trip you will put in or take out at Camp Seymour, and paddle around the Key Peninsula, camping in parks along the way.

Pack and Paddle, (Aug. 3-9) $549, Entering grades 9-11 - Intermediate Trip
Hike with a pack for three days in the Olympics, and then swap packs for kayaks and paddle for three days in the South Puget Sound. A great introduction to two styles of Seymour adventure trips!

Island Kayak, (July 20-26) $549, Entering grades 9-12 - Intermediate Trip
Paddle for seven days in the South Sound, exploring the Key Peninsula, and three neighboring islands in this advanced-beginner level kayaking trip.

Washington Coast Backpack, (July 6-12, Aug. 17-23) $479, Entering grades 8-12 (Varies by trip) - Intermediate Trip
On this advanced beginner-level backpacking trip you will hike along the pristine Pacific Ocean coastline of Olympic National Park. Hike on the beach, explore tide pools and fall asleep to the sound of the waves!

Olympic NP Backpack, (July 13-19) $479, Entering grades 9-11 - Intermediate Trip
Hike along through lush forest to alpine meadow to scenic ridgeline on this intermediate-level backpacking trip. Enjoy a close-up exploration of one of the best National Parks in the country!

Buckhorn Wilderness Backpack (July 27-Aug. 2) $479, Entering grades 9-12 - Intermediate Trip
On this advanced beginner-level backpacking trip you'll hike along a river on your way up to Marmot Pass for vistas of Buckhorn Mountains and the neighboring Olympics. Enjoy hiking along cool rivers and through beautiful meadows on your way to the top and back down again.

Beyond Seymour - Oregon, (July 13-19) $649, Entering grades 8-10 - Beginner Trip
Travel by mini-bus to Oregon, camping in different state and national parks. Each day you will explore new scenery, including Oregon beaches, Crater Lake, and the famous Ape Caves.

Camp Surf, (Aug. 2-10) $995, Entering grades 10-12 - Intermediate Trip
Learn to surf at YMCA Camp Surf in Imperial Beach, California. Camp each night on the beach and wake to a day of surfing, body boarding, kayaking, and a trip to the San Diego Zoo. Trip begins at Camp Seymour, and fee includes airfare.

Please note: Due to the popularity of our Teen Leadership Programs and their progressive nature, campers are permitted to attend only one per summer. However, teens may attend a teen leadership program and multiple teen adventure trips in the same summer.

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