Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah! Come to feel at home in the wilderness. Sleep in the woods, swim in a mountain stream, kick back around the campfire, and make valuable new friends. As you climb a mountain carrying everything you need to survive for 4 days and 3 nights on your back – all under your own power - you will understand what backpacking is all about. You won’t be able to wait until next year for another exciting adventure. Maybe you’ll bring along a friend…. Learn the skills necessary for planning and enjoying a safe, successful backpacking trip. A three-night backpack gives participants the chance to put these skills into practice, experience a true wilderness and make friends to last a lifetime. Camp lasts from Monday afternoon to Saturday morning.

Cost: $529

Ages 13 - 17.

For a longer program, see the Teen High Adventure

Financial aid is available for applications submitted by March 31, 2011. Please call 865-448-6709 for details.

Download Michael Edwin Dale Scholarship Brochure

For more information on the wilderness adventure trek,
view a sample schedule.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.

If you’re interested in trip cancellation insurance, we recommend Travel Guard: 800-826-4919 or www.TravelGuard.com.

* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.