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Wilderness Adventure Trek I – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesWilderness Adventure Trek isn’t just about learning how to backpack — it’s about learning who you are when you climb a mountain, push past your comfort zone, and discover you’re capable of more than you thought possible.
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Girls in Science Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesWe’re taking science out of the classroom and into the great outdoors! Over six days and five nights, campers explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, from its quiet valleys to its tallest peaks. They’ll work side by side with scientists and park rangers to search for salamanders, catch and release songbirds for long-term research projects, and even design their own field investigations based on the questions that excite them most.
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Discovery Camp I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDiscovery Camp is where kids go to be kids — curious, adventurous, and full of wonder. Set inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this overnight summer camp gives children the chance to unplug from screens, breathe fresh mountain air, and spend a week exploring the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment.
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John Thurman Trout Adventure Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThe John Thurman Smoky Mountain Trout Adventure Camp promotes an appreciation of cold-water conservation by teaching campers the sport of fly fishing in mountain streams.
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Save the Date: Virtual Naturalist Week
At Tremont, we aim to give learners of all ages the tools and understanding needed to appreciate nature in their own neighborhoods. You’re invited to take part in Naturalist Week, a virtual event designed to help more people connect with nature, wherever they are.
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Backcountry Ecological Expedition – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesTake your summer adventure off the beaten path with a six-day, five-night canoe expedition deep into the wild side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This program combines the excitement of backcountry camping with the thrill of real scientific discovery.
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Wilderness Adventure Trek II – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesWilderness Adventure Trek isn’t just about learning how to backpack — it’s about learning who you are when you climb a mountain, push past your comfort zone, and discover you’re capable of more than you thought possible.
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Discovery Camp II
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDiscovery Camp is where kids go to be kids — curious, adventurous, and full of wonder. Set inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this overnight summer camp gives children the chance to unplug from screens, breathe fresh mountain air, and spend a week exploring the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment.
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Firefly Camp – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesShare the magic of summer camp with your child during this special one-, two-, or three-night family adventure in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Designed for children ages 4–8 and their grown-ups, Firefly Camp is the perfect way to introduce kids to the joy of camp life in a safe and welcoming setting.
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Smoky Mountain Family Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSpend your family vacation living and learning inside the national park and experience the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, explore secret places, and take afternoon dips in the Middle Prong.
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Save the Date: Great Smokies Experience
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesGo on breathtaking hikes, take a canoe trip to the Tellico Reservoir, take scientific species surveys, explore the national park at night, climb up Mt. LeConte and so much more - all while earning college credit!
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Teen High Adventure
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesVenture into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain backcountry, spending 10 days and 9 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like yourself! Grow your understanding of outdoor living ethics, and learn firsthand about the animals and plants that call these mountains home.
$1,917
