The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) Summer Adventure Camps

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) Summer Adventure Camps offers summer adventure camps for ages 12-17. The camps include immersive outdoor experiences, leadership development, personal growth, and hands-on learning. Specific camp options include North Carolina Backpacking & Whitewater, Oregon Backpacking & Whitewater, and Alaska Backpacking.

Programs

• Summer Adventure Camps — Ages 12-17 · Summer adventure camps that combine immersive outdoor experiences with leadership development, personal growth, and hands-on learning.
• Summer Adventure Camp — North Carolina, Backpacking & Whitewater — Ages 12-17 · $2,795 per session · 8 days.
• Summer Adventure Camp — Oregon, Backpacking & Whitewater — Ages 12-17 · $2,795 per session · 8 days.
• Summer Adventure Camp — Alaska, Backpacking — Ages 12-17 · $3,695 per session · 10 days.

At a glance

• Ages: 12–17 years old
• Price range: $2,795–$3,695 per session

About the provider

NCOAE was founded in 2009 and is a nationally accredited school. Its summer adventure camps page notes small instructor-to-student ratios.

Small instructor-to-student ratios. Campers ages 12-17 are mentioned on the Summer Adventure Camps page. Teen expeditions are for ages 13-17. Camp L.E.A.D. Pro does not require prior camping experience.

Last updated September 3, 2026.