YMCA Camp's Teen Adventure Series (TAS) is designed to offer a different type of experience for the more adventurous campers out there.
These camps travel throughout Idaho teaching campers exciting new skills like rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, orienteering, tent camping and more in safe, well-supervised and beautiful outdoor spaces.
TAS camps runs the gamut of outdoor activities, including:
• Rock climbing
• Rappelling
• Kayaking
• Mountain biking
• Backpacking
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Survival
• Rafting
• Many more!
In addition to the specialized skills campers will practice in each particular camp, all TAS campers will also learn responsible camping skills. Because we wish to educate and prepare campers to help protect and preserve our wild lands, we practice Leave No Trace camping. Adventure Series campers also get involved and take responsibility by learning to set up their own tents, cook meals, build a campfire, gather and purify water, and maintain a clean low impact campsite.
SCHEDULES:
TAS camps all begin at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir with our resident camps, and some will spend 1-2 nights on camp. Most however, hit the road on Day 2 and return to camp for closing campfire on Friday.
TAS camps all begin at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir with our resident camps, and some will spend 1-2 nights on camp. Most however, hit the road on Day 2 and return to camp for closing campfire on Friday.
There is no hour-by-hour schedule for these camps like our resident camp program; however, all campers will spend time resting and playing each day, as we find it very important to stay healthy and well-rested in the outdoors. Whenever possible, we also like to offer choices each day so the campers can be a part of planning their week. All TAS campers will also receive a journal and spend time writing about their learning and experiences each day.
TRIP ITINERARIES:
Many locations are set for our trips, but some cannot be finalized until the spring. Winter weather will often affect early camps and potential camping locations. Also, some camps like Amazing Race have an element of surprise that is intended for the camp. For these reasons, detailed itineraries, including all camping locations and activities, will not be available until May 1. These will be mailed to all campers.
Many locations are set for our trips, but some cannot be finalized until the spring. Winter weather will often affect early camps and potential camping locations. Also, some camps like Amazing Race have an element of surprise that is intended for the camp. For these reasons, detailed itineraries, including all camping locations and activities, will not be available until May 1. These will be mailed to all campers.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
These camps utilize regular camping tents that the campers learn to set up on the first day. Tent groups are split by gender and staff stay in their own tents in the center of the camping area.
These camps utilize regular camping tents that the campers learn to set up on the first day. Tent groups are split by gender and staff stay in their own tents in the center of the camping area.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Unless specifically listed as required for a camp, all the group gear is provided by the YMCA. This includes tents, stoves, pots and pans and most specialized equipment for activities. Campers are generally only responsible for their personal equipment such as sleeping bags, clothing, eating utensils and backpacks. The YMCA also has some equipment available for loan.
Unless specifically listed as required for a camp, all the group gear is provided by the YMCA. This includes tents, stoves, pots and pans and most specialized equipment for activities. Campers are generally only responsible for their personal equipment such as sleeping bags, clothing, eating utensils and backpacks. The YMCA also has some equipment available for loan.
Keep checking back for blog posts on the five different Adventure Series camps! For more information on the Teen Adventure Series, including registration, click HERE.
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