How to Prepare For A Teen Adventure Trip
As any Overland student knows, preparing for an outdoor adventure trip can be a bit nerve wracking. Whether you’re embarking...
We build each of our groups with care, keeping the groups small (no more than twelve students), and paying close attention to age, grade, gender, and the mix of hometowns and schools. Our goal is to put together great groups — groups where nice kids thrive in a supportive, wholesome, and caring environment. Please note: availability as shown is based on students traveling without a friend; if your child is interested in traveling with a friend, please call our office for availability.
This departure of this trip has good availability. Apply as soon as possible since availability changes quickly.
This departure of this trip has limited availability. Apply as soon as possible, and on receipt of your application, if space is still available, we’ll confirm a spot for you. If all of the spots are taken, we’ll call you to discuss options.
This departure of this trip is currently full — please call us to discuss options.
Apply online using a credit card for the $795 deposit (your card will not be charged until we confirm a spot for you). Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received (we do not hold spots over the phone).
The flow of applications starts in July and peaks in January/February. Some groups fill by the December holidays, and others will have space into the late spring. Our advice? Apply as soon as possible — it only takes a few minutes — and we’ll get to work right away to find a great spot for you.
Call (413.458.9672) or email (info@overlandsummers.com). We look forward to hearing from you.
Stepping out of our comfort zone takes guts. But it has its benefits, too. Adventure travel – whether it is a hiking trip, backpacking expedition, or a bikepacking tour – is often far outside of our comfort zone, but the benefits are equally as dramatic.
Through my own travels around the world, and a professional career focused on creating programs for Overland students to do the same, I love the opportunities and experiences created by adventure travel.
What have I learned in the course of sending 6,000 students and leaders into the field? Read on to learn about my 7 main takeaways.
Kayaking on the Snake River builds excitement and confidence
When I arrived in Rocky Mountain National Park for the first time in 2008, I was all of thirteen years old, far from home, and brand new to the world of adventure travel. Fifteen years later, I’ve learned a lot.
As a member of the Admissions team here at Overland, I spend my days working with our families, trying to find a great summer adventure for their children. As I speak with families, I hear over and over about the values and growth at the core of their child’s adventure travel experience.
There are lots of ways to experience the benefits of adventure travel and there’s something for everyone. In my personal time, I scheme about the next route I want to ride on Bikepacking.com. But maybe you’re looking for something a bit more straightforward. Here are three easy ways to get started.
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Great! I’m glad you’re excited. But preparation is key. Here at Overland we spend 10 months out of the year preparing our adventure travel programs. There’s a lot to consider, from your packing list to how to pick a route. If you’d eager to reap the benefits of adventure travel, browse our full catalog of adventures or keep exploring below!
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