La Vida Adventure Camp

outdoor fun and adventure

A week-long summer day camp for ages 10–15 with a high ropes course, kayaking, mountain biking and more.

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explore your potential

❖ create meaningful memories

❖ develop leadership skills

Your child will gain the confidence they need to tackle any challenge

Each day your child has the opportunity to try something new in a supportive, encouraging environment. Our summer camp outdoor activities allow campers to work together and create deeper connections that build their self-confidence. This lasting impact sticks with them as they face future challenges in school, friendships and life. 

What campers and parents are saying

I loved how all the activities revolved around encouragement and teamwork and that they were a blast.

Adventure Camper

Great camp. I felt like I was always having fun. I felt the counselors/people were always happy to have me there.

Adventure Camper

Best camp ever! So much fun! I loved it!

Adventure Camper

My daughter has been to other camps but I have never seen her so excited to tell me about her day as after a day at La Vida. Thank you.

Adventure Camp parent

Hudson has really enjoyed his time at camp and we hope to be back next year.

Darlene, Adventure Camp parent

As my boys are getting ready to go into public school after three years of being homeschooled, I can’t tell you how important and a blessing La Vida Adventure Camp has been for them. They are spending time with wonderful role models and good kids and creating friendships that nourish them!”

Jennifer, Adventure Camp parent

La Vida is an awesome camp and I think everyone should go! 

Adventure Camper

Thank you for being so good to the kids, they are having an amazing time with all you do at camp

Mr. Foss, Adventure Camp parent

La Vida Adventure Camp

Activities

We believe that campers have the most fun when they feel valued, have a positive self-identity, and have opportunities to grow in character. Our program is designed with a deeper goal in mind–not to simply entertain our campers– but to help them see their own potential and learn to care for others.

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Team Building

Campers will discover the strengths of each group member as they problem solve and work together to tackle challenges. 

Canoe

High Ropes Course

With the help of trained staff, campers reach new heights on our newly built high ropes course in the scenic Gordon woods. 

Rock Climb

Campers will build strength and challenge themselves as they climb at our indoor rock gym or outdoors at our offsite location. 

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Mountain Biking

Campers will get outfitted by an experienced mountain bike specialist and explore the miles of trails on-site and in the neighboring Chebacco Woods. 

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Waterfront

Campers will have fun splashing around on Gull Pond while they kayak, canoe and cool off on warm summer days.

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Nature Explorer

Adventure Camp is situated on 485 wooded acres, with waterfront access to Chebacco Lake and five freshwater ponds. Campers will learn new nature facts and explore the woods in a way they have never done before. 

La Vida Adventure Camp

Activities

We believe that campers have the most fun when they feel valued, have a positive self-identity, and have opportunities to grow in character. Our program is designed with a deeper goal in mind–not to simply entertain our campers– but to help them see their own potential and learn to care for others.

bike

Team Building

Campers will discover the strengths of each group member as they problem solve and work together to tackle challenges. 

bike

High Ropes Course

With the help of trained staff, campers reach new heights on our newly built high ropes course in the scenic Gordon woods. 

Canoe

Rock Climb

Campers will build strength and challenge themselves as they climb at our indoor rock gym or outdoors at our offsite location. 

Canoe

Mountain Biking

Campers will get outfitted by an experienced mountain bike specialist and explore the miles of trails on-site and in the neighboring Chebacco Woods. 

Canoe

Waterfront

Campers will have fun splashing around on Gull Pond while they kayak, canoe and cool off on warm summer days.

carabiner

Nature Explorer

Adventure Camp is situated on 485 wooded acres, with waterfront access to Chebacco Lake and five freshwater ponds. Campers will learn new nature facts and explore the woods in a way they have never done before. 

Program Options

pathfinders

Ages 10–13

explorers

Ages 14–15

Adirondack Leadership Program

Ages 15–18

Counselor in Training

Ages 16–18

1.
Register

Choose your week of camp based on your age and pay your $100 deposit to secure your spot.

1.
Complete Camp Paperwork

You’ll receive a camp packet by email after you register.

1.
Show Up and Have Fun!

We can’t wait to give you the best summer camp experience!

1. Register

Choose your week of camp based on your age and pay your $100 deposit to secure your spot.

2. Complete Camp Paperwork

You’ll receive a camp packet by email after you register.

3. Show Up and Have Fun!

We can’t wait to give you the best summer camp experience!

1. Register

Choose your week of camp based on your age and pay your $100 deposit to secure your spot.

2. Complete Camp Paperwork

You’ll receive a camp packet by email after you register.

3. Show Up and Have Fun!

We can’t wait to give you the best summer camp experience!

La Vida Adventure Camp

Celebrating Over 25 Years of Summer Adventures

La Vida’s award-winning Adventure Camp provides an opportunity for middle schoolers to explore their potential, develop leadership skills and create meaningful memories. They’ll kayak and canoe through sunny days on beautiful Gull Pond, mountain bike around pristine local trails and soar on the high ropes course. Each outdoor activity is a chance for your child to learn teamwork, problem-solving and and how to care for others. And along the way, they are encouraged and cared for by our highly trained staff who model exceptional leadership. Your child’s week of adventure with us is an experience that will stick with them for a lifetime.

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Adventure Camp is a summer program of the La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership at Gordon College located on the North Shore of Boston. La Vida houses six different programs for the community including our summer day camp for middle schoolers, a rock gym and challenge course activities for all ages. La Vida provides spiritual development and leadership experiences for Gordon students as well as community organizations utilizing Gordon's campus and our Base Camp in the Adirondack mountains of New York.

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