Explorers (Ages 14-15)
$660 - $790
For ages 14–15. Explorers take Pathfinders’ activities to the next level of adventure. Campers will travel locally to off-site locations for rock climbing and canoeing. For Week 3 Summit, campers will camp each night in the Gordon Woods.
Dates and Payment Information
Summer 2025
Pathfinders
Ages 10–13- Week 1: June 16–18, 20 (No camp on Thursday the 19th. Four days= $530.)
- Week 2: June 23–27
- Week 3: June 30– July 3 (No camp on Friday the 4th. Four days= $530.)
- Week 4: July 7–11
- Week 5: July 14–18
- Week 6: July 21–25
- Week 7: July 28–August 1
- Week 8: August 4–8
Explorers
Ages 14–15- Week 2: June 23–27
- Week 3: June 30 - July 3 (No camp on Friday the 4th. Four days=$660)
- Week 4: July 7–11
- Week 5: July 14–18
- Week 6: July 21–25
- Week 7: July 28–August 1
- Week 8: August 4–8
Trailblazers
Ages 15–17- Week 5: July 14–18
- Week 7: July 28–August 1
- *Price includes transportation to NY
ALP
Ages 15–18- Unique Session Dates:
- June 28–July 5
- July 12–July 19
- July 26–August 2
- *Additional fees for transportation to and from NY
Adventure Camp
Pathfinders, Explorers and Trailblazers Discounts
Christmas Pathfinders Early Bird: Receive $60 off for registering by December 31.
Christmas Explorers Early Bird: Receive $70 off for registering by December 31.
Christmas Trailblazers Early Bird: Receive $70 off for registering by December 31.
Pathfinders Early Bird: Receive $40 off for registering by January 31.
Explorers Early Bird: Receive $50 off for registering by January 31.
Trailblazers Early Bird: Receive $50 off for registering by January 31.
Siblings: Receive 10% off each sibling attending camp (for the same number of weeks) this summer.
Yard Sign: Receive $25 off by putting an Adventure Camp sign in your front yard.
We care about all campers, and we don't want cost to prevent anyone from coming to camp. We have need-based financial aid that can help your child attend camp. Please contact us for more information.
A non-refundable $100 deposit is required for each week of camp. After receiving your registration and deposit, we will contact you to confirm your camp enrollment.
Program Activities
Rock Climbing
Campers learn how to climb outdoors from skilled instructors at sites on the North Shore. Rappelling and rock climbing give campers tangible experiences to practice challenging themselves.
Waterfront Activities
Campers participate in different waterfront activities including swimming, kayaking and canoeing at Chebacco Lake or the Ipswich River.
Overnight Camping
Campers will participate in an overnight campout on Thursday evening. After day camp ends, they'll stay for a cookout, games, a campfire and camping out overnight. It is a great way to end the week and to get a taste of camping.
Team-building
Each camper is placed in a small group of 10–13 kids along with 2 caring counselors and a counselor in training. Working together, encouraging, listening, and serving each other are all important parts of the Adventure Camp experience.
Mountain Biking
After getting outfitted by an experienced mountain bike specialist, campers explore the miles of trails on-site and in the neighboring Chebacco Woods. Everyone is given the opportunity to try intermediate trails or to continue riding on beginner trails.
High Ropes Course
As an explorer, campers will do more advanced high ropes course elements. All campers are an essential part of the support system on the ground, encouraging one another and helping the belay staff. Campers are encouraged to "step outside their comfort zone" and challenge themselves.
Get in touch!
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham, MA 01984
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 and high 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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