Hiking- you will hike on some of VT, MA & NH’s most breathtaking hikes. You will hike from 1 to 8 miles and climb some steep hills and mountains. You will be rewarded with views that are breathtaking.
Backpacking- hike on the long trail. We hike rite out the back door of our Adventure Lodge. We hike with packs and camp at designated areas on the long trail. We hike up to 14 miles a day.
Flat Water Kayaking- you will kayak down rivers and across lakes. Southern Vermont has many great areas to tour by canoe or kayak. Kayaks and canoes are prefect vehicles to spot wildlife or have an awesome and exciting day. We will teach everyone basic flat-water canoe and kayak paddling techniques, as well as correct ways to enter and exit boats.
Mountain Biking- you will experience cross-country mountain bike tours through-out southern Vermont. The rides are set up for most ability levels. Riding skills, bike handling, exposure to various terrain surfaces, trail etiquette, and environmental impacts are all issues and topics you will learn. You will be able to try cross-country mountain rides on quiet Vermont country dirt roads & classic New England single track.
Caving- you can go on a caving expedition if you would like. You will go deep into the ground exploring the underworld. You will have to go through some very small holes to get to large underground rooms. We will take you to underground streams and waterfalls. You will see some spectacular rock formations. You will go over the Waterfall, go to the Lake, go to the Scenic over look, and go down the Funnel.
Rock Climbing- you will learn the basics of rock climbing and climb 80 foot cliffs and rappel over waterfalls. This course teaches participants the fundamental skills needed to participate in top rope climbing. Students will learn how to tie into the climbing rope, how to belay another climber on top rope, how to properly anchor themselves while belaying, and basic climbing technique. Climbing safety will constantly be stressed during this course. The next step in improving your climbing skills and technical knowledge. Students will learn to build top rope anchors using natural protection: ie, trees, boulders, and natural features of the rock. Students will also learn to rappel using a back-up method.
White Water Rafting- you will raft down a class 2 & 3 river swim in the slow water and swing on a rope into the water. The class II and III rapids on our trip are ideal for beginner and intermediate rafters, and the unspoiled valley creates the perfect setting for wilderness adventure. Our 6-mile trip begins at Fife Brook Dam. Rapids such as Microwave, Freight Train, and Pinball allow crews to hone their skills in preparation for the raging Whitewater of Zoar Gap. We will have lunch on the river.
What You Will Do
At Vermont Adventure Camps run by Extreme Adventures of Vermont you will do more than just go on daily adventures. Our camp is a unique and challenging program that enables teens to reach new heights in individual and group development. Individuals work as in teams throughout there camp experience. Campers will complete challenging activities and focus on valuable life skills. Most of witch can be applied to everyday situations. The non-competitive, non-judgmental environment fosters feelings of synergy and creative problem solving to expand communication, trust and leadership goals. The activities are designed to build respect and confidence, while allowing campers to be actively involved in the learning process by thinking, feeling and doing.
Our staff will work with your teen with the time they spend at camp and try to meet there individual needs and goals. The program operates on the philosophy of "challenge by choice" where each individual determines the level of involvement best suited to him or her while still contributing to the team process.
