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Olympic National Park Summer Camps

Olympic Backpacking Summer Camps

At Lasting Adventures, we’ve spent more than two decades developing the most empowering youth and teen summer camp experience in Yosemite, California. In 2020 we were  proud to expand this model and standard of quality to new environments including Washington’s Olympic National Park!

Our Olympic National Park summer camps delve into the depths of the backcountry with insight and guidance from our experienced leaders, all of whom possess intimate knowledge of the surrounding environment. 

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Whether marveling at a shooting star, topping out an alpine crest, laughing with new friends around a campfire—the ultimate goal of our Olympic National Park summer camps is to share unforgettable moments in nature that inspire lifelong passions in youth and teens.

Our program offers a 6-day Olympic Summer Camp for Children ages 11 to 13, a 6-Day Backpacking Adventure for Teens, or 13-day Immersive Teen Adventureand all offer some of the most stunning natural scenery America has to offer: iconic trails overlooking the rugged Pacific Ocean, surreal woodlands draped in lime-colored moss, and waterfalls gushing crystal clear snowmelt are just the shortlist—spectacular wilderness abounds all across the Olympic range.

Olympic, Washington summer camps delve into the depths of the backcountry with insight and guidance from our experienced leaders, all of whom possess intimate knowledge of the surrounding environment. On most trips, we backpack every day but one (a layover day, location is usually agreed upon by the team), and we are on the trail for an average of four to six hours per day. Throughout the experience we take our time to enjoy the views and break at some pretty awesome watering holes.

The primary mission for our outdoor summer camp is to foster environmental stewardship, teach responsible recreation, and provide opportunity for personal growth through the facilitation of impactful wilderness experiences. Through our nonprofit scholarship program, we also seek to provide disadvantaged youth, families, and communities the opportunity to experience America’s National Parks, regardless of their economic standing. In addition to unique individual backgrounds and certifications, our outdoor educators are trained in Adventure Based Programming, which challenges participants to improve their sense of self-esteem, worth, and confidence.

Campers participate in daily goal-setting, group activities, and debriefing (usually mixed in with marshmallows around the campfire), all done within an environment of fun and support. All participants also learn basic backpacking skills, wilderness ethics, wilderness appreciation and Leave No Trace principles.

Along with creating lasting memories, our goal is for participants to finish their adventure with a greater knowledge and appreciation of themselves, the world at large, and the environments around them.

Olympic National Park Summer Camp Adventures

6-Day Olympic Backpacking Adventure for Teens

Our 6 Day Backpacking Adventure For Teens in Olympic National Park is designed for ages 13 to 17, whether new or experienced backpackers. Challenges complimented by fun and support from others lead to a positive and often life-changing adventure for all!

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Difficulty:

Moderate-Strenuous

Trip Length:

6 Days
Young women heading out on an Olympic National Park Summer Camp Adventure

6 & 13-Day Olympic Young Women’s Program

Our all-female 6-Day and 13-Day Young Women’s Backpacking Summer Camp Adventures are aimed at instilling confidence and leadership skills in the next generation of female adventurers!

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Difficulty:

Moderate-Strenuous

Trip Length:

6 Days
teens getting ready to head out on our 13 day Olympic National Park Summer Camp Adventure

13-Day Olympic Backpacking Adventure for Teens

Our 13-Day Olympic National Park Summer Camp for teens combines our coastal and ancient forest adventures for nearly two weeks of skill-building and exploring immersed in Olympic National Park.

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Difficulty:

Moderate-Strenuous

Trip Length:

13 Days
Campers resting during one of our Olympic National Park summer camp adventures

6-Day Olympic Young Adventurer’s Program

This ocean-bound Olympic National Park summer camp traverses beaches and oceanside cliffs along some of the most pristine and breathtaking oceanic landscapes on earth.

Trip Highlights:

Difficulty:

Moderate-Strenuous

Trip Length:

6 Days

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