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6 & 13-Day Yosemite Young Women’s Programs

Yosemite Young Women's Adventure

Trip Highlights:

Ages 13-17

all girl summer camp

Backcountry Camping

6 or 13 days

Leadership Skills

Our all-female Young Women’s Backpacking Summer Camp Adventure Program is aimed at instilling confidence and leadership skills in the next generation of female adventurers! With options for either a 6-day or 13-day session, this unique girls summer camp for ages 13-17 is led by our top female guides and focuses on showing young women their true potential in both an outdoor setting and in their day-to-day lives, while teaching the practical skills of backpacking and outdoor safety. (Note: youth will be grouped with like ages and between a younger and older group pending actual registrations.)

Through our adventure-based programming, campers will be challenged to turn their goals into action on a daily basis by utilizing perseverance and determination to summit mountains and accomplish feats they never imagined. While trekking the glorious Sierra Nevada mountain range, these young explorers will also get a crash course on influential female adventurers in Yosemite’s history and issues related to women’s roles in the outdoors and society.

With the knowledge of the great legacy of women who came before them, this Yosemite backpacking trip voyages along high-altitude mountains, lakes and meadows, giving young women a sense of self-empowerment and confidence that they can to apply in every facet of their lives.

Due to a record setting snowpack this winter, we anticipate late seasonal openings for the 2023 summer at higher elevations (with Tioga Road opening between July 1-15th) and modified itineraries at lower elevations and on early season trips as needed. Our online offerings have been updated to reflect this.

Be prepared for wet/muddy trails, and the possibility of stream/river crossings and/or walking on/crossing/camping on/near snow. Trekking poles will be provided. Also be prepared for added adventure as you experience Yosemite in unparalleled beauty as it comes to life after one of the wettest winter seasons on record. If seasonal access or trail conditions present issues, the tour/hike/itinerary will be modified accordingly. For more information and what to expect, see: Yosemite’s 2023 Snowpack & 2023 Summer Expectations.

Book 6 Day
Book 13 Day

Age Range

13-17

Price

$1850-$3,900

Length

6 Days

Length

6 Days

Mileage & Difficulty

35-75 Miles

Mileage & Difficulty

35-75 Miles

Departure 

12 pm

Pickup

12pm

Book 6 Day
Book 13 Day

YOUTH PROGRAM ADVENTURE SHUTTLE

Lasting Adventures will be providing transportation from near the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the greater Bay Area to our Youth Backpacking programs in Yosemite National Park. Skip the long drive and traffic while helping save the environment.

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2023 Departure Dates by Month

6 Day Adventure Dates

    June Departure Dates  

  • Sun, Jun 11th – Fri, Jun 16th
    Sorry, Sold Out
  • July Departure Dates  

  • Sun, Jul 2nd – Fri, Jul 7th
    Hurry, only 4 spots remain

    13 Day Adventure Dates

      June Departure Dates  

    • Sun, Jun 18th – Fri, Jun 30th
      Hurry, only 3 spots remain
    • July Departure Dates  

    • Sun, Jul 9th – Fri, Jul 21st

       


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      Summer Camp Parent, 2021
      Summer Camp Parent, 2021
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      “From a parent's perspective, Lasting Adventures provided plenty of communication before and during the trip, so I knew he was in good hands. From a kids perspective, this adventure taught him skills he may not have otherwise learned, built up his self-confidence and independence, and fostered a love for the outdoors. He already can’t wait to do this camp again!”
      Summer Camp Parent, 2019
      Summer Camp Parent, 2019
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      “The guides were so knowledgeable of the area, cooked amazing meals, taught the kids about nature, kept them safe, and most importantly helped each kid prove to themselves they could do it! That built more confidence in my daughter and made her more reliant on herself and trusting of herself.”
      YHCA Teen Participant, 2019
      YHCA Teen Participant, 2019
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      “My friends and I (aged 13-15) went on a two-week backpacking trip with Lasting Adventures. Our group grew close as a family, and on the last night, we had a very joyous celebration. We joked, messed around, and ate delicious food prepared by the guides. I strongly recommend them if you are looking for a physical and active summer camp, with amazing views along the way.”
      Summer Camp Parent, 2019
      Summer Camp Parent, 2019
      @Camper13796693172
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      “My daughter participated in the 7-Day summer camp in Yosemite and, WOW, is all I can say! I was nervous, but the staff was quick to respond via email to all my questions. She had the time of her life and she can’t wait to do it again next summer!”
      Summer Leadership Expedition Parent, 2018
      Summer Leadership Expedition Parent, 2018
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      “My 15 (Nearly 16) year old son just got home from an EPIC trip with Lasting Adventures on the Outdoor Leadership Expedition. He had such a wonderful time and communicated that his guides were "the best." If you're looking for a journey for your young family members this comes genuinely, very highly recommended. All of the kids were thrilled, and all of the most free and relaxed of smiles!”
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      Specific location along Tioga Road is dependent on permitting and conditions. Expect a location between the Ten Lakes Trailhead and Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center. In fewer instances we might move your meeting location to Yosemite Valley. Updates will be sent in 2-4 week advance emails