Youth Expeditions are LIVE on our website! With offerings all across Oregon, we hope you can find a trip that best suits you or your child’s interests.
Youth Expedition offerings include:
- Youth Expeditions in 2026:
- July 7th-10th: Backpacking Fundamentals: Ochoco Mountains
- July 14th-20th: Backpacking & Rafting: Strawberry Mountains
- July 21st-24th: Middle & High School Boys: Boys Going Glacial
- July 21st-27th: High School Backpacking: The Elkhorn Crest
- July 28th-31st: Youth 10-12 Backpacking: Mt Hood
- July 28th-August 3rd: Middle School Backpacking: Strawberry Lakes Loop
- August 4th-10th: Middle School Backpacking & Rafting: Mount Jefferson (McKenzie River Rafting)
- August 11th-14th: Girls Backpacking: Mount Hood
- August 11th-14th: Paddle & Pack with Willamette Riverkeeper
- August 18th-24th: High School: PCT Section Hike
Youth ages 10-17 will explore Oregon’s backcountry, learn essential outdoor skills, and connect with nature. With a variety of expeditions catering to different age groups and interests—including new trips for 2026—there’s something for everyone. From glacial treks to lakeside adventures and river paddles, our 1:5 guide-to-camper ratio ensures safety, learning, and fun.
This season, we are offering partial and full scholarships for people with financial barriers to tuition as well as people of demographics and identities that limit access to the outdoors. If you are in one or both of those communities: find more info and our scholarship request form here!
It’s going to be an incredible summer, so don’t hesitate to sign up! We can’t wait to see you on the trails this summer.