Summer Camp Details

2025 Adventure Road Trip: Seneca Rocks, WV

  • $1745 | July 13-19

  • Ages 12-17 | Co-ed | Seneca Rocks, WV

Our teen summer camp is a unique climbing adventure road trip to Seneca Rocks, one of the most-storied crags on the East Coast. With plenty of climbing time, hiking, exploration, and more, our signature adventure camp is a one-of-a kind opportunity for enthusiastic teen climbers to build skills and confidence and connect with the outdoors.

After DC-area dropoff and orientation, we’ll head to Seneca Rocks to review the basics of knots, belaying, rappelling, and movement on rock to get comfortable climbing outdoors.

Seneca Rocks, a unique formation of quartzite that rises a thousand feet above the North Fork Valley floor, has been an East Cost hub for trad climbing for over 80 years. Our climbing days will include both single-pitch top rope and multi-pitch climbing with certified guides as well as trad climbing and self-rescue instruction—as well as a summit bid for every camper.

Activities also include day hiking and an overnight backpacking adventure, splashing in local swimming holes, exploring Dolly Sods and Spruce Knob, stargazing, and more.

  • All summer camps are staffed with AMGA-certified and first-aid trained instructors.

  • Accommodations are in shared 4-person mountaineering tents separated by age and gender.

  • Transportation from the DC area and between destinations is provided via passenger van

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2025 Sessions

  • $1745 | 7 days

    Session 1: July 13-19

    Our Adventure Road trips encourage young climbers to find confidence and be leaders outdoors

    Sign up for 7-day Adventure Camps

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  • You’ll learn:

    • Single-pitch climbing and bouldering instruction with certified guides

    • Footwork and movement skills for real rock

    • Tactics and strategy for outdoor climbing, including pacing and finding rests

    • Projecting and redpoint tactics

    • Camp cooking and backcountry skills practice

    • Teamwork, communication, and partnership skills

    • Risk assessment, group management, and problem-solving skills

  • What’s included:

    Personal gear as needed

    All class gear

    Professional facilitation by AMGA certified and first-aid trained guides

    Transportation to/from DC-area meeting point and between destinations

    Tent accommodations

    Camp cooking and kitchen equipment and all meals Saturday lunch - Friday lunch

    Group first aid kit

    What’s NOT included:

    Personal harnesses and shoes are required

    Personal sleeping gear for camping (sleeping bag, mat, and pillow)