SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
ADVENTURES FOR ALL
June 16th - 21st, 2025
Is your child an explorer in the making? Do they love the great outdoors? Are they curious about hiking in nature, wildlife observation, camping, learning survival skills and more, but have never had the chance to experience such activities? Our Youth Summer Camp Programs provide Frederick County, MD 4th, 5th and 6th graders the opportunity to explore some of our national parks. We are currently planning future trips for 10th, 11th and 12th graders, so stay tuned!
In 2025, our youth summer camp trip is to the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone National Park! With 2.2 million acres available to explore, this trip is bound to give your kid memories to last a lifetime.
Also, if you sign up for our 2025 Youth Summer Camp at Yellowstone National Park, your child will also be able to attend all of our October 2024 – May 2025 local Outdoor Education Programs at no additional cost. That’s a total of 6 adventures your kid can attend!
We do provide financial aid for those who qualify!
Requirements for Financial Aid
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Get Kids Outside will pay up to 90% of the cost of the outdoor program for your child for those that qualify. Qualifications are based on Household income using the ALICE standards.
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Each child is required to get 2 letters of recommendations. These can be from a teacher at school, a coach, a church leader, or from a community program leader such as Scouts, FFA, 4-H, etc.
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Each child receiving funding is required to attend the Fundraising dinner on March 12th and 2 of our Outdoor Education Programs prior to the Camp.
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Each child should bring one silent auction item for the annual fundraiser. We can help with ideas if you would like to make your own basket, or we can also refer you to companies that have given us a basket/item in the past and would be willing to give again in the future.
If you would like more information on how your child can receive financial aid, please click here to send us an email: Scholarships and Financial Aid.
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS
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Visit iconic landmarks such as the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano and Yellowstone Lake
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See geothermal features such as Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, Fountain Paint Pots and Roaring Mountain
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Witness a beautiful sunrise over Hell Roaring Creek
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Experience the thrill of horseback riding and learn important horsemanship skills.
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Observe wildlife such as bears and wolves and visit the acclimation pens from the 1995 Reintroduction of Wolves
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STEM projects
SUMMER CAMP 2025
REGISTRATION
YOUTH ADVENTURES
Deposit for Trip Registration
June 16th - 21st, 2025
$1,725.00
Deposit Due & Total Price Deposit: $119.50 holds your spot Total Price: $3,195.00 *Final payment is due by April 1st 2025 A late fee of 8% will be added to any invoice that is more than 30 days late. If paying via PayPal there will be a 3% service charge.
Airline Tickets — Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets, to ensure your trip is confirmed, with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel Insurance — To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
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Where are we going?Each year we take trips to: Yellowstone, Zion, and Alaskan National Parks. We hope you'll join us!
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Can my friend(s) come along with me?That might be possible. Get in touch with us, and let's talk. We can walk you and your friend through the process so you can both apply.
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How many kids will be there, and will we all be in one group?Our program has anywhere between 8 to 12 kids.
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If there are multiple groups, can my little brother not be in my group? Please?While we're sure you and your brother are both bound to make tons of new friends and have loads of fun, we're always together as one group.
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How will I make friends?We have tons of group activities and ice-breakers, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to meet your travel buddies!
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How old are all the kids?Kids from the 4th grade to 12th grade can go on these trips.
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What will we do?Generally, we enjoy going for a hike, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. There are also plenty of opportunities to learn about geology, wildlife, geothermal, marine life, and history! Additional activities are largely dependent on where we go.
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What will we eat?Standard breakfast food is how we generally start the days, followed by packed picnic-style lunches at midday, and team-cooked dinners in the evening. We pre-order all of our food from the grocery store prior to arrival, taking into account individual dietary needs.
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Can I bring my cellphone? I promise I'll only use it to take pictures!Yes. We don't take away cell phones. Use them to take as many photos as you want. However, service is going to be very limited. Don't come assuming you'll be spending all day texting your friends back home.
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Can we choose our roommate(s)?Yes!
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What should I pack?We encourage you to pack all the standard clothes and toiletries. In addition, we provide a unique pack list for each trip.
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Will we have electricity?That depends on where we are staying on any given day. Many places provide electricity, but not all of them.
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Will I be able to take showers and blow dry my hair?Showers will be available. Blow drying you hair will be possible in the locations where we have electricity.
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Is there a swimming pool?There are no pools, but there's a chance to take a dip in most of the places we go. Splashing around in nature's waters is better than those "concrete ponds" anyway!
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My school requires volunteer hours. If I help out, can I count some of my time towards meeting that requirement?Certainly. Let's talk about that to be sure we meet all your school requirements ahead of the trip!
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What if I get my period? Will there be access to a store to buy those kind of supplies?In Yellowstone and Zion National Park, there will be access to a store. When there are girls attending, we will always have a female chaperone carrying extra supplies as well.
Airfare
Transportation in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park entry fees
Cabin lodging in Gardiner, MT
Professional guide services
Professional, high powered spotting scopes for wildlife observation
Activities and learning workbook
Hiking backpack with water bottle
Food and drinks
First aid kit
Tee-shirt
Additional supplies for outdoor adventures
