Point Reyes Adventure Camp

Designed especially for teens, Point Reyes Adventure Camp features professionally-led backpacking trips into the heart of Point Reyes' Phillip Burton Wilderness.

Participants develop confidence and build leadership skills while practicing “leave no trace” wilderness ethics. Each backpacking group of 13 youth is guided by one professional naturalist educator and two trained counselor intern naturalists, all of whom have extensive wilderness and youth leadership experience.

Adventure Camp I

July 7–11, $700
Ages 12–14*

Adventure Camp I participants share a 3-day backpacking trip with their cabin group of the same gender and end the session with a reunion feast and campfire finale.

Adventure Camp II

July 28–August 2
Ages 14–16*

Adventure Camp II participants share 4 days in the backcountry in a mixed gender group and end the session with a reunion feast and dance party.

*14-year-olds with no backpacking experience are encouraged to register for Adventure Camp I.

Participants must be prepared to hike up to eight miles per day over varied terrain while carrying a 30–40 pound backpack. All group gear, including tarp shelters, cooking equipment, meals and snacks, is provided. Campers must bring their own sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack, mess kit, and appropriate clothing. A complete gear list is provided upon registration.

Registration begins January 16, 2014, at 7:30 am, and full payment is required upon registration. Supervision, instruction, accommodation, food, equipment, supplies and a camp t-shirt are included in the registration fee. Transportation to and from camp is not included.