Teen Adventure Trips

Volunteer/Service Learning Trips

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Service trips are designed for participants who are looking for an opportunity to volunteer and meet new friends during the summer.  Each participant will be expected to partake in the activities and work involved with the trip.  Building, picking up debris and painting are among the many activities you may be asked to do.  This work can be physically demanding and, at times, difficult.  In the evenings, groups will discuss volunteerism and process the days events, brainstorm ideas to help those in need and talk about why they are interested in helping others. 

Groups will stay in tents in established campsites during the trip, with access to showers and flushing toilets.  The vehicle will be parked next to the campsite, so participants will not have to carry personal items very far.  Maximum group size is 10 participants.  To find out about staffing and other frequently asked questions, click here.

SERVICE PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DOWNLOAD AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION
BEFORE REGISTRATION IS FINALIZED

Intermediate Habitat Adirondacks - Sessions 1 & 3: July 1-13 & July 29-Aug 10

minimum age 14
Grades 9-12 • $1935
session 1 itinerary pdf
session 3 itinerary pdf
packing list pdf

Work with Habitat for Humanity Adirondacks near Saranac Lake to gain community service hours, new friends and new skills.  We’ll help build a house with habitat and work with other local non-profit organizations to earn up to 35 volunteer service hours.  While we’re there, we’ll enjoy the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains by rafting, climbing and exploring some local towns.

Intermediate Maine Trail Builders - Sessions 2 & 4: July 15-27 & Aug 12-24

Grades 9-12 • $1935
session 2 itinerary pdf
session 4 itinerary pdf
packing list pdf

Explore the beautiful area of Acadia, Maine as you help maintain trails and complete service work with the National Park Service.  We’ll earn up to 35 hours of community service digging in the dirt, trimming trees and doing various other projects around the park.  On our days off from all our hard work, we’ll spend time climbing and biking in the area.

Introductory Rhode Island Animal Adventures - Session 2: July 15-27

minimum age 12
Grades 7-9 • $1935
itinerary pdf
packing list pdf

This beginner service adventure teaches you all about animals.  You’ll volunteer with an animal shelter, work at a farm and explore some animals up close by visiting places like the local aquarium.  Earn up a minimum of 10 hours of service credit as you meet new friends and try new things.

Frost Valley reserves the right to cancel adventure trip sections if minimum number of participants is not met.

Difficulty Levels

Introductory Introductory
designed for those with limited or no experience camping; includes moderate physical activity and/or limited backcountry lifestyle    
                    

Intermediate Intermediate
involves moderate physical activity and/or backcountry lifestyle; prior camping experience is recommended                              

Challenging Challenging
involves moderate to strenuous physical activity; requires emotional and mental maturity, prior camping experience is highly suggested

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