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
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.
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.
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
designed
for those with limited or no experience
camping; includes moderate physical
activity and/or limited backcountry
lifestyle
Intermediate
involves
moderate physical activity
and/or backcountry
lifestyle; prior camping experience is
recommended
Challenging
involves moderate to strenuous physical
activity; requires emotional and mental maturity, prior camping experience is highly
suggested
