Bold Earth

Overview

Our small-group expeditions provide the perfect summer setting for teens ages 13-18 to practice leadership, form lasting friendships, and find the fun in leaping outside their comfort zone. We believe in the power of adventure to spark personal growth, and the best adventures are the ones you take alongside friends and leaders you trust. We offer camps in places like Hawaii, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Thailand, California, Italy, and much more!

We thoughtfully craft each program itinerary to inspire students to embrace the unique environments and cultures in the destinations we visit. Each activity, camping or lodging location, and outfitter partner is selected with care to reflect our program goals and quality standards.

We believe the impact of our programs on students’ confidence, independence, and outlook on life stretches far beyond our days spent together in the wild. That’s why we adventure, and we’ve spent decades sharing those adventures with teens ready for a new challenge.

Founded in 1976, we have over 45 years of knowledge and expertise backing up our world-class program itineraries, safety procedures, and guiding philosophy.

We intentionally limit our program size to 13 students accompanied by 2 trip leaders. This close-knit environment encourages every person to feel supported, respected, and empowered to contribute to their program experience.