California Explorer
Tuition $5,295
Grades
7-8
Days
21
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Hike, Surf, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
San Francisco, CA
Departure Location
San Francisco, CA
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
*All information listed on this page is for 2025! To see 2024 information, check out the 2024 Trip List or give our office a call.
As one of our more ambitious adventures for 7th-8th graders, embark on two different backpacking trips: one on the Pacific Coast, and the other in Yosemite National Park! These backcountry sections give you the chance to truly experience outdoor living by carrying everything you need on your back for several days, escaping the crowds, and finding serene beauty within our cherished public lands. Cool off by spending a few days in the water learning to surf and splashing through rapids while whitewater rafting!
Activities
- Backpack Yosemite National Park – 4 days (overnight)
- Backpack the Lost Coast – 5 days (overnight)
- Whitewater Raft the American River – 1 day
- Explore Golden Gate Recreation Area – 1 day
- Explore Santa Cruz – 1 day
- Surf Half Moon Bay – 2 days
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
More Details
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and form the trip start and end
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