* DOCUMENTED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AWARDED

2008 details for this program are subject to change as new developments and opportunities arise. Please check this page again for new updates; or contact Angus Whyte, Student Travel Program Coordinator, for the latest information.

“Her first night home she wanted to sleep in her bag and said she missed the smell of the dirt, and if that wasn’t enough, she volunteered to wash the dinner dishes by hand!”
- NEA parent, Newton, M.A.

The spectacular scenery of northern New England is the perfect setting for a summer of outdoor fun and adventure. New England Adventure students will push their limits and learn new skills while rock climbing in the White Mountains, canoeing the quiet waterways of New Hampshire, and paddling sea kayaks through the beautiful islands and channels of coastal Maine. This lucky group of students will spend two weeks exploring the natural beauty of New England, and along the way they will make new friends, learn the basics of minimum impact camping, canoeing, and rock climbing, and work together on rural community service projects.

Who should participate?

This program is perfect for students who are ready to leave the environment of a residential summer camp, and plunge into the world of outdoor adventure! Students who want to learn about outdoor travel and the skills associated with rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, sea kayaking and other outdoor activities will find everything they need on New England Adventure. Students should be ready for the challenges of working and living in a small group, and practicing Leave No Trace camping ethics.

Projected 2008 Itinerary

Day 1 and 2 • Meet your group, practice putting up tents and learn about camp cooking and group living, as you review your itinerary and goals.

Days 3-5 • Head North! Begin your canoeing adventure through the northern waterways of NH, camping on islands along the way.

Day 6 • Paddle back to restock supplies, and set out for the White Mountains.

Day 7-8 • Enjoy the beauty of the White Mountains while rock climbing at Square Ledge and Jockey’s Cap.

Day 9 • Travel towards the coast of Maine, and prepare for your sea kayaking adventure.

Day 10-11 • Sea kayak along the coast of Maine while exploring and camping on coastal islands.

Day 12 • Community Service:  Travel to Ekhart’s Farm – a historic working dairy farm in NH, and help out with farm chores.

Day 13 • Climb Mt. Monadnock, a classic New England hike.

Day 14-15 • Debrief, enjoy the company of your new friends, ride the zip line at Windsor Mountain, and say goodbye.

Program Details:

Dates: 7/9-7/23
This program can be combined with a session of the International Summer Camp for a six-week experience.
Tuition: $2,495
Group Size: 13 students and 2 professional leaders
Student Grade Level: Finishing Grades 6-8
Starting/Ending Point: Windsor, NH
Accommodations: Camping
Major Equipment Needs: Sleeping bag and pad, rain gear, sturdy walking shoes.
Cell phones and personal listening devices (iPods, discmans, etc) are not welcome. Students will be able to call home three times: once upon arrival at the starting point, once midway into the program and once two days before the program’s end date.

Tuition for this program is due in full by April 1, 2008. Travel expenses to and from the starting and ending points are the responsibility of the participant and are not included in the tuition. Windsor Mountain's travel consultant can help you in securing the most reasonable plan for coordinating your travel itinerary.

PLEASE NOTE:  Program details are subject to change.