TREK is designed for campers wishing to pack maximum adventure into their California summer camp experience. Coppercreek’s teen leadership programs are our shining stars – and TREK is one of the brightest.

TREK
Open to teens about to enter 8th through 12th grades, TREK is a two-week high-adventure program that fosters campers’ leadership, self sufficiency and group-living skills. TREKKERs plan their own menus, take responsibility for navigation and supplies on all off-site trips (including backpacking in the beautiful Trinity Alps, rafting on the Trinity River and exploring the caves at Lava Beds National Monument) and hone valuable peer-leadership skills. Don’t choose between a CA kayaking camp and a CA climbing camp. Choose Coppercreek and get the best of all the kids’ summer camps in one tidy package!

While TREK’s primary focus is to expose campers to rich experiences away from camp, the group returns to Coppercreek on Friday night for the all-camp party! TREKKERs don’t spend much of their time in the Traditional Camp program, but they’re still a part of Coppercreek and function under the same philosophy and purpose as our horseback riding camp and general kids’ summer camp programs.

Junior TREK

Junior TREKKERs embark on myriad day and overnight adventures (exploring lava tube caves and waterfalls and backpacking through local wilderness areas; overnight kayaking adventures on Feather River and climbing excursions at Homer Lake, to name a few) and still enjoy taking part in the kids’ summer camp and teen horse riding camp activities at Coppercreek: wakeboarding on the lake, climbing the High Ropes Course, or taking part in horse camp activities.

Junior TREK staffers are specially trained to focus on the dynamics of this particular age group; they work with Junior TREK participants to develop effective communication skills, build self discipline and dissolve the cliques that can be so destructive at this age.

Our leadership programs are designed to foster teens’ personal growth, encourage them to build relationships and enjoy meaningful experiences that will enhance their college applications, career aspirations and lives!

Please call Coppercreek (1-800-350-0006) for a sample Trek or Junior Trek itinerary.

Interested in summer camp jobs? Qualified campers entering 10th or 11th grade can be counselors-in-training and develop valuable group-living and leadership skills while enjoying the fun and relaxing environment of California’s premier kids’ summer camp.

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