Our Backcountry Camp is designed as an intro into backpacking and backcountry camping. We will be backpacking (no more than 3 miles) to a backcountry lake, sleeping under the stars (weather permitting), day-hiking, swimming, cooking outdoors, and learning about proper backcountry etiquette. The adventure continues with cliff jumping, rock climbing, and rappelling. The camp will climax with an overnight on a ridge to watch both the sunset and the sunrise from our sleeping bags.
The location of camp changes between the years and snow and weather conditions in the Sierra, but both locations offer generally all the same activities.
We provide all group gear and all meals with the exception of breakfast and lunch on Monday. Backpacks, sleeping bags and pads can be rented for a small fee. We will provide a packing list upon completion of registration.
Transportation: Drop off is at the Project Discovery ropes course (21130 Mt. Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511) on Monday morning at 8:30am, and pickup up on Friday evening at 6:00pm at the same location.
All Project Discovery Camps not only provide campers a great adventure in the Northern Sierra area but also focus on helping students find and celebrate their own leadership strengths, both as individuals and as team members. All camp weeks end with an appreciation circle celebrating each camper’s accomplishments and growth during the week. Program goals include improving leadership skills, responsibility, self-confidence, communication skills and of course, the making of new friendships. Our overarching goal is to help children discover their strengths, work on their weaknesses and make new friends under the blue skies of a Sierra summer.
Ages: 11-14
2024 session:
July 22-26
2024 Tuition: $895
