Tour de Spruce
Take your backpacking skills to the next level on this 6-day, 5-night tour of Spruce Knob!
This camp will dig deeper into skills, gear, and navigation. You’ll emerge with the knowledge and confidence to plan and execute your own adventure.
You will start at our Spruce Knob campus concurrently with the Intro to Backpacking course. This course will involve more days in the field, more miles each day, and work towards more independence in route-planning and navigating. Further your camp craft and backcountry cooking skills, gain fitness, and explore deeper into the spectacular Seneca Creek Backcountry.
+ Unplug from the rest of the world
+ Experience Spruce Knob and the Seneca Creek Backcountry
+ Coolest summer weather around
+ Multi-day, self-supported backpacking expedition
+ Celebratory dinner afterwards
+ All gear provided
+ No experience necessary but you should be able to hike 6-8 miles at a time
What’s included: Professional guidance and instruction, all meals, permit and use fees, shuttle services, gear, if needed, including: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, group cooking supplies. Certified Wilderness First Responder on trip.
What Folks are Saying:
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I learned so many interesting facts about the world around us that I will definitely take with me, but I also learned how wonderful it can be to be a part of a group in which everyone gives their all and wants to have a great time no matter the challenging situations or the rainy days. – camp participant
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Mountain Stewards at Experience Learning is a fantastic week-long summer camp for kids who like the outdoors (or who WILL like the outdoors after this wonderful experience!) Stewardship of our natural resources, self-reliance, leadership, and fellowship, are all integral to this program. My daughter LOVES this camp, and that makes me a happy dad. Experience Learning also has great programs for learners of all ages. I recently completed an excellent Wilderness First Aid course at their wonderful Spruce Knob Mountain Center. Check it out! – Mark Wenzler
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I learned about who I am as a person and that if I look within myself I can find some of the strength and courage that I’ve felt was missing from me. – Summer Camper, Leadership Camp
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That was the best experience of high school and allowed me to flourish in my further experiences in high school. Absolutely transformed my idea of my own physical, social, and mental capabilities and made me feel much more confident!!!! I couldn’t recommend it more. ~Former Summer Camper
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We are free to have fun and learn in our own ways while still effectively accomplishing the goals of the program. – 2019 Summer Camper
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I learned to trust myself more and not be afraid to advocate for myself. – Summer Camper, Leadership Camp
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I love the freedom at this camp. It doesn’t feel like a structured camp with strict rules. We are free to have fun and learn in our own ways while still effectively accomplishing the goals of the program. – camper
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Through living and working alongside all the different people that come to this camp I was able to experience many different and new ideas, perspectives, and skills that shaped me as a person. – 2019 Summer Camper